The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-09-19

dcfaulter. and her own stable had led
hiEl on. Deeply duffy and Garrison
would pay for the throwing Of the race
I'm not going 10 lecture you" she
softly said. Il think you've learned
your lesson. And for your sake. for
Myrt!e's and for mine il Widfire 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 Duffy she spoke in full conf
deuce.
"Dutfy." exclaimed Ralph.
Her mind was made up, her plan
WAS made
Il expect he'll be here in few min
uies. When he comes. introduce him
10 me-" she commanded.
Introduce him." asked Ralph in
CONSERVATION
Yes, and Then leave u.s. Mrs. Bar
rinSton firmly insisted.
/ Leave You here alone with that
beast:' His tone was fun OF con
tempt,
/ Proudly and confidently she replied
. l.ls.'liN l.'iNt me mere 3IbIP WITH
! hat beast Wildiire has got to win
/ hat race"
In the grand stand the band had
ceased playing Straggcrs We're hur-
ryins to get points of vantage from
] which to see the race. The book
makers had ceased taking bets and the
clerks were climbing onto their stools.
Duffy had wasered his last penny on
Ja"kdaw and hurried back to the
stable to be at the window from which
| Chappy was to receive a signal If he
was to win Of was to throw the race
| If no white handkerchief WIS to 30
seen.
Mrs. Darlington heard DufYy's
thumb pressing the latch, and with "A
cry Of warning dnrted into the pas
sageway leading TO the stalls.
Duffy entered hurricdly, going at
once to the window. He was sur
priscd at seeing young Woodhurst in
the trainers quarters.
Hello, Woodhurst. T. he began.
On second thought lie decided to make
no explanation to the boy. All he
vouchsafcd him WAS a sullen. You at
| llc 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 ,h" start.
She greeted him very swectly, mir.
Duffy" Her salutalion had in it
note of inquiry.
I,,rp ,,ls,
astpniShed and delighted to soc her
standing near him, with her face light
ed mp as if in pleased recognition.
when | met You this morning did
not know that you were the real Mir.
buffy. That makes u difference.
doesn't it:' she asked in her most
charming manner.
"Why, of cpiirSc il does Duffy as
sentcd. striving T." appear at ease. in.
wardly cursnc himself at his hack OF
pois" when in the presence" Of a lady.
i've long wanted to meet you. Mr..
Duffy" she continued.
Same here" was hs reply.
THE desire being mutual. Ralph. sup.
pose you introduce the Gcu,lemauf"
She signaled to Ralph with her eyes to
do as she told him. The boy could not
understand what she was driving at
and hcsitated TO obey.
Ralph, please" she begged.
Sullcnly he went through the for
nality of an introduction.
| Mrs. Darlington bcwidered the book
maker with the smile she gave him 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 that the time had been more
opportune for him. He wanted to
make good impression, but with tha
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. The
rumble Of They're off," made Mrs.
Darlington turn pale. A cry Of disap-
pontment gave her new hope in tho
delay. Duffy had cried They're on"
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 tone full OF meaning, telling
Ralph that his answer must be in tho
| affirmative, Mrs. Darlington said to
him, Don't you want to see the racey'
Still the boy hesitated. In panto-
mime she ordered him to leave the sta
BILE. Catching her meaning fully, no
replied, "Oh, yes; certainly do. Ex-
cuse me, won't your
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 as hs
had long desired. His ideals Of wom-
anhood were not high He Judged all
| from the few he knew.
Meantime Mrs. harrington had been
trying to catch glimpse of what was
happening on the track.