Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

house. even taking the precaution to
close the door after her.
'Why have you come here?' she
asked
With an air of the greatest impor-
lance Chappy answered, Dem was my
ORDERS
She motioned for him to leave.
Its q mistake. l said you We're to
report at the John Duffy stable Mr..
Donovan, the trainer, is waiting for
you now"
II understood, ma'am, dat YOU
Mrs. harrington interrupted. 1.-The
matter doesn't corcern me in the least.
merely phoned to oblige friend"
"Anl Is to report to Mr.. Donovanw
Yes"
Mrs. Darlington, in her excitement
and eagerness to get free Of Chappy's
company, walked toward the gate.
Chappy had to follow her. The boy,
although conceited, was polite.
do find him at de stable yonderl"
he asked.
Yes, yes-see Mr.. Donovan!"
IF Is to ride dis race for Mr.. Duff
fly I'd rather talk to him." Chappy
spoke seriously.
LAS l told you before, 1t is no con-
Germ of mine. You are to report at
the Duffy stable. If you see Mr.. Duffy
we'll and good; If not MIR. Donovan will
give you your orders. Don't you un-
derstand?"
"Yes'm, understands. But I'd rath-
| al, I'll a.
my orders from headquarters; then
know there's no mistake. Mornin',
ma am"
Chappy was strictly business when
it came to riding horses. In the sad
die his mental characteristics were en-
tirely different from the attitude he
assumed when ION the ground"
Respectfully touching his hat to Mrs.
Darlington. he motioned Johnson to
to meet Donovan.
what will happen next?" sighed
Mrs. harrington in great relief.
Dr. Woodhurst had met Ralph in the
house. He told him that he would
give him the money for the purchase
of his new home in the morning. H0
also said that at times his son might
have felt that he was little severe
with him, but in inc he would real
ize that it was all for the best. Bid
ding adieu to Myrtle and Miss Stirling,
he started for home.
Mrs. Darlington watched him depart,
then turned toward the house.
A brusque Good morning. halted
her. Turning with a surprised 81 beg
your pardon she saw John Duffy, the
bookmaker, leaning over the WALL His
self introduction was entirely unnec-
essary.
"Well?" she asked laconically.
Don't CO." said Duffy as he came
through the gate. Being neighbors, |
thought maybe you wouldn't mind If
dropped in for sociable chat Most
women like me all right"
Mrs. Darlington could not conceal
her disgust. "Oh"' she shuddered.
From the window Ralph had caught
a glimpse of Duffy and hurried out to
prevent his meeting Mrs Darlington.
He heard the bookmaker say, Ever
! since I first saw you I've been keen on
DelnS IflenQS with you"
Mrs. harrington fastened to Ralphs
side and, without looking back, said,
Explain 10 this gentleman, please,
that he is laboring under a mistake
and send him away"
"Send me away?" sneered Duffy.
Eyes you will"' threateningly. "Wby
| didn't you introduce me to that lady?
She's just my style"
Ralph answered coldly, "AIrs. Bar
rington chooses her own friends"
Not to be defeated III his purpose,
Duffy insisted: "She has to meet 'em
first. doesn't she. and are they any
better than me? Look at Garrison.
He's with her all the time. Just be-
cause he struck it rich he can 90 any
where. He's the real thing and I'm
nothing. He had better look out" to
himself $50 had you Say! Did YOU
get my wire?'
Ralph tried in vain to get Duffy to
lower his voice, but the more warn
ings he gave him the louder Duffy
| pitched his voice.
Yes, it was forwarded. Suppose
some one had opened it," suggested
Ralph, his voice trembling with anxi-
ETY..
'They wouldn't have understood"
srowled Duffy. Got the money!" he
demanded.
NO" answered Ralph. looking about
him to ascertain if any one was APP
proaehing.
Duffy coolly seated himself on the
bench and said: .'I'll give you till to-
morrow. You get it and get it quick.
took your markers for $1,000 and
you've got TO settle. II you don't
.'Well?" asked Ralph
4. Il guess your father'll ante up rath-
er than have it known how his son
had followed his teachings With IL
sheer, he added. Wouldn't that be pie
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