The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-27
eW QLOVJN0aHkAM COfq1


Of Janet and Mehitabei. Next Instant before / had
stepped the threshold. they had whirled about
and we're coming toward me!
You spoke once OF wanting q tandem. Well,
I've found q possible wheel horse to 90 with Pity"
said Just 6oaroTsd helms, .aH strap of your
But. objected Janet. while Menit.sel turned
already have found a striking match for him It.
a sort of cross-match: he has blue dun points,. she
said with twitchng lips with the four white feet
these blue dun stockings the wheel horse be
sporty? | wish yon would go with me tomorrow
1 said 1 would. with this reservation: ''You shall
be the one s to choose - sans him Ito to pleas YOU
alarm. I've no faith In my judging abilities any
more"
When Janet stopped for me at the Riding Club.
1t was with limousine motor.
why not drive Pity! can manage him. and
we'd see them together" questioned;
Too long distance for any of the horses" said
Janet
The ride. the keen air coming through the low
cred windows or possibly her own thoughts. caused
her gray to turn amehystine they glistened a
violet as snow of a sunny afternoon Once or twice
passionate and half grave but always an instant
after mysteriousy merry.
We neared Kinneys. thought to show Janet the
Janet. III show you . place Mehitabel never saw.
She brshseSed Why that. vs.,.
we're soing--that's where the pony is!"
-. K Ny You're not thinking Of buying from
saint of his halo!'' - 1870 1855 ,"
But. dear. she responded. "have You any such
Kinney himself. rudy and hearty. came out
When he saw me he stood asos for . moment His
caught Janet passing strange glance at him-as II
to- say."Please Be discreet" Aloud she said.
Again Kinney turned ON me sidewise. the hest
tant look with which he had met me. interpreted
say out Of hearing Of Janet / was about to ask
him :sds c Sh : Janet me- eEaa smpn..ssa:
iuctantly went Oh to the stables '
Il like Mr. Kinney" remarked Janet: "he ID very
"My DEAR" I expostulated. hold up-hes about
to attempt to sell HORSE
Light was bad in the yard where the pony ap-
ton. Janet had found for PITY !. mate which ono
ings-the blue dun -points-the correspondence
was. to my memory. perfect: here was. except for
the absence Of white stockings. hawless ringer
for Pity!
When Kinney walked him. and when he trotted
to inquire: whats his price. Kinney"
His price was steep. went mp to the pony's
the eye that comes from having . mother that 10
aged-the same pert ears-the deep chest. I was
an 49, our e, -,;s o 20 To-, nnney: pad
hbit some dissatisfaction.
mnSs sns % .T mine Ell: os
as the lady ownin' him wants good owner for
whats his name. Mr. Kinney" inquired Janet
ingenuously.
Let's see--Kinney ialtered-.some religious
name-Contribution. l think. Miss."
'Retributon?" prompted Janet.
beg pardon. Miss: yes. Mis.-Retributioa."
cannon bone: Not 1lemi.h- But the coat Vas
sticky. felt . tug. felt breath on my cheek. and
he playfully pulling the handkerchief from ny
breast pocket! Janet standing near Kinney. turned
Janet" called. "look!"
She only answered. Eyes. l see!" her mug over
her face. bent and ran thumb and finger down
splint precisely where -
Head down tr.cns IT, cen:sou: Of the odd stick.
mpelled to part the hairs.
Underneath at the roots. the coat showed white!
Kinney" called to the ruddy-cheeked taverner.
us this pony worth any more than the high dol
He responded reticently: 81 say. sir. you won't
regret taking him At the price" was sure he Was
Kinney" pursued in Q voice full Of conviction,
hes well worth the money Send him down In the
morning. And" added distinctly. Just - b -
/ felt Janets eyes fasten upon me.
.RiSht you are STR; -. returned :,. Kinney. in-
We started: Janet. stealing furtive s.nees at me.
appeared at hrst hopeful and easy. This gave way
down. / kept silent and sober With enormous aim.
Guilty. noting how each succeeding arc light along
the darkenins road lit mp the changing emotions IN
$50 the pony II called Retribution. II -.
JANET" at last broke out.
didn't doctor him mp when you sold him 10 me-"
But still. perhaps I did ask too much precious
boot"
After awhile allowed myself to remind her. ten
tAtively of the status OF things which she and
NehitAbel had brought about-for there was Q new
status:
Tonight You understand. am again By pur.
chase the preseason Of the matches Pity. alias
'Retribution?' And besides. since the pony and
go together. regain possession Of myself"
She murmured something. suppose II was the
vibration of the car over the neglected city pave
~ that ff0O} Ia tn hnp
but the tremor moved me deeply.
One hand got into the mum where hers were.
She took 1t firmly So repentant she that
weakly admitted. from my heart: Dear one. I'm
relieved learn that you and Mehitabel not
very dangerous deceivers"
When she continued. It was more co1ectedly. and
there Wis something dancing in the iris Of her deep
eyes ~ she answered:
Would It be unspoftsmanlike she said, 'to call
II OF? For you know. am really rathae attached