The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-03-13
lordship started for the ranch. sendins

fofdshlp started for the ranch. sending
his man back TO New York.
ayes, isn't It? SO suggestive. you
know. to have him always nround-spe-
cially on the first %: lhe month, you
| know"
us that why you are going to fire
! him?"
mo; he's a lazy beggar.' returned
The earl, languldly suppressing yawn.
and Il thief. too. by love. The last
time it was four pound six and my
jeweled cigar cutter. Mention it to-
him-hell understand. You might say
also that have letter from his friend
Mr.. Drake of Scotland Yard"
For half an hour longer Richard re-
NAMED with the earl discussing the de-
tails of the explanation to Mr.. Rem
wyck and some other matters which he
could attend to for Lord Croyland.
Then he arose TO take his leave, prom
Using to run up to Irvington the next
morning.
"Oh, l 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 beastly machine, will you?"
Certainly not" returned the buoyant
Richard and Immediately became OBJ
livious to "beastly machines" and ev-
erything else on earth except the men,
DRY of warm, limp form that had nes-
tied in his arms and head of wind
blown hair that cuddled against his
shoulder while he rode amid that mass
Of cattle on that faro07Texan prairie.
On the following morning Mr.. Rich
ard Williams, dressed in his best and
with soul full of hope and ferebod-
ing, took the 1890 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 lie heard voice
say:
Pardon me, but are you not Lord
Croyland?'
Richard turned to see outside the
fence a FESTIVE mare hitched to q 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 to enter
the house before his name became
known, and also he had prayed that
the master thereof might not be at
home at the moment of his arrival
However, he 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,
thrusting out cordial hand. "Glad
to see you. Jump in"
pardon r1e, Mr.. Renwyck," Richard
began nervously, but the other inter-
rupted:
"No time now. The mare has the
devil in her this morning. Jump in.
Steady, Molly, Steady
Richards mind was in Il whirl. If
he wished TO see the daughter, he must
pass the fractions father first of all,
so without more ado he sprang into
the trap, intending to explain as they
went along. The mare reared, wheel
ed and started off at lively pace. Mr..
Renwyck held the lines with an expert
hand and plunged into rapid fire Of
small talk.
"First trip up the Hudson, l take 1t.
river, but of course moth
ing like the Rhine. That's old Wal
Ier's place over on your right Steep
hill, this, but good for Molly. VIII
take some of the spunk out of her,
confound her, Steady, girl! Steadyr'
Pardon me, Mr.. Renwyck," Richard
began again, my name
Yes, yes; KNOW" said the old gen.
.leman, taking corner sharply;
names all right l have your letter
rom Carthwaite. Fine old fellow, isn't
he? Had hoped to have him during
your visit. but he's gone to Chicago.
Hello, postman! Whoa, Molly! Any
hing for meY'
A letter carrier stepped from the
sidewalk and handed packet of mail.
Party by the name of Lord Croyland
topping at your place, STRIP he asked
yes" replied Mr.. Renwyck; "this is
he gentleman. Here you are, Lord
,royland. Thanks, postman. 60 along,
,irlr'
The bewildered Richard found sew
raj official looking envelopes handed
o him and, scarcely knowing what to
10 with them at present, thrust them
nto his pocket. They had reached the
rest of the hill now and swung away
o the left on level road. Richard
ssayed once more to straighten out
lis friends, affair, when his host again
ut in:
you've been in this country for
ONE time. haven't your
Yes, for some time," answered Rich
I'd, sparring for an opening.
what part of it?'
"Oh. around i'm spots-Texas mostly
in cattle, you know
The old gentleman drew his mare
p sharply. then let her go again.
Texas, eh? So have /. Ever met
u old skinflint cattle king, and so on,
med Rill WilIiauscv