The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-15

"Yes, I did, Elijah. And you helped"
 "Yes, maam. give Mir Grant my lucky marble
 Come on, Paul" Now she had his arm, and together they ran toward the gate leading to the track. I'm going to give Shep-- 10 per cent of the purse-for ex- penses-hes still such a boy -- but he'll grow up--some day"
 The loud speaker drowned her words:
 The groom mas taken Peppet Boys reins-and, now, Miss Bond, please"
 Here she isp A gate-keeper shouted, spying Sherry. Back folks back; Let the winner through"
 Sherry found herself on the track -- alone. Sam was leading the colt toward her; Shep Grant was lifting his whip in saluts. He leaned over and whispered Told you nothing to worry about" She flashed him a smile,
 Here be yo' winner, Miss Sher- ry," Sam, bursting with joy thrust the reins Into her hands "rhank you, Sam" She looked up. "A great ride, Shepl"
 The band was playing the Tri- umphant March. She was leading Pepper Boy into the winners cir cle "a lot of fenced-otf grass, re- served the entire year for this single moment. Garlands of flow CTS were being thrust into her arms were being draped over Pepper Boy5s withers still cam eraS were clicking and movie cameras were trained upon her,
 "Look this way, Miss Bond MT. Grant. dismount and stand With Miss Bond -- that's It! Now, with the horses head between you or over your shoulders, that's the stuff Hold It. hold it, Another -pleaseP
 Two familiar and proud faces popped out of the crowd Uncle Willie and Cousin Ted, The school teacher was seeing life at last The thought flashed through Sher- rvs mind -- matrimony and 10 per cent of the Derby purse for them, She gave little chuckle,
 Then she was formally escorted Into tn c winners stand -- q cab- met member was being presented the governor of Kentucky Q United States senator was beam ing on her, All were saying thrill Ing words Of praise -- the Derby cup, emblematic of victory, Was being placed in her hands, A ra- dio microphone was held in front of her;
 ". and now, Miss Bond -- ladies and gentlemen of America will tell you how 1t feels to win Amercas greatest horse race. Talk to. America, Miss Sheridan Bond!'
 It was great and gorgeous -- and wonderful and thrilling -- and so terribly, terribly lonely, Where was she where was Paulp He had vanished from the earth -- and this triumphant moment was empty without him.
 Paul had fought to save her colt when she foolishly entered him in that claiming race --- Paul had tried to advise her--he had pointed out the advantage of riding live weight on her colt-Paul had kept her rider from getting drunk this Derby morning she owed every thing to him.
 Now she knew that she had loved him always; he was manly and strong and unselfish, Shep Grant was just charming, ire sponsible boy who might some day grow up. Shep would be pal. never c husband,
 Sherry was speaking into the microphone, speaking from the heart; U, l know l won but 1t was the advice of q rival, Paul Wharton, that caused me to win, He was trying to win, too but he wouldn't take advantage-He's great sportsman, and"
 It was just as well the cheers of the crowd drowned her next words Now Paul Wharton appeared from nowhere, and eS- |