Los Angeles herald., 1908-02-09

Darrell meanwhile detaching himself from the
party hurried ahead to summon the stable
boys Seeing Mrs. Randolph seated with Marquee
rite in the arbor, he stopped for few words OF
greeting with her. .
The riders having reached the door were dis
mounting and being served by the negro boys
already on hand. "Ter hole de bosses an htcn oe
gigs" and do whatever they found needful Tor the
comfort of the guests.
Judge Arnold, middle aged, testy laWyer,I as
already described by Jeferson,-accoutered In the
riding dress of the period, was the hrst 10 ols-
mount from his horse which was quickly seized py
one of the satellites, while another running from
side to side and around him was vigorously Apply
ing brush to his coat and leggings
"There, -there,-that Will DO. dog my ca'e'
that will do, tell you'll"
"Ye-yes-Massa-Bu -bu-bu-'
Hands off-Hands off say,-D'ye near me'
Hands off,"
"Bu-bu-bu-"
"Cut it short! Can't you cut it short?'-shout-
ing as if he thought the boy was dear.
Throwing down the saddle bags which he had
taken from his horse and had over his arm, ne
shouted again: "You won't cut 1t snort! hey -,
then dog my CATS if you must be rio OF IL,
good his word He then throws him coin wnicn
the negro picks up, examines, and shaking MS
head, proceeds again to ply his broom. -
"Egad you must take me for haystack u anu
Yourself for a thrasher at so much DusneL
There" tossing him announcer COLL Will Sou w
"Te-teete-lala-la ENTHUSIASTICALLY MassaI
YOU d-dont k-knows h-how ffhne you LOOKS lhis
speech brings him another COIN
"T-t-t-thanky mama"
"Cut it short, or I'll lick you"
Jefferson with shining face and broad wei
coming SMILE was now holding, wide open the
door and Darrall, with outstretched hanos' was
welcoming his friends to his home. Wltn1n every
thing was coy and "comfutable as JeHerson hau
MANNED The decanter and the polished glasses
were set forth fanked by the sugar and mint
fresh from the garden,-and the water was handy'
if It so happened that 1t should be wanted:
'sWalk right in my friends; you must De ureo
and thirsty after your long ride and mucn speak
ing" said Darrall .uo ona
T confess that am hot and tired" suggested Col.
Arnold. -. ,,
"All right Jefferson will serve us right here
answered Darrall. ,,
"Gosh! You must have found speech-mahine
hard work. today" said Steale 80,
'No harder than listening, hang me IL IL Is
said Arnold. othors
"Sir You compliment me over mucn OUTLETS
seemed to think differently. -.
"Everything depends, of course, upon the polnt
of view and the difference in the point OF view Is
being very strongly marked just now ,,
eve had an Anti-Relief crowd 1t seemed saiu
Sothern. ,.s l.,
"And a thirsty crowd be jabers, chlmed IN
O'Reilly, Just coming up the steps Ihere was
scarce chance for man to wet his whlstle. Inc
people swarming like bees arou1a Tue h;s
dates Good day, to yer, judge; holding OUT MS
hand to Arnold; "that was folne speech you
made Judge; 1t war"
''Who the devil your" -,
mot the devil at ALL yer honor put an oulo
acquaintance, Shure
"Dad blame me- thought as much"
'Not of the devil at all, but OF yer honor ana
We knows best yerself how near the relationsnlp
is; here is a bit of paste board, yer honor' 'n"'
We may see fur yerself."
"oreilly? Oreilly? Really never heard OF the
gentleman before"