The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-06
CHAPTER X

IN ais button.holc, william Bond
strobe across IN ethreshold - the
spirit OF arrogant prosperity.
Tied, this Is Uncle Willie"
Uncle Willie gave one sharn
look ct the lanky girl - listened
with only casual interest as Sher-
~ explained their connection. He
nodded, said, "How'do" then
turned and beamed on Sherry.
Good news, my dear. DiScov-
cred a one-horse, two-wheel trail
er available NJ the track; Just the
thing 10 ship Pepper Boy 10 the
Downs In"
.Iiow nicei What will II cost
and where's the money coming
from2"
1T will cost you nothing. Your
Uncle william makes II as his con.
tribution 10 the Lone Tree Stable,
We shall leave tomorrow early
Made all arrangements. sam will
drive your car. Well hitch the
trailer TO II and roll"
"Willie Bond what have you
been up to' Have YOU been gam
bling9"
well, now" Uncle Willie
preened himself shamelessly, II
had o bunch: though Pepper Boy
would surely run second, at least
and he did. invested si2-"
"You gambled si2," Sherry said
II put si2 at 3 10 l." he
continued undaunted. won $50
and got my si2 back making q
total OF S48."
That's not enough to buy a
trailer. Go oni"
remember Red SOLDIER Went
TO the post at Juicy odds. Long
price scared me of. I'll YOU re-
peated what Wharton said about
his colt. rushed into the ring,
Put up S4B - at q to - on the
nose. He won, eh9 took down
$3.50, and with my s4B back 80 ]
paralyed si2 into ass4l"
sherry heard q sigh Of admiration
from Ted Duncan Bond. The teach
or was goggle.eyed. She spoke In
awed accents:
IT think the major Is wonder
sherry saw Uncle Willie expand
at the use Of the title - he even
smiled ct the homely teacher, who
added: ut took me three years To
save my first $500"
He turned to her. beamed; "And
you have II still, haven't you, my
dears"
Sherry saw the teachers face
glow at Uncle Willie's manner
"Yes--i have"
Right Hard come by, II stays
forever. Easy come-quick 90. ]
wouldn't have had mine - tomor-
row afternoon"
He threw a big arm around
sherry. spoke TO the world al
large: SHERRY took me In - gave
me bread. So, my dear. I bought
the trailer - got II for 1925 - ana
here's the $40 you advanced yes
terday." He forced bill into her
hands. "And here--this Is money
your horse won today after !
paid stable expenses" He thrust
more bills into her hands.
Sherry stepped from his shelter.
ing arm. willie Bond I-f--darr
I'll You ought TO be spanked for
gambling. It's a fools game-you
know that. The money In racing
Ii there Is any come Sfronl
breeding, or owning a great stake
horse. You only 60 broke - bet
ting"
yes, yes, my dear. I shall try
to refrain-ln the future"
Sherry" Ted was speaking out,
"I'm certain this was just little
excursion of the majors"
"0h, are youi SO soon?" Sherry
looked at Ted Bond with amuse-
ment. Ted blushed furiously. The
major didn't understand at all
Men are dumb that way.
Sherry" Ted broke In again.
"It's only fair that ! help out
since you are letting me go with
you. ! have some money far
more than that $500. You see,
she became quite businesslike, II
made q little money In cattle"
Sherry. this Is marvelols!"
Willie Bond broke In enthusiastic
cally. Now for the first time he