Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-01-09

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lord, whenever you've got the brass
or the pluck to come along"
And the intoxicated Kelly staggered
off to find Lord Clanmore and make
once more his protest.
From a little table at the side OF
bower Lady Diana and Mrs. Beamish
had heard Kelly's words. Suddenly
the elder woman leaned toward Lady
Diana.
Dido you believe that he married
that woman?" she asked quickly.
NO" said Lady Diana quickly.
Then speak to him-speak to
him." said the dry voice Of the chap
eron, with some little tinge Of senti-
ment. Its just what he's breaking
his heart for, I'll swear, and I won't
look"
Though Lady Diana had promised
her grandfather, the marquis, to re-
frain from communicating with the
earl, she needed no further urging,
but went at once to Brancaster.
Lord Brancaster-Hubert' she
said in a low voice.
At once the earl turned to her.
"You, Di-!" he exclaimed. do
you still believe in me?'
Yes, in spite of everything, in
spite Of everybody. And it's because
I believe in you that you mustn't lose
faith in yourself. Do you hear me?'
God bless you, Dill"
Did you think I'd desert you
Grandad made me promise not to
write, but all the time I've been hop
ing that I might meet you-that 1
might hear from you"
"And you believe in me-" sighed Bran
caster, although I have no proof to
put against that woman's story, al
though I can't account for those lost
days? Oh, If could only remember"
Perhaps you will, some day; and
meanwhile, what's love without trust?
And / love you Hubert"
They were on the edge Of little
bower of miniature trees, and Bran
caster suddenly took the girl in his
arms.
She permitted the embrace but for
a moment, and then slipped from his
arms, conscious of the fact that there
was more for them to do than to deal
merely with the superhcials OF love.
"And now-we've only fow mo-
ments"-she said breathlessly, tell
me, is it true-what that man limited
almost said, that you're ruined?"
"All but" returned Brancaster, Il
have bet, plunged, deeper and deep
er, till-there's next to nothing left
But don't you see that by doing
that" chided the girl, you were con-
irming everything that people said
about you? If you were once free Of
difficulties-you'd promise me never
to bet again-to plunge again?"
with all my heart" said Brancas-
ter sincerely.
"Then, listen," said Lady Diana.
"The Whip has had her trial and
come out of it with flying colors.
Granddad says he's never had such a
horse in the stables-and that moth
ing can stand against her for the Two
Thousand. Couldn't you"-
But there was no need for her to
finish her sentence.
Back herr" exclaimed Brancaster
excitedly. "Yes-for every shilling
I'm worth-and to find means to fight
the enemy, to win, to Uctory-and
you"
A voice at the other end of the
room made them turn.
Kelly" said Lady Diana, point
ing, her tone conveying strong sug-
gestion to Brancaster.
II say I want Lord Clanmore,"
sputtered Kelly. I'm Joe Kelly. I'm
known and respected, I am. can
buy the ring or break tiff want to
make the biggest book on earth
bet thousands-to your fivers'- His
last words were directed to Lord Bran
caster.
Brancaster and Lady Diana smiled
happily.
You daren't lay me the odds in
thousands" suggested the young man.
"Daren't II" returned Kelly scorn-
fully. ITO anything you fancy"
For the Guineas?" said Brancas-
ter.
"Yes, the favorite to ten thousand"
shouted Kelly.
His loud words and the reputation
for plunging of Lord Brancaster drew
a crowd at once which seemed to
spring from all byways and press
ed closely about the two principals.
On its outskirts Lady Diana watched
the two.
No" returned Brancaster to Kelly's
offer on the favorite.
BLACK Eagle?" suggested the book
maker.
mo bet"
"Raynardo," came from Kelly
NO good" said Brancaster.
BLACK Diamond" continued Kel-
ly.
The field" Brancaster offered.
Yes" said Kelly instantly. Bar
that lot-twenties"-
Twenty thousand to l." said Bran
caster, while the crowd all but cheer
ed.
YES" returned Kelly shortly.
Twice." Haunted Brancs ster.
Three times" defied Kelly.
Done" answered Brancaster in his
turn.
Done! Name your horse" shout
ed Kelly.
THE Whip" exclaimed Brancas-
ter, all but shouting.
Captain Greville Sartoris had eaten
lone but excellent dinner in his
chambers when his man announced
the Rev. Werner Haslam. The cap
tain, busy with his coffee percolator,
directed that he be shown in.
A moment later Haslam, with pallid
cheeks, fairly bolted into the room.
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