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who was to marry her sister, RSIn
whom she loved like brother, - ~
defaulter, and her own stable hal l66la
him on. Deeply Dufry ana Carr
would pay for the throwing of til re-
I'm not going to lecture you, - 49,
softly said. II think you've leaSu
your lesson. And for your sake q
Myrtle's and for mine II Wildnro c1n
win this race she shall do it,
But the horses are at the po0E A.
the betting faltered Ralph.
II understand about that. Onco uoSS
it's Duffy" she spoke IN full col
dence. Ss l
Duffy" exclaimed Ralph.
Her mind was made up, ~ 49,
was made.
II expect he'll be here In 1svs
utes. When he comes, introduco Mr.
to me-" she commanded.
Introduce him?" asked RalpA 81
CONSERVATION.
Yes, and then leave ~" Nh -
rington firmly insisted.
Leave you here alone With that
beast" His tone was fun of CO.
tempt.
Proudly and confidently abe rsplisds
Exactly! Leave me here alone VIII
that beast. Wildfire has rot 6 49,
that race"
In the grand stand tho band ha0
ceased playing. stragglers wore hu1.
rying to get points Of vantage ffull
which to see the race. The book
makers had ceased taking bets ara the
clerks were climbing onto their stools.
Duffy had wagered his last penny On
Jackdaw and hurried back To- tn
stable to be at the window from which
Chappy was to receive signal II 10
was to win or was to throw. tho raco
If no white handkerchief was q Is
seen.
Mrs. harrington heard Du6y.s
thumb pressing the latch, and With
cry Of warning darted into the "a
sageway leading to the stalls.
Duffy entered hurriedly, going &C
once to the window. He was snr-
prised ut seeing young Woodhurst In
the trainers quarters.
"Hello, Woodhurst. To- he began,
On second thought he decided to make
no explanation to the boy. All he
vouchsafed him was suIlen, 'You at
the track AGAIN."
Ralph made no answer, but watched
Mrs. Darlington come cut Of the stable
and take position beside the deak.
Duffy kept his back to her. He was
watching the start.
Hho orontoH hl,,n ~v,~~AV-ss etNR..
Duffy" Her salutation had IN e
note Of inquiry.
Turning swiftly the bookmaksr was
astonished and delighted to ses har
standing near him, with her face light
ed up as II in pleased recognition.
when met you this morning 4 ia
not know that you were the real NJ.
Duffy. That makes difterencs,
doesn't itT' she asked In her most
charming manner.
why, Of course It does, I" Duay O.
sented, striving to appear at sase, n
wardly cursing himself at his lack a
poise when in the presence Of 4 lady
1--WE long wanted to meet you, IT.
Duffy" she continued.
Same here" was his reply.
1.-THE desire being mutual, Ralph. snp
pose you introduce the gentlsman7s
She signaled to Ralph with her &C. q
do as she told him. The boy could no1
understand what she was driving u
and hesitated to obey.
Ralph, please" she begged.
Sullenly he went through the Tor
mality of an Introduction.
Mrs. Darlington bewilderod thu book,
maker with the smile she gave him q
she murmured. I'm glad to meet You.
Mr.. Duffy
Same here" he replied, at tho same
time glancing out Of tho window, but
he wished that the time had bosn more
opportune for him. He wanted to
make good impression, but with tn
thoughts Of the race constantly 81.
tr,lding he felt that he was making
hopeless failure Of his case.
The roar Of the crowd increased. II
rumble Of They're offw made Mr..
Darlington turn pale. A cry Of disap.
pointment gave her new hope In tho
delay. Duffy had cried They're orr
as he saw the barrier 60 up, but @
the roar died out. the jockeys pulling
up. DUFFY from the window told her
They're still at the post. That cfaxys
horse Campbell is delaying them
In tone full Of meaning, tellin4
Ralph the. A.s=. ::s:-~:-=ss must b h tSo
affirmative, Mrs. Darlington said q
him, Don't you want to ses the racer.
Still the boy hesitated. Ia panto-
mime she ordered him to leave the stn-5
BILE. Catching her meaning fully, ~
replied, "Oh, yes; certainly DO. Nx-
cuse me, won't your
Duffy, from his stand at the window.
saw the door close with sat1sfAet1on
At last he was alone with Mr.. Darl
rington and could talk with her - ~
had long desired. His ideals OF wom-
anhood were not high. 40 Judged IN
from the few he knew.
Meantime Mrs. Darlington had boe1
trying to catch glimpse Of what 49,
happening on the track
Waiting until Ralph was we'll out oe