Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-05-28

Come, come, Dtck 10 'front.' do" con-
ttnued Corrigd,l geRidLly.
asked me to look after the tenderfoot
When l saw you ride guessed. When
I heard you talk / knew. for, Dicky.
boy, as an Englishman you might pass
muster In Rio Janeiro, but as an actor
well, you'd starve!"
"But the others-do they suspect"
''Not bit, l believe. They're daz-
zled. blinded by your coronet Few
Americans In New York can see
straight In the presence of a lord.
You're safe so far"
THANK heavenp'
Don't count too much on the blind
ness Of one, however"
"And that oner
Harriet. But fire away. I'm listen
ing"
Richard thereupon recounted his adj
ventures, beginning with the cattle
stampede at home and his willingness
to come north In the hope Of finding
the girl He told of his meeting with
the real Lord Croyland and how that
gentleman had coolly taken the name
Of Richard Williams. Then he made
clean breast of his own deception and
narrated every detail Of his expert
ences. with the exception of his bust
ness conversation with Mr.. Renwyck
last night.
During the recital the lawyer fairly
dubbed over with amusement, APP
plauding each experience with series
of delighted chuckles. That Richard
was pulling wool over the eyes of ia
cob Renwyck was a keen Joy to the
little man, who wildly pictured the
chagrin of his brother-in-law when the
comedy came to an end. He loved
Harriet dearly, and now as he looked
at the handsome, manly boy before
him he confessed In his heart that a
match between them would please him
beyond expression.
"My boy" he laughed. ''it's simply
glorious! And now that you have a
friend at court II ought to work out
beautifully. Don't mind II bullyrag
you little. II will only make Jacob
take your side. What Is the next fea-
ture on the programmed
Richard frowned thoughtfully, rose
and began to pace up and down.
"Mr Corrigan." he burst forth, 81
haven't told you the worst part Of 1t.
What makes II the more impossible,
don't see how I can. 1t would be-
well. It would be sort of breach of
confidence"
Anything seriousY
"Yes. very. That's why I didn't
sleep last night Matters have come
to such pass that feel must tell
Mr.. Renwyck who l am and take my
medicine like a burglar caught In the
act"
Mr. Corrigan's face fell.
II am exceedingly sorry to hear
/ that" He thought for moment, then
looked up with confidential and con
tagious smile. "See here! wouldn't
have you betray confidence for Guy,
thing In the world. my boy, but there
are two ways Of looking at every ques
ton. Why not engage me as your
lawyer? Every scalawag forgive me
has right to counsel. and you need
not hesitate to bare your aching heart
Come. Dick. I'll accept one OF Lord
Croyland's excellent cigars as a re-
tGiner. and wen get right down t.
business"
Richard frightened visibly. He
handed cigar. held light and said:
IT'S whipping the devil around the
stump. suppose, but ! see no Other
way out OF 1t. I do need advice. an,
need 1t bad I'll tell you all about
on one condition"
The lawyer. nodded, pulled at his Ct
gar and gazed up into the thick leaves
tree above his head. while Richar,
continued:
"The condition Is that what l an
about to tell you must be kept an al
solute secret, no matter what you
| judgment happens to be. Promis
that and I'll talk; otherwise I'm
4 clam"
sDick," said the old gentleman. "
have followed the legal profession 70
thirty-two years, and few Of my client
have found cause to complain OF m,
discretion. This II first rate cigar
and I'm going to earn II. What
troubling youf"
The moment Mr.. Corrigan understood
the proposition which Mr.. Renwyc
had made to Richard on the previou
evening he choked with laughter unit