Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-09-04

there was to be tennis until five
o'clock. When Harrigan was reason.
ably sure that they were half the dis.
tance to the colonel's villa, he put on
his hat, whlstled 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 'em. Nora gets
as near as possible. Herr Rosen!
Now, where have l seen his phiz be-
fore? / wish l had real man to
talk to. Abbott sulks half the time,
and the Barone can't get joke un-
less it's driven in with mallet On
your way, old scout, or I'll step on
you. Let's see II we can hoof 1t down
to the village at a trot without taking
the count"
He had but two errands to execute.
The first was accomplished expeditely
In the little tobacconists shop under
the arcade, where the purchase OF a
box of Minghetti cigars promised later
solace. The second errand took time
and deliberation. 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 a cane.
Harrigan looked up. NO What's
1t about?"
Best story OF the London prize ring
ever written. You're Mr. Harrigan,
aren't you?"
YES" diflidently.
My name Is Edward Courtlandt. II
| am not mistaken, you we're a great
friend OF my fathers"
Are you Dick Courtlandts boy?"
Il am"
We'll, say!" Harrigan held out his
hand and was gratified to encounter
mans grasp 80 you're Edward
Courtlandt? Now. what do you think
of thatl 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. lie was no slouch
himself when 1t came to putting on
the mitts. Many's the time I've had
a round or two with him in my old
gymnasium. Well, WE'LL It's good 10
see a man again. I've seen your name
in the papers, but | 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 q
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. Hang It, forgot. They're
up to Caxley.Webster's to tea; pihle
water and sticky sponge cake. want
you to meet my wife and daughter"
Il should be very pleased to meet
them" So this was Nora's father
Wont you come along with me tC
the colonel's?" with sudden inspira
ton. Here was an opportunity moi
to be'thrust aside lightly.
why, | just begged of. They wont
be expecting me now"
"All the better. Id rather have you
introduce me to your family than tC
have the colonel. AS matter OF fact
told him | couldn't get up. But
changed my mind. Come along"
But the pup and the cigar box?"
Send them up"
Harrigan eyed his own spotlest
ilannels and compared them with the
others. What was good enough fol
the son OF n. millionaire was certainly
good enough for him. Besides. Il
would be a bully good joke on Nora
and Molly.
You're on!" he cried. Here was Q
| idIh. llt NuIutu lHe Jug anu tUt
purchases over to the proprietor, who
promised that they should arrive In
stantly at the villa.
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Padre. my shoe pinches." said Nora
with pucker between her eyes.
MY child" replied the padre, never
carry your vanity into a shoemaker'i
shop. The happiest man is he who
walks In loose shoes"
III they are his own. and not In
herited." quickly.
The padre laughed quietly. lie was
very fond OF this new.found daughter
OF his. Her spontaneity, her bloom
ing beauty. her careless observation o
convention. her independence, had cap
tivated him.
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