The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1912-09-20

II m not going TO lecture YOU" she
softly said. Il think you've learned
yuur lesson. And for your sake, for
Myrtie's and for mine if Wildfre can
win this race she shall do it."
But the horses are ut the post. And
the betting faltered Ralph.
II understand about that. Once more
its Duffy" She spoke in full conf
deuco.
Duffy" exclaimed Ralph.
Her mine was made up, her plan
was made.
Il expect he'll be here in a few min
uteS. When he comes, introduce him
10 me- She commanded.
Introduce him." asked Ralph in
CONSERVATION.
Yes, and then leave us" Mrs. Bar
rington firmly insisted.
Leave you here alone with that
beast" His tone was full Of con-
tempt.
Proudly and confidently she replied:
Exactly. Leave me here done with
that beast. Wildtirc has got to win
that race
In the grand stand tho band had
ceased playing. ~StragglerS We're hur-
ryin- t" get points of vantage from
which to sec the race, The book
makers had ceased taking bets and the
clerks were climbing onto their stools.
Duffy had wagered his last penny on
JaCkdaw and hurried back TO the
stable to be nj the window from which
II t'hqnpy wac To recpiyo n cioral If no
was 10 win OF was to throw the race
If no white handkerchief was to be
seen.
Mrs. harrington heard DUffv's
thumb pressing the latch, and with a
cry Of warming darted into the pas
sagevay leading to the stalls.
Duffy entered hurricdly, going at
once 10 the window. He was sur
prised ut seeing Young Woodhurst in
the trainers quarters.
Hello, Woodhurst. T. 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. harrington come out of the stable
and take Il 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 a
note Of inquiry.
Turning swiftly the bookInakcr was
astoni>hed and delighted to see her
standing near him. with her face light
ed up as if in pleased recognition.
when | met YOU this morning | did
not know that YOU were the real Mr..
Duffy. That makes Il difference,
doesn't it, she asked in her most
charming manner.
why, Of course it does Duffy as
scented. striving to appear at ease. in
wardly cursing himself at his lack Of
poise when in the presence of Il lady.
I've long wanted to meet YOU, Mr..
Duffy" she continued.
Same here" was his reply.
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 hesitated to obey.
Ralph. please" she begged.
Sullenly he went through the for
mality of an introduction.
Mrs. harrington bewildered the book
maker with the smile she gave hin as
she murmured, I'm glad to meet you,
Mr.. Duffy"
Same here" he replied, at the same
time glancing out of the window, but
he wished hat the time had been more
opportnne for him. He wanted to
make a good impression. out with the
thoughts Of the race constantly in
truding he felt that he was making a
hopeless failure OF his case.
The roar of the crowd increased. The
rumble Of They're off," made Mrs.
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 go up. but az
the roar died out, the jockeys pulling
up. Duffy from the window told her
They're still at the post. That crazy
horse Campbell IS delaying them"
In a tone full Of meaning, telling
Ralph that his answer must be In the
affirmative, Mrs. Darlington 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
Die. Catching her meaning fully. he
replied, "Oh, yes; I certainly do. Tx
cuse me, Won't you"
Duffy, from his stand at the window.
saw the door close with satisfaction.
At last he was alone with Mrs. Bar
rington and could talk with her az b.
had long desired. His ideals OF WON
anhood were not high. He judged all
from the few he knew.
Meantime Mrs. harrington had been
trying to catch a glimpse Of what was
happening IN the track.
Waiting until Ralph was we'll out of
the way. Duffy said: There's a funny
thing about our meeting like this.
That boy has refused to introduce me
not once, bnt twenty times, but he
Z finally had IA AZ, tVt