The Detroit times., 1909-12-16

later ne came TO my room and poured
'he whole story into my sympathetic
ears lie was almost drunk and bit
terlv incensed with my master Also.
he WAS terribly afraid OF the police
sincerely commiserated with him,
and earned his undying gratitude by
forcing into hts hand one OF the SOW
cIcignS 81 which had previously de-
spoiled him.
felt truly sorry for Butts. hut he
had To 90. He stood In my way. Ny
philosophy Is embraced in the maxim
FIRST person paramount may b.
thought inhuman by some Of the poo.
pie who read these memoirs. but
dare swear that none will consider
me a fool
! When I had half dressed Sir VII.
; liam on the following morning, broke
nv hxed habit OF silence
n you please. sir" said very soft
~ Il have something 10 inform you
which fancy you should know"
What IS it," he curtly demanded
Butts left this morning. sir. soon
af'er daylight. His closest living re-
latiye is dying. I believe: | persuaded
him not 70 trouble YOU last night by
asking your permission
What a cursed nuisance" cried
Sir William with frown II expect
guests 70 dinner here tomorrow night
When will Butts return"
I don't think he will come back sir
he has expectations Of inheriiing a
little fortune He has. however. given
mo minute instructions regarding the
dinner and ii you will be good enough
10 confde the matter 10 my hands |
think can promise that you'll not be
disappointed,
You arc an invaluable fellow.
Brown" said my master in tones OF
great relief Certainly. take charge
of everything. know that ! can
trust YOU
had not studied my masters tastes
FOR nothing The breakfast prepared
comprised every dainty that he cared
about
Why. Brown" said he. as he sat
down. lou are perfect treasure. n
Butts does not return I shall feel IN
clined TO double your duties and your
pay. Some years ago had n valet
who managed the whole house with
out assistance"
II could do that" assured him
quietly. There Is really only work
here for one man. sir"
We'll. well. We shall see. he re-
piled. felt that had gained nv
point and I said no more
| made four pounds In spot cash
bv way OF commission in ordering the
dinner. II was really very easy.
The dinner passed of much az the
FIRST had done Similar grisly Jokes
were interchanged I'm the French
tongue and many bets were concluded
between sir William and his guests.
They toasted the tubercle bacillus
again. and after ! had served dessert
Mr. Cavanagh handed check or
G. 1000 20 Sir William and then re-
signed his Office in favor Of DR.. Full
ton. Just as Mr. Pardoe had done upon
the former occasion. All looked worse
than they had before. but Mr.. Pardoe
had Uutstripped the others, and he was
mercilessly rallied on his appearance
Sir Chas. Nenner laid Mr. Humphrey
six TO four in hundreds that Mr. Par
doc would die within the next month.
shall never forget Mr. Pardoe's face
as he listened As for me. ! confess
that their laughter sickened me. and
l
der 20 recover nay nerve.
Re same formula was observed IN
thc card room rs upon the frst oc-
caslon that had Witnessed The
check was placed upon the table and
all gathered round to watch and
throw dice
sir Chas Ncnnor. as he ratified the
box. looked about him with sort ~
snarlinc smile by all tho laws or
chauce it. should be my turn" he dc.
cIarrd n have never won the incubus
yet
Hc threw ~ Tho others exclaimed
Mr. Cavanagh stepped hack from the
thronv and erifting his teeth. threw
ont mis- clenchod hands with gesture
of savage abandon There. said I 10
ro.scIf -is y man who wishes moro
IN ssiunatclv 10 win than the rest. but
why"
The artists face was chalk white
81. hc took NJ the box Won trcmblo''
cried sir Charles In hooking tones.