Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-01-15

lhatS sure enough answered the
captain, confidently. The detective-In-
spector and another chap came down with
me. Luckily they don't know Arson by
slght, SO l have come to look for him.
and l shall find him at exactly the right
moment"
Kelly, the king OF the Ring" came I'D
to Sartoris at this moment and with him
stepped aside.
Anything to tell me?" he asked. in a
low tone. -" :"
only that you can give me the bill
You like" the other responded.
Kelly appeared pleased.
gu We done your best 10 earn il" he
said, but the job isn't finished YOU
know
1t Will be very soon, put In the cap
tam quickly. ~ told you what | meant
to do-the men are here"
tnen hurry up, my lad" the book
maker told him. They will be mounting
IN minute. Times short, and remem-
Der, if The Whip loses the bill and the
moneys yours; but If The Whip wins 1t
goes to Lady ri. You know what's at
stake on the race"
The loud call Of the clerk of the course
LOT the entrants TO take their places
sounded throughout the paddock.
Harry Arson and Tom Lambert an
peared leading The Whip.
We've Just saddled, my LADY, Lambert
said to Lord Bevereys granddaughter.
There goes the bell, Anything TO tell
Harry?"
Hearts and Fortunes"
Lady Diana caressed The Whip while
she answered.
"Only this-everything that wickedness
could do has been done to stop our horse,
but she is safe. Now for the honor of
the colors. go and ride your best"
with his hand on the Jockeys shoulder.
the young earl added to the squirting
speech Of Lady Diana:
For you're carrying hearts and hopes
today, as well as fortunes. All England
Will cheer you when you win, Harry, and
shall be the first to shake YOU bv
the hand. In a few minutes it will be all
over"
Yes, my lord, all over and" began
Harry
But Sartoris had pointed to the jockey
and the two sharp faced men mad left
the captain and were now at Harry's
side.
is your name Harry Anson?" demand
ed the first OF these
Yes" said the jockey, one foot in the
stirrup
The man held out to him revolver.
Is that your revolver? Your name is
scratched on it." he said
MY revolver? Yes" said Anson. Won
deringly,
Found in the rooms of Captain Sar-
toris-"
Il" Harry paused, while the detective
said briskly
I'm sorry, but I must arrest you on
charge of having threatened the life of
Captain Sartoris at his chambers in the
Albany on Saturday night. Whatever
you say may be used against you"
And I'll answer the charge" retorted
Harry. let the whole world know the
truth-after the race"
No, you must come now," said the
detective
Before the race" asked the agonized
Harry.
AT once" he was told.
The Jockey Arrested.
Lord Brancaster moved closely up to
the two detectives.
81 am Lord Brancaster," he said "I
will go bail for anything you like-only
let the lad ride. Hang it, officers, you
are EngliShmenl You are sportsmen!
Give us fair play! I'll stake my honor the
lads innocent. Ill stake my honor he
shall answer to the charge. You don't
know what this race means to all of us.
Let him ride"'
I'm very sorry, my lord" the detec-
tive answered. Give you my word my
lord. I'd like to, but I can't. We must
do our duty
And over the protests of Brsncaster.
Lord Beverley and Lord Clanmore, one
of the stewards of the jockey club, the
detectives put heavy hands upon the
shoulders of Arson
Clanmore, who had an official position
at the track in addition to being a stew
ard, tried to step into the breech
But, hang it. Beverley" he said. I'VE
won't stand by and see it done. I'm here
-Denham's here-were stewards, and if
there is another lad about who can ride
the weight give him the colors. We will
waive the weighing out. He shall mount
at once"
The parties to the controversy were
now surrounded by an eager, excited
crowd. many of whose members had bet
heavily on The Whip and were interested
for that and other reasons of pure sports
manship to see the pride of the Beverley
stables start.
Lady Diana pressed herself forward.
ANY one we name, Lord Clanmore?"
she asked.
ANY one, Lady Di," he responded. gal
lantly. Rules he hanged at time like
this! The Jockey Club does what it
likes"
AT this stauch speech the crowd
cheered
Lady Dl to Ride.
VERY well, then" said Lady Diana, her
little fists clenched. please remember,
only two people can manage our horse.
With q strange lad, she's no use. You
want to see fair play-to see the public,
which has backed us have an honest run
for irs money. There's only one way.
You promise whoever l name youn lei
ride
yes" returned Clanlnore and Denham,
the two stewards.
al myself" she exclaimed.
Denham and Clanmore both protested
that it was impossible; that II was I'M
safe: that it had never been done.
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