The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-09-21

him on. Deeply Duffy and Garrison
would pay for the throwing Of the race
I'm not going to lecture you" she
softly said. IL think you've learned
your lesson. And for your sake, for
Myrtle's and for mine II wndnrs can
win this race she shall do It"
"But the horses are at the post And
the betting faltered Ralph
IL understand about that Once more
Its Dufry," she spoke In full conf
denco.
duffy" exclaimed Ralph.
Her mind was made up, hsr plan
was made.
II expect he'll BE- here in d few min
utes- When he comes, introduce him
to me-" she commanded.
| Introduce himr' asked Ralph IN
CONSERVATION.
Yes, and then leave u.s." Mr. Bar
rington firmly insisted.
Leave you here alone with that
beast7" His tone was full Of con-
tempt.
Proudly and confidently shs rsplisds
EXACTLY Leave mo here alone with
that beast Wildhrs has got b win
that race" ~
In the grand stand the bard haA
ceased playing. Stragglers wsxp hur-
rying to get points Of vanta& fro0
which to see tho race. TkT book
makers had ceased taking bets Ind the
clerks were climbing onto their stools
Duffy had wagered his last penny ON
Jackdaw and hurried back b The
stable to DO ut the window fro1 which
Chappy was to receive q dgnal II hs
was to win or was to throw the race
II mo white handkerchief was 10 b
seen. -
Mrs. harrington heard Du6Js
thumb pressing the latch, and with q
cry Of warning dnrted into the pas
sageway leading to tho stalls
Duffy entered hurriedly, going as
once to the window. He was sur
prised at seeing young Woodhurst In
the trainers quarters.
Hello, Woodhurst. r. he began
On second thought he decided 10 make
no explanation to the boy. AL he
vouchsafed him was a sullen, you at
the track again"
Ralph made no answer, but watched
Mrs. Darlington come out of ths stable
and take a position beside the desk.
Duffy kept his back to her. He was
watching the start.
She greeted him very sweetly, "Mr.
Duffy" Her salutation had In It q
note Of inquiry.
Turning swiftly the bookmaker was
astonished and delighted to see her
standing near him. with her face light
ed up as II in pleased recognition.
when l met you this morning did
not know that you were the real Mr..
Duffy. That makes difference,
doesn't it7' she asked In her most
charming manner.
why, Of course 1t does" Duffy as
scented, striving to appear at ease. In
wardly cursing himself at his lack Of
poise when In the presence of lady.
Eve long wanted to meet you, Mr.
Duffy" she continued
Same here" was his reply.
1.-The desire being mutual. Ralph, sup
pose you introduce the gentleman"
she signaled to Ralph with her eyes to
do as she told him. The boy could not
understand what she was driving at
and hesitatcd to obey.
ralph, please" she begged.
Sullenly he went through the for
rnality Of IN introduction.
Mrs. harrington bewildered the book
maker with the smile she gave him as
she murmured, I'm glad to meet you,
Mr.. Duffy"
Same here" he replied, Mt the same
time glancing out of the window, but
he wished that the time had been more
opportune for him. He wanted to
make a good impression, but with tho
thoughts Of the race constantly In
truding he felt that he was making Q
hopeless failure of his case.
The roar Of the crowd increased Tha
rumble Of They're orr made Mr..
harrington turn pale. A CRY Of disap-
pointment gave her now hope In the
delay. Duffy had cried They're orr
as he saw tho barriSr 60 up, but a.
the roar died out, tho jockeys pulling
mp. DUFFY from tho window told haf
They're stfll at the post That crav
hcAco SobPDVh 40 uciny Liz thoAh-
In tone full Of meaning, telling
Ralph that his answer must b In The
affirmative, Mrs Darlington said 10
him. Don't you want to So ths racsr'
Still the boy hesitated. In panto-
mime she ordered him to leave tho stu
BILE. Catching her meaning fully, no
replied, "Oh, yes; certainly DO. he
cuaa ma won't you ~
Duffy, from his stand at ths window.
saw the door close with sat1sfAct1oA
At last he was alone with Mn. Bar
rington and could tslk with her - -,
had long desired. His ideals Of wous-i
anhood were not high He judged an
from the few he knew.
Meantime Mrs. Darlington had bssni
trying to catch a glimpse Of what vas
| happening on the track.
Waiting until Ralph was well out OF
the way, Duffy said: There's funny
thing about our meeting like thiA
| That boy has refused to introduce me
not once, but twenty times. but he
finally had to do It"
'It Just had t. be, imagine, and
~. .xiod 90 IL - cooad tho widow Iead-l