Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-10-16

o'clock When Harrigan was reason.
ably sure that they we're half the dis
lance to the colonel's villa, he put on
his hat, whistled to the dachel, and
together they took the path to the
village.
Wed look fine drinking tea,
wouldn't we, old scout?" reaching
down and tweaking the dogs velvet
ears They don't understand, and it's
no use trying to make EN-. Nora gets
as near as possible. Herr Rosenl |
Now, where have l seen his phiz be-
fore? / wish l had a real man to
talk to. Abbott sulks half the time,
and the Barone can't get joke I'M
less it's driven in with a mallet On |
your way, old scout, or I'll step on
you. Let's see if we can hoof 1t down |
to the village at trot without taking
the count"
He had but two errands to execute. |
The first was accomplished expeditely
in the little tobacconist's shop under
the arcade, where the purchase of a
box OF Minghetti cigars promised later
solace. The second errand took time
and elaboration He studied the long
shelves of Tauchnitz. Having red cor
puscles in superabundance. he natur.
ally preferred them in his literature,
in the same quantity.
Ever read this?" asked a pleasant
voice from behind, indicating Rodney
Stone" with the ferrule of cane
Harrigan looked up. NO What's
it about?"
Best story of the London prize ring
ever written. You're Mr.. Harrigan,
aren't your"
Yes" diffdently.
MY name is Edward Courtlandt II
am not mistaken, you were a great
friend OF my fathers"
Are you Dick Courtlandts boy?"
Il am"
We'll, say" Harrigan held out his
hand and was gratiied to encounter
mans grasp $50 you're Edward
Courtlandt? Now, what do you think
of that Why. your father was the
best sportsman / ever met. Square as
they make 'em. Not kink anywhere
in his makeup He used come to
the bouts in his plug hat and dress
suit; always had seat by the ring.
/ could hear him tap with his cane
when there happened to be bit OF
pretty sparring. He was no SLOUGH
himself when it came to putting on
the mitts Many's the time I've had
round or two with him in my old
gymnasium Well, we'll It's good to
see a man again. I've seen your name
in the papers, but l never knew you
was Dicks boy. You've got an old
: grizzly's head in your dining room
: at home. Some day I'll tell you how
1t got there, when you're not in a
> hurry. / went out to Montana for a
scrap, and your dad went along. After
the mill was over, we went hunting.
Come up to the villa and meet the
folks. d. Hang 1t, / forgot. They're
' up to CaxleyWebster's to tea; pifis
water and sticky sponge cake. / want
you to meet my wife and daughter"
II should be very pleased to meet
; them" So this was Nora's fatherf
; Wont you come along with me to
the coloneps?" with sudden inspira'
= ton. Here was an opportunity not
to be thrust aside lightly.
:, why, just begged off. They won't
be expecting me now"
"All the better. I'd rather have you
introduce me to your family than to
have the colonel. AS a matter of fact,
told him j couldn't get up. But
:, changed my mind. Come along"
But the pup and the cigar box7"
Send them up
Harrigan eyed his own spotless
= fiannels and compared them with the
J. others. What was good enough for
the son of a millionaire was certainly
good enough for him. Besides, II
would be a bully good joke on Nora
and Molly.
You're onl" he cried. Here was a
y lark. He turned the dog and the
= purchases over to the proprietor. who
= promised that they should arrive In
'. stantly at the villa
o Padre, my shoe pinches," said Nora
o with a pucker between her eyes.
g My child" replied the padre, never
d carry your vanity into shoemaker's
N shop. The hsppiest man is he who
d walks in loose Shoes
a IF they are his own, and not in
herited," quickly.
,r The padre laughed quietly. He wss
very fond Of this new-found daughter
Of his Her spontaneity, her bloom
ing beauty, her careless observation o.
Q. convention. her independence, had cap
;" tivated him.
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