Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1912-09-21
Copyright by George Il. Rreadhurst

Mrs harrington, with her hand on the
knob of the door leading to the path
way. Before she could open it she
was startled by a voice saying, How
do YOU do, Mrs Darlington"
Mrs. harrington turned to face John
Garrison, who stood in the doorway,
smiling, with his hat in his hand. She
greeted him nervously. "Oh, How do
you do, Mr.. Carlson"
Il saw you come in and I've been
waiting outside for you to come OUT
He entered, closing the door.
"Really?" was all Mrs. Darlington
could reply.
Il wouldn't take my life in my hands
ton." laughingly continued Garrison.
Indeed, And what deadly risk do
you run by coming in here2' she asked
in mock earnestness.
This is my rivals Establishment"
Garrison glanced about him.
your rival?" She did not grasp his
meaning
Yes. Duffy" he explained.
"Ohr' The exclamation was almost
a question.
Yes, and am going out TO beat him
today. 1 bought Jackdaw for that
special purpose. John Duffy's poor
old Wildfire will be fallen idol before
SHUTDOWN"
That's too bad
''Too bad?" he faltered.
Il am sorry for Mr.. Duffy. Aren't
you rather inclined to be vindictive.
Mr.. Carlson she questioned, speak
ing lightly.
''Vindictivei No. Duffy invited this
fight. and 1 am going to give him all
he wants. 1 am going to try to beat
every horse of his that goes to the
post
Again I wish to remark, poor Mr..
Duffyr'
Garrison found this line of talk very
hard to sustain. Before he could
change the subject Mr.. Sanderson en-
tered rather sheepish1y.
How do you do, Mrs. Darlington?
How do you do, Garrisong' Both ac-
knowledged his greeting. II saw you
come in-I have been waiting outside
for you to come OUT he ratified on.
Really" INTERCEPTED Mrs. Barring
ton.
And while waiting outside for you
to come out | saw Garrison come in, so
| concluded that where Garrison could
go l could CO."
Mrs. Darlington glanced at the dis
comfited Garrison and observed, THAT,
too, sounds logical"
Il called at your house and they told
me you had gone for a walk in the di-
rection of the race track Sanderson
explained. My new French machine
arrived yesterday, and it's a corker
I can't take it out officially until you
honor me with your presence, you
know. What do you say, Mrs. Barring
ton? It's a delightful afternoon for a
spin
Nonsense, Mrs. Darlington is going
to stay and see the races. Aren't you?"
interrupted Garrison.
Well unused the widow. The two
men stood side by side before her like
schoolboys awaiting an answer for a
holiday plea.
.'Well''- they both repeated
Mrs harrington laughed. with the
prospect of so much delight before me
how am 1 going to decide?"
Its the simplest thing in the world
| was here first. and l claim my rights
in the premises begged Garrison
Yes. but, Mrs. harrington, you must
remember you promised TO help me
christen the new machine and this is
the day of the christening" urged San
derson.
Mrs Darlington cut the Gordian knot
with the explanation: Il am afraid.
gentlemen, l must doom myself to
bitter disappointment in declining both
invitations and plead the excuse of
previous enga cement. l promised to
get DR. WoodhurSt some information
for his new pamphlet So 1 am inter
viewing Mr.. Donovan
DOUBTLESS you don't care for the
presence of a third and fourth party
while Mr.. Duffy's trainer is imparting
his valuable information suggested
Garrison
You seem to be endowed with al
most superhuman perspicacity, Good
day. gentlemen,''