Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-01-30
CHAPTER XIV.
The Whip Wins.


1t was only few moments before
the great Two Thousand Guinea race.
In the paddock our friends Of Fal-
conhurst were listening to the self
congratulations Of Lord Beverley that,
in spite Of ali that had been done to
prevent The Whips starting, every
thing was now in readiness.
Harry Anson had been weighed In
and The Whip herself was paving the
turf, waiting for the race to be called
and for Harry to spring into the sad
die.
In anticipation Of the effect the con-
fession Of Haslam would have upon
the Marquis Of Beverley, Lady Diana
and the Earl of Brancaster were open
ly strolling together about the pad
dock, confident and hopeful, too, that
the big race would give Brancaster
war fund against enemies.
In the press in the paddock Captain
Sartoris, followed at a little distance
by two alert featured but fashion
ably garbed men, met Mrs. D'Aquila-
Their greetings were cordial and
happy.
Its all right" Sartoris told the wo-
man joyously. you're clever wo-
man, Nora. The magistrate was
dear old person-most obliging-is-
sued a warrant at once-said he would
lock him up, too, If he could not dnd
a good ballot course he will and
then release him tomorrow"
"I don't particularly care If they
bail him tomorrow as long as you
take him today" she said.
That's sure enough" answered the
captain confidently. 1.-The detective
inspector and another chap came
down with me. Luckily they don't
know Anson by sight, so have come
to look for him, and I shall find him
at exactly the right moment"
Kelly, the king Of the ring" came
up 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
IL you like" the other responded with
a nonchalant air.
Kelly appeared pleased.
you've done your best to earn 1t,
he said, but the job isn't finished,
you know"
1T will be very soon," put in the
captain quickly. ~ told you what
meant to do-the men are here.
"Then hurry up. my lad" the book
maker told him. They will be mount
ed in a minute. Times short and re-
member, If The Whip loses the bill
and the moneys yours, but If The
Whip wins it goes to Lady Di You
know what's at stake on the race
The loud call of the clerk Of the
course for the entrants to take their
places sounded throughout the pad
dock.
Harry Anson and Tom Lambert ap-
peared leading The Whip.
We've just saddled, my lady,
Lambert said to Lord Beverley's gran
daughter. There goes the bell! Any
thing to tell Harry"
Lady Diana caressed The Whip
while she answered:
"Only this: Everything that wicked
ness 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
spurring speech Of Lady Diana:
For you're carrying hearts and
hopes today as we'll as fortunes. All
England will cheer you when you win,
Harry, and shall be the first to shake
you by the hand. In few minutes 1t
will all be over"
"Yes, my lord, all over, began
Harry.
But Sartoris had pointed to the
Jockey and the two sharp faced men
had left the captain and were now at
Harry's side.
lis your name Harry Anson?" de-
manded the first Of these.
Yes" said the jockey, one foot in
the stirrup.
The man held out to him revolver.
rs that your revolver? Your names
scratched on it," ne said.
my revolver? Yes" said Arson,
wonderingly.
Found in the rooms Of Captain
Sartoris"-
p Harry paused while the de-
tective said briskly:
I'm sorry, but must arrest you on
a charge of having threatened the
life of Captain Sartoris at his cham
bers in the Albany on Saturday night.
Whatever you say may be used against
you later on"
And I'll answer the charge" re-
torted Harry. Let the whole world
know the truth, after the race"
mo, you must come now," said the
detective.
Before the race?" asked the agon-
lied Harry.
"At once" he was told.
Lord Brancaster moved closely up
to the two detectives:
II am Lord Brancaster," he said.
II will go bail for anything you like
only let the lad ride. Hang it, officers.
you are Englishmen! You are sports
men, Give us fair play! I'll stake my
honor the lads innocent. I'll stake
my honor he shall answer to the
charge. You don't know what this
race means to all Of us. Let him
ride"
II am very sorry. my lord" the de-
tective answered. Give you my
word, my lord. I'd like to, but can't.
We must do our duty"
And over the protests of Brancaster,
Lord Beverley and Lord Clanmore,
one of the stewards of the jockey
club. the detectives put heavy hands
upon the shoulders of Arson.
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