The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-09-21

who was to marry her sister. RaiphJ
whom she loved like q brother. was .
d~efaulter. and her own stable had led
him on. Deeply Duffy and Garrisonl
would pay for the throwing Of the race.
I'm not going to lecture you" she
softly said. IL think you've learned
your lessor. And for your sakA for
Myrtle's and for mine II Wndfrs can
win this race she shall do It."
, But the horses are at the post Ara
the betting faltered Ralph
II understand about that Once msrD
its Duffy" she spoke In fun coma
dence.
Duffy" exclaimed Ralph
Her mind was made up. - p,an
was made.
81 expect he'll BE- here IN q fsw nm
utes- When he comes, intrvdnes hin
to me-" she commanded.
Introduce himT' asked RalpA -
CONSERVATION.
Yes, and then leave n" Mn -
rington firmly insisted
Leave you here alone with tAat
beastf" His tone was fun of 90
tempt.
Proudly and confidently she rspusda
"Exactiyi Leave me here alone WITH
that beast. wildnrs has got - win
that race"
In the grand stand the band had
ceased playing. stragglers were hus-
ryfng to get points Of vantage fro0
which to see the race. The book
makers had ceased taking bets and the
clerks were climbing onto their stools
Duffy had wagered his last penny o.
Jackdaw and hurried back to The
stable to be at the window from which
Chappy was to receive q signal II he
was to win or was to throw the raco
II no white handkerchief was to b
seen.
Mrs Darlington heard DufIy's
thumb pressing the latch, and with .
cry Of warning darted into the pas-
sageway leading to the stalls
Duny entered hurriedly, going At
once to the window. He was a
prised at seeing young Woodhurst In
the trainers quarters.
Hello. Woodhurst. r. he began
On second thought he decided to make
no explanation to the boy. All he
vouchsafed him was a sullen, "You at
the track again.
Ralph made no answer, but watched
Mrs. Darlington come out Of the stable
I'M tax a position beside the desk.
Duffy kept his back to her. He was
watching the start
She greeted him very sweetiy, MT.
DuffyF' Her salutation had in Il .
note Of inquiry.
Turning swiftly the bookmaker was
astonished and delighted to SEQ her
standing near him, with her face light
ed up as II In pleased recognition.
when l mel you this morning I dA
not know that you were the real M.
Duffy. That makes 4 d~ifersnca.
doesn't itY' she asked In hsr most
charming manner.
why, Of course 1t does" Duffy ~
scented, striving to appear at . IN
wardly cursing himself at his lack q
poise when In the presence Of . Lady.
1--WE long wanted to NEST yen, NJ.
Duffy" she continued
Same here" was his reply.
1.-THE desire being mutual. Ralph, sup
pose you introduce thu gentlsmanr
She signaled to Ralph with hsr sgss b
do as she told him. The boy could MOI
understand what she was driving a
and hesitated to obey.
Ralph. please" she begged
Sullenly he went through the for
mality Of an Introduction.
Mrs. harrington bewfldered The book
maker with the smile she gavs him a
she murmured, "I'm glad to meet you.
Mr.. Duffy"
Same here" he replied, at the sama
time glancing put Of the window, but
he wished that the time had BEEN more
opportune for him. He wanted to
make a good impression, but with tina
thoughts Of the race constantly In
truding he felt that he was making .
hopeless failure of his case.
The roa of the crowd increased. TIA
rumble of They're on" made Mnn
Darlington turn pale. A CRY Of disap-
pointment gave her new hope In the
delay. Duffy had cried They're orr
as he saw the barrier 60 up, but -
the roar died out, the jockeys pulling
up. Duny from the window told hsr
They're still at the post. That cmU
horse Campbell is delaying them"
In a one full Of meaning. telling
Ralph that his answer must be In the
affirmative, Mrs. harrington said to
him. Don't you want to see the racer"
Still the boy hesitated. In panto-
mime she ordered him to leave the sta
BILE. Catching her meaning fully. he
replied. "Oh, yes; I certainly do. Tx
cuse me, won't your
Duffy. from his stand at the window,
saw the door close with s~atfsfactinn-
At last he was alone with MrA Bar
rington and could talk with her ~ -
had long daSira6, Hia idaaia ~ Honn-