Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

his man back to New York.
Yes, isn't it? So suggestive, YOU
know. to have him always around-spe.
cially Oh the first of the month, you
know"
is that why you are going to fire
him."
NO: he's lazy beggar." returned
the earl. lansnidly suppressing yawn,
and thief. TOO. by love. The last
time it was four pound six and my
ieweled cigar cutter Mention it to
lilm-he'll understand. You might say
also that ! have Il letter from his friend
Mr.. Drake OF Scotland Yard"
For half ;il hour longer Richard re.
nGiinet Will: the e:,rl discussing the de.
tai's oi' the explanation to Mr. Rem.
week aE,! solne other miltters which he
cuall attend to for Lord Croyllnd
Then he arose to lake his leave, prom.
isin:s TO run up In Iivington the next
morning.
"Oh. say. Wilson," The earl called
after Elm :E' he rcac,icl the door. the
nurse having Just entered with Il warn,
ing that MIR. Williams must he left
alone forthwith. "you won't forget
about that beastly machine. will you?'
"Certainly not" returned the bnoyant
Richard and Immediately became OBJ.
livious TO "heastly machines" and CIV.
erything else ON earth except the mem
DRY of a warm. limp form that had mes,
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 faroff Texan prairie.
OMIT following morning Mr. Rich.
| ard Williams, dressed in his best and
with soul full of hope and forebod.
ing, took the 1890 local train at the
Grand Central station. He Glanced to
be the only male passenger TO allght at
Irvington, and with beating heart he
walked down the platform to the exit
gate, when suddenly he heard Il voice
say:
Pardon me. but are you not Lord
Croyland?"
Richard turned to see outside the
fence FESTIVE mare hitched to per-
elderly. man of distinguished appear
ance. He recognized him ut 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
/ oft In Of LIT nj
! However, he must put on bold front
and trust to luck. He pushed his way
through the gate ana approached the
vehicle.
81 recognized you instantly from
your picture" said Mr.. Renwyck
thrusting out cordial hand. "Glad
to see you. Jump in"
"Pardon me, Mr. Renwyck," Richard
began nervously, but the other inter
rupted:
mo time now. The mare has the
devil in her this morning. Jump in
| Steady, Molly! Steady"
Richards mind was in whir. If
be wished to see the daughter, he must
pass the fractions father first of ALL
Sc 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..
Renwycls held the lines with an expert
hand and plunged into a rapid fire of
small talk.
"First trip up the Hudson, take it.
Magnificent river but of course moth
ing like the Rhine. That's old Wal
lIer's place over on your right. Steep
hill. this. but good for Molly Will
take some of the spunk out of her,
confound her. Steady, girl! Steady!'
pardon me, Mr.. Renwyck," Richard
began again, my name
"Ycs, yes; l KNOW" said the old gen
tleman, taking a corner sharply;
names all right. have your letter
from 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
thing for me-"
a letter carrier stepped from the
sidewalk and handed Il packet of natl.
Party by The name of Lord Croyland
stopping ut Your place. sir?" he asked.
Yes" replied Mr.. Renwyck; "this is
l the gentleman Here you are Lord
| Croyand Thanks, postman Goalong,
girl"
The bewildered Richard found sew
eral official looking envelopes handed
| to him and, scarcely knowing what to
do with them at present, thrust them
| into his pocket They had reached the
crest of the hin now and swung away
to the left on level road. Richard
essayed once more TO straighten out
his friends affair. when his host again
| cut in.
| you've been in this country for
some time, haven't your
Eyes. for some time" answered Rich.
ard, sparring for an opening.
"What part of it:"
| "Oh, around in spots-TeXas mostly
-dabbling in cattle. you know"
The old gentleman drew his mare
up sharply, then let her go again.
Texas, ell? So have l. Ever met
an old slsinllint. cattle king. and so on.
named Bill! Willams:"
The tone Of Mr. Renwyck's voice in
dicated perfectly in what low estima
tion he held the aforesaid Williams.
IL know his son. said Richard
nonchclantly.
"umph! Any improvement on the
father"
'In a way, yes" the young man re-
piled. with ghost of a smile.
Really, the conversation was grow
Ing interesting! For the moment Rich
ard forgot he was Lord Croyland, al.
though a resentment which he could
not exhibit considerably modified his
amusement,
Don't believe it," the old gentleman