Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-04-23

40; he's a lazy beggar," returned
the earl, languidly suppressing a yawn
land a thief. too by Joye! The las
time Il was four pound six and ml
Jeweed cigar cutter Mention II L
him-helI understand. You might 81.
also that | have letter from his frieu'
Mr. Drake Of Scotland Yard"
For half an hour longer Richard re
manned with the earl discussing the de
tails Of the explanation 70 Mr., Rem
wyck and some other matters which he
could attend 10 for Lord CrOyland
Then be arose 10 take his leave, prom
islng TO run up to Irvington the next
morning.
"Oh, | say. Wilson," the earl called
after him as he reached the door. the
nurse having just entered with warn.
Ing that Mr. Williams must be left
alone forthwith, you won't forget
about that beasty machine, will your"
Certainly not" returned the buoyant
Richard and Immediately became OBJ
livious to "beastly machines and ev.
erythlng else on earth except the mem.
DRY OF warm limp form that had mes.
tied In his arms and a head Of wind
blown hair that cuddled against his
shoulder while he rode amid that mass
Of cattle on that faroff Texan prairie.
On the following morning Mr.. Rich
ard Williams. dressed I'm his best and
with soul full of hope and forebod.
ing, took the 1870 local train at the
Grand Central station. He CHANGED to
be the only male passenger to alight at
Irvington. and with beating heart he
walked down the platform to the exit
gate. when suddenly he heard a voice
say:
Pardon me, but are you not Lord
Croyland"
Richard turned TO see outside the
fence FESTIVE mare hitched to a per
fectly appointed trap. In which sat an
elderly man of distinguished appear.
ance. He recognized him at once, of
course. Now. the Texan had not count
ed upon meeting Mr.. Jacob Renwyck
at the station. and his plans were dis
arranged materially by the unfortunate
contretemps. He had hoped 10 enter
the house before his name became
known. and also he had prayed that
the master thereof might not be al
home at the moment of his arrival
However, be must put on bold front
and trust to luck. He pushed his way
through the gate and approached the
vehicle.
II recognized you instantly from
your picture" said Mr.. Renwyck.
lnrusting out a cordial hand. "Glad
to see you. Jump in"
Pardon me, Mr. Renwyck," Richard
began nervously, but the other inter
npted:
mo time now. The mare has the
devil in her this morning. Jump In
STEADY, Molly steadyr'
Richards mind was In q whiri. II
hs wished to see the daughter, he must
pass the fractions father FIRST of all,
20 without more ado he sprang into
the trap. intending to explain as they
went along The mare reared, wheel.
Cd and started OF at a lively pace. Mr..
Renwyck held the lines with an expert
hand and plunged into a rapid IRE Of
small talk.
First trip up the Hudson, I take It.
river. but of course moth
ing like the Rhine. That's old Wal
ker's place over on your right Steep
hill, this. but good for Molly. WIN
take some Of the spunk out OF her,
confound her! Steady. girll steadyr
Pardon me, Mr.. Renwyck," Richard
began again, my name
Yes, yes; know" said the old gem
tieman, taking q corner sharply;
names all right have your letter
from Carthwaite. Fine old fellow, isn't
bel Had hoped to have him during
your visit but he's gone to Chicago.
Hello, postmanI Whoa. Mollyl Any
thing for mer'
A letter carrier stepped from the
Sidewalk and handed q packet Of mail.
~Party BY the name Of Lord Croyland
stopping at your place. sirr he asked.
~Yss." replied Mr.. Renwyck; this ID
he gentleman. Here you are. Lord
Croyland. Thanks. postman. Go along,
glrlr'
The bswfldsrsd Richard found sew
osal ofacial looking envelopes handed
- him and. scarcely knowing what to
~ with them at present, thrust them
Into his pocket. They had reached the
crest Of the hill now and swung away
. the left on q level road. Richard
eosayed once more to straighten ou'
~ friends AFFAIR. when his host again
ct In:
you've been IN this country fol
sono time, haven't your
sxeo, for SONS time" answered Rich
era. sparfing for an opening.
~What part Of 1T"
~0h, around In spotS-Tsxas mostl,
-1abbling IN cattle, you know"
he old gentleman drew his mar
y Sharply. then let her so again.
Taxa chi 10 hays- l. Ever me
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