Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-13

parents. and he dreaded for her the
scene that would follow. When he reached
the stables he found the Shrimp working
In the yard with O'Brien. and his heart
went into his mouth at the thought that
perhaps he was too late; that his fellow
helper might already have betrayed the
girl to her father. When the opportunity
presented itself, he addressed the Shrimp.
anxiously.
Told him whato' asked the boy.
why, abaout Nora's bet
II have not replied the Shrimp,
shortly.
The Duke was much relieved
IT'S good job yer didn't" he said.
" cause she arsked me to give yer this
ere an to tell yer to mind to shut yer
jaw in future
He handed the bill to him.
The Shrimp looked at it and nearly fell
over with astonishment He quickly re-
covered his usual composure.
Here's for luck he exclaimed. spit
ting on the paper and putting it in his
pocket Wonder whered she git it,
Hi dunno, an it's none O yer bizniss. >
Il believe she had 1t all de time" as
severated the Shrimp. Them wimmin is
that deceitful! guess Nora wasn't be-
hind de door when bunko steerin' was
brick an green goods bizness she did
'onest by YER grumbled the Duke.
She done honest cause why? Cause
I raised a howl yer could hear from here
to de Bow'ry. else she'd "a bin givin' me
month Of Sundays. She amt the foist
goil I've knowed wild a strange hold on
her conscience
Hi don't see what yer wants to be
ard on 'er for" insisted her champion;
Yer might set tied up over bet yerself
one a these dyS''
Jaw. shut up! Yer gives me de J. Us
grunted the Shrimp when / bets on de
ponies I'm always ready to put up de
bones ter make good. see? Else 1 puts q
air brake down hard on me woids see?"
And he turned on his heels and. finger
ing the bill in his pocket. walked away
with the air of man owning the earth
and having an option on the moon and
stars
When the boys went in to tea Nora was
not there to wait on them as usual. but
the Duke returned with light heart to
finish up his work in the stable. He was
happy in that satisfaction which the con-
seriousness of having done an unusually
virtuous action always brings, which is
the reward-oftentimes the only reward
of heavy sacrifice made gladly In good
cause. He was elated at the very idea
that he had been able to render a serv-
ice to his idol and save her from the con-
sequences Of her own rashness. but it
funny feeling at his heart and led him
to sing Black Eyed Susan" again very
softly. The minor key Of the air and the
sentimental words seemed to accord with
his mood
"oh. don't you sins nice! I never heard
you before"
The compliment came from Nora. who
was standing at the door. a lighted lam
tern in her hand. 1t sent the blood rush.
ing to the Dukes head.
MY dad used ter sing that in the old
country. e could sing. E 'ad the finest
voice in our news an e used ter old
the 'ammer at the free an easies in the
clubroom at the Coach an 'Orses-that
wus the pub at the corner"
Hold the hammer"
"Yus; e wus chairman
The boy was very proud that she should
know of the honor his parent had held
"'E's dead he explained. eager to i'm
part further information. Hi canine to
America with mother two years ago to
try an find me oncle-that's 'er brother
90 caime ere years an years ago. She
in New York.
Did you find him. she inquired. with
an air of interest.
luck since dad kicked the bucket he re-
piled. Dad wus a good sort when e
wasn't tin 'atted. but e 'ad a weakness
for 'oppin' the twig round to the boozer.
an when e wus up the pole even mother
couldn't do nothin' with i'm. Mother she
erman's daughter
Nora to whom the cockneys slang was
not very ineligible and who, besides,
was not interested. changed the subject
and got right down to the business that
had brought her.
Duke" she said. insinuatingly. you're
a good sort You're not like that beastly
Shrimp. Will you do me favor?'
DO you fyvor Why, Miss Morale
LIDO ANYTHING in In the 1ae, wide world for
WELL" she coaxed, Il want you to keep
the Shrimp from telling mother about
that bet If you can. 1t won't be for long.
will have plenty of money soon. I'm
going away tomorrow.
Coin away-tomorrow? He gazed at
her in blank dismay "W-where tor he
stammered.
ITO New York. I'm going to be an
across. I'm going on the stage with
Patsy"
ION the styge!"
He repeated the words as If he did not
comprehend them.
But l shall be back in little while. -
she went on. in the same coaxing tone.
and then I'll pay up Will you keep
the Shrimp quiet until them"
les already pyed." he said.
1t was her turn to be astonished.
What do you mean. already paid?'
she asked.
"Yus Mr. Crawford gyve me S. tip
for drivin' i'm to the stytion. an / gyve
it to the Shrimp an told i'm 1t wus from
you"
wasn't that nice of Mr.. Crawford"
she said.
A load was lifted from her mind. She
had nothing further to fear. for she was
sure of the Duke. Her manner underwent
an entire change.
Then I owe the money to you instead
of to the Shrimp. Thatll be all right.
You needn't be afraid I'll pay you
back"
I'm not afraid, Miss Nora said the
Duke, sadly. But I'm sorry you're goin'
to leave us-awful sorry. The plyce won't
seem the syme.'
well I'm not sorry" she told him.
I'm going to be in the chorus at the
theater and wear beautiful gowns. And
won't have to slave and wait on let
of dirty stable boys there"
Ito be continued tomorrow
SPANHOoFD Is PRESIDENT.
officers Elected by Universal Ger