Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-09-21

defaulter, and her own stable had led
him on Deeply Dufry 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 If Wndnre can
win this race she shall do it"
But the horses are at the post And
the betting faltered Ralph
II understand about that Once more
its Duffy" she spoke in full conf
dence.
Duffy exclaimed Ralph
Her mind was made up. hsr plan
was made
utes- When he comes, introduces him
to me- she commanded
Introduce htmr' asked Ralph In
CONSERVATION.
Yes, and then leave u.s." MrA Bar
rngton firmly insisted
Leave you here alone with that
beastT' His tone was fun OF con-
tempt
Proudly and confidently shs repdsds
Exactly Leave me here alons with
that beast Wildf1rs has got 10 win
that race"
In the grand stand the band ha4
ceased playing. Sragglers were hur-
rytng to get points OF vantage from
which to see the race The book
makers had ceased taking bets and ths
clerks were climbing onto their stools
Duffy had wagered his last penny ON
Jackdaw and hurried back 10 the
stable to be at the window from which
Chappy was to receive . signal IL hs
was to win or was to throw the race
I,4%
seen.
thumb pressing the latch, and with
cry Of warning darted into the pas
sageway leading to the stalls
Duffy entered hurriedly, going nd
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. 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 a position beside the desk.
Duffy kept his back to her. He was
watching the start
She greeted him very sweetly, 'Mr.
Duffy! Her saIutation 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 If in pleased recognition.
when I met you this morning did
not know that you Were the real Mr..
Duffy That makes a 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 a lady.
eve 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. Darlington bewildered the book
maker with the smile she gave him as
she murmured, I'm glad to meet you,
Mr.. Duffy"
time glancfng 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 the
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 TIA
rumble of They're orr made Arn-
Darlington turn pale. A cry Of dtsap-
pointment gave her new hope in tina
delay. Duffy had cried They're orr
as he saw the barrier go up, but an
the roar died out, the jockeys pulling
up. Duffy from the window told hAr
They're still at the post That c1V
horse Campbell is delaying them
In a tone full of meaning, ta11n4
Ralph that his answer must be I'm the
Affirmative, Mrs Darlington said to
him, Don't you want 10 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; certainly do. Ex-
cuse me, won't your
saw the door close with sat1sfAcf10Rt
At last he was alone with MrR Bar
rington and could talk with her n ~
had long desired HIS ideals Of wom-
anhood were not high He Judged an
from the few he knew.
Meantime Mrs. Darlington had beeA
trying to catch a glimpse OF what was