The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1912-09-14

the stable.
Hello Donovanf7 was Ralph's cor
dial greeting as he entered the training
quarters. He knew that he ought not
to be Mt the track. and II discovered his
punishment would be severe. More
over. the zest for betting was strong
within him.
sit down." invited Donovan.
Ralph asked ~anxiously:
Everything all rightr"
"Surei" answered Donovan.
And wildhreT'
"A cinchr'
Ralph paused before replying. I'm
taking a long chance today. Donovan.
It's make or break with me. I've got
to pay a certain party q lot Of money,
and the only way to get 1t is to make
plunge on Wild1re. II she loses
Ralph shuddered-
"She won't lose" Donovan treasured
him. But let me tell you something.
| Wildire doesn't run every day. and you
want to start in pretty soon and build
a spite fence between you and the
betting ring. You amt cut out for this
business"
81 know It, and just a. soon a. VIA
fire sets me right-rm through"
"Goodr" exclaimed Donovan.
"You don't know what this race
means to me. It's not only the money
-it's-everythingr
wei win sure." encouraged Dono-
van.
Berthe entered with Janet and Myrtle.
Ralph Myrtle exclaimed what
are you doing here?"
why, r. he paused Pulling him
self together, he glibly responded, II
overheard BERTHE ask you two to %
with him while he bought Wildfrs ana
/ came ahead as q sort Of reception
committee"
II say" BERTHE accosted Donovan,
"the ladies would be awfully pieased..Y
am sure. II you would permit rs to ~
Wild1re In her stall"
Donovan Strengthened to his fun
height with indignation and thirty
yelled:
"why, it's only half an hour TN she
goes to post And say, there's . heap
more than money on this ace today
that little mare has got to go out and
get there. and she mustnu't be both
cred by having any rubberneck wag-
ons drivin' around her. Why, I wouldn't
show her-not II the king Of England
walked In here leading Dick Croker by
the hand"
The trainer entered the stable to take
another look at Wildfre before she was
led to the paddock. Berthe and Janet
busted themselves looking at the pic
lures with which Donovan had adorned
the walls of his quarters.
Speaking in lowered tones, In order
that Ralph alone might hear her. Myr-
tie said:
Il hope Mr.. Ainsworth doesn't men,
ton to your father that we've been
here. He'd be very angry. and it's all
my fault. If you hadn't known l was
coming you wouldn't be here, would
you, Ralph?'
She felt that all va not right in
Ralph's presence in the stable and
sought to shield him from harm-a
trait SO strong in every
whether of high or low degree. when
danger threatens one she loves. that
its exhibition makes every thoughtful
man sneer at his weakness when
he hears the stronger sex" so glfbly
quoted in defense of mans superiority.
mo. of course not. r.
Ralph disliked the idea of taking
refuge behind Myrtle's skirts. but he
had so much at stake on the race that
he must find some way to free himself
from hor and 0ot IN tho frooK
well. l won't stay to see any races"
she said. "You will go home with me.
won't you. Ralph? And we will spend
the afternoon quietly together; just
you and me-"
She took his arm. Ralph hesitated.
Then volubly he explained:
"Yes, of course. | will walk home
with you. but-well, to be frank with
you. Myrtle. | have an appointment
this afternoon for a little while. but I
will come right back to the house aft
erward."
"Oh. what sort of an appointments
Myrtle pouted.
"Oh. it's just a business affair. You
see, father gave me the money for the
house this morning. and I've
"You have paid it," cried Myrtle
~gleefully.
mo. not yet" faltered Ralph.
"Oh. of course not! How silly of ME!
That's what you're going to do this
afternoon. Well. that's all right. But
you must promise to come right hack
as soon as you have paid 1t. won't
you?' begged Myrtle.
Ralph assented.
"Oh. there's the track over there.
isn't 1T" cried Myrtle.
Ralph. pointing put of the window,
explained. with enthusiasm: lust over
there is where they turn into the
stretch. You see. the horses in n race
come right up the track here. and then
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