Arizona republican., 1911-06-19

rion at Ricksborough Court. Instead
of doing so, he cried Indignantly: Il
don't explain dogs. | explain the law.
I'm a barrister not a biologist-as
you very well know, II you'd only stop
to think. But III tell you what we'll
do: well all so down to the kitchen;
and Pollyooly-Mary Bride-shall grill
you some bacon. That will quite con-
vince you
I've no great fancy for bacon at
six o'clock in the day" said the Duke
gloomily. Il suppose I've made mis-
take
You have-a bad mistake-and with
a red Deeping. too. You know what
the red Deepings are"
"A red Deeping?" said the Duke.
"Of course, Pollyooly is a red Deep
ing. That's why she's so like Marion.
/ told you she came from Muttle-Deep-
ing; and you know how these old
strains crop up among the village folk.
Has she bitten anybody" said the
Honorable John Rufin, with sudden
air of anxiety.
she said she was going to bite Luz
cas-wish she had" said the Duke
gloomily. But she hadn't when she
went upstairs"
That's all right" said the Homer
able John Rufin, with an air of relief.
IF a red Deeping bit me, | should
have the bite cauterized at once. But
never mind: III soothe her. Send for
aer."
The Duke rang the bell. and babe
Lucas fetch her. She came into the
-oom looking like an aggrieved, but
very defiant, angel At the sight of
he Honorable John Ruffin, her face
feared: she crossed the room swiftly,
and took her stand at his side. Then
she scowled at the Duke.
The Duke cleared his throat, and
With an air of extreme discomfort,
iaid: "I-er-er-find I've made er
trent my daughter Marion after all.
Il told you so; and you wouldn't
believe me And so did Ronald" said
oOllyooly. in a tone of triumph.
1T was er-er the likeness. You're
5ery like my little girl"
Only more intelligent looking-Ron-
nd says So said Pollyooly firmly.
"Perhaps-perhaps. And then the
,lothes you're wearing; and then er-
finding you with my nephew"
II asked her TO come out because
she's so like Marion" Ronald inter
posed quickly.
we seem somehow or other TO be
irifting away from the subject Of COM
)ensation." said the Honorable John
2uffin TO the mantelpiece. in his most
agreeable tone.
"Ah, yes; compensation" said the
Duke. with a fresh air Of gloom. Il
suppose a couple OF sovereigns-"
My dear Osterley-assault, abuse.
and malicious Imprisonment" said the
Honorable John Ruftin, in a tone of
protest
Well, five pounds" said the Duke,
more gloomily.
Pollyooly puckered her brow
thoughtfully: Il think it ought to be
six" she said.
"All right-six." said the Duke; and
he gave her a five-pound note and a
sovereign.
Pollyooly thanked him with shining
eyes.
"Oh, you have got Off cheaply. o.
terley. Think, IL she'd been a few years
olderi You really must break your
self OF this high-handed way of going
on" said the Honorable John Rufln.
The Duke growled.
The Honorable John Rufin helped
himself to some whiskey and soda and
cigar.
May | have the car and take Mary
home, uncle?" said Ronald.
The Duke growled an assent, and
Pollyooly dropped a courtesy and babe
him good evening, like the wen-man-
nered child she was.
In the car Ronald said. by Jove,
1t was fun, You did stand up to
tnem, ana JOnn huuln ulu pun uHCIe
leg He's a fair knockout, John Ruff
fin is. I'd no idea. And you have all
that money-six quid What are you
going to do with it?''
Save it," said Pollyooly.
1T seems funny to save money" said
Ronald.
Yes: but when Mr.. Rufin's credit
ors are victorious and consign him to
the deepest dungeon in Holloway
Castle-he says they mayhem the
Lump and will live on the money I've
saved; and we shan't go to the Work
house." said Pollyooly.
"Oh. it's like that see," said Ron
aid
He kept the car In the Kings Bench
Walk while he went round with her TO
Mrs. Browns to fetch the Lump; and
he carried him up the stairs to the
Honorable John Ruffin's chambers.
Then he put his arm round her
neck and kissed her and said, I'll
come around for you tomorrow about
one: and I'll bring that engagement
ring"
"Oh, it will be nice," said Pollyooly;
and she kissed him
Ito Be essfinEsS)