Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-03-06

the earl. languidly suppressing yawn,
"and thief, too. by Joye The last
time II was four pound six and my
jeweled cigar cutter. Mention 1t 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-
mained 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
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 beastly machine. will you"
"Certainly not" returned the buoyant
Richard aud Immediately became oh
livious TO density machines and ev-
erything else on earth except the mem
ory OF a 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 In his best and
with a soul full Of hope and forebod
ing. took the 1890 local train at the
- n. ahapAaA N
be the only male passenger TO alight at
Irvlngton. and with q beating heart he
walked down the platform to the exit
gate, when suddenly he heard q voice
say.
Pardon me. but are you not Lord
CroylandT'
Richard turned to see outside the
fence q restive 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
cd upon meeting Mr.. Jacob Renwyck
at the station. and his plans were dis
arranged materially by the unfortunate
contretemps lie 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 a cordial hand. Glad
TO zee you. Jump In"
Pardon me, 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! Steadyw
Richards mind was In whirl. II
he wished 10 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 aud started off at a lively pace. Mr..
D hthNNNh hNAb NV AAhtf WIN ah tAHtAN =
hand and plunged into rapid lre OF
small talk.
First trip up the Hudson, take II.
Magnificent river, but OF course moth
ing Ike the Rhine. That's old Wal.
kers place over ON your right. steep
hill, this, but good for Molly, WIN
take some OF the spunk out OF her,
confound her! Steady, grill Steadyr
Pardon me, MIR, Renwyck," Richard
began again. my name
Yes, yes; know" said the old gen.
tleman. taking corner sharply
names all right | have your letter
from Carthwaite. Fine old fellow, isn't
hop Had hoped to have him during
your visit, but he's gone TO Chicago
Hello, postman! Whoa, Molly Any.
thing for mey"
A letter carrier stepped from the
sidewalk and handed packet OF mau.
"pOrty by the name OF Lord Croyland
stopping at Your place, slrY' he asked,
Yes" replied MIR, Renwyck, this is
the gentleman Here you are, Lord
Croy Hand, Thanks, posman, Go along,
grlr
The bewlldered Richard found sew
crnl official looking envelopes handed
10 him and, scarcely knowing what 10
do with them at present thrust them
into his pocket They had reached the
crest Of the hill nov and swung away
60 the left on n level road Richard
essayed once more 10 straighten out
his friends affair, when his host again
cut In:
you've been in this country for
some time. haven't YOU"
"Yes. Tor some tlme." answered Rich.
ard. sparrug Tor an opening
"What part OF az"
"Oh. around IN spots Texas mostly
-dabbliug in cattle. YOU know"
The old gentleman drew his mare
NJ sharply, then let her 80 again.
"rcXus. ehl So have l. Ever met
an old sklnnlnt cattle king. aud SO on.
named Bin Williamsg
The tone OF Mr., ReuVycks voice in.
dicatcd perfectly In what low estima.
uou be held the aforesaid Williams