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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER RANDOLPH. UTAH BANNER SERIAL FICTION- . r iPsiamQcsdl . i i i ; rf'Z ; , IS? i 4 ' tells a story about the venerable Lord Hals- bury, whose caddie had forced the famous lord chancellor to count a second stroke after his ball had been pulled out from under a bush.. WNU Barrie. Maxwell . harsh decision, soliloquized jurist, and I cannot but strongly urge that if the ball was playable in law it was not play- able in fact. Then how can one equitably be penalized as if commouth, and I had stooped and kissed mitting a misdemeanor, when only doing that which is unavoidable it before I knew where I was. one in the morn- and inevitable? I would submit It was half-pathat if golf be really a game of ing before we once more approached and not merely a game of Raven, and, remembering Old Har- skill, . . went on until the chance rys words, I found myself thanking green was reached. God that Elizabeth was not with us and would not have to run such a gauntlet again. Thus thinking upon 'Make Your Mark' the matter, I presently grew quite sure that we were to be attacked, In Easy Stitches and, since I was driving, I made Herrick take my pistol, because, for once in a way, he had left his behind, on the bed, he said. Our alarms were without founda- CHAPTER VII ! . the and thats a thing I can say to slowly: and go their way. There was a little silence. very few guests. The festival held that evening in' Thank you, madam. I put her What way shall you go, Richi Tracerys Medici Room was one of hand to my Ups. - I hope youre ard? V such intimate splendor of matter not very tired. I drew. myself up. and mind that, though I subscribed I dont know. Perhaps John HerTired be damned, said Old to it, when first I awoke the next Harry. I never felt so fit in my rick will help me. We might do if it was not a life. until Lord . morning, I wondered something together, ' ' ' ; drefim. Tiii Tuesday, madam. Naseby dies. But Ill always be I sat between two Old Masters The Duchess smiled and nodded, at your service. .Youll only have , on the left the Duchess of Whelp and 1 followed Elizabeth out of the to call me. Ill always come. the right of the Countess of handsome chamber and, presently, ; and Why do you say that, Rifchard? Brief. Each glowed with the ster- into the air. Because you have made me your ling quality of a forgotten age. Lost Elizabeth led the way to the head servant for as long as I live. arts made up their being. Sheer of the steps. be my servdont want you-tbeauty lived with kindness: sheer Its all your doing, she said. ant. brilliance beamed with good will. Which is absurd, said I. Shes I laughed at that. And each admiring the other was mad about you. Then you shouldnt have your tion. We were not fired upon, and Rathus exalted. Their natural royalty lead. the her My dear, you gave eyes, or your mouth, or your beauwas duly served. Powdered foot- I had a claim upon her. How could tiful ways. You shouldnt move as ven was fast asleep. And since we men in scarlet livery stood behind every, chair: gold plate winked upon the table: the choicest fare was perfectly presented. And there I will leave an event Which neither Herrick nor 1 will ever forget, for that evening we two .hobnobbed with the stuff that queens were made of in olden days. That Herrick found instant favor, I need not say. Indeed, Old Harry and he were as good as a play, for, as I have said before, his address was beyond compare, and I think hat each of them whetted the oth- , A TTHEES O Domford Yat i M' W. B. A simj. o$ love and intrigue . . . by. I I Penalized for That Which Was Unavoidable '' - 14 , st : . - ; , . .I o .he ' ; ers wit. When dinner and I were left the1 ladies in and when that was done, Herrick orders to join j , ; : i With ten minutes time: had gone, we were led to a glorious salon, whose tapestries filled the eye. 9 Though the evening was warm, a fire of logs had been lighted upon the hearth: before this the Duchess was resting upon a mighty chaise longue, and Elizabeth was standing beside a jamb of the fireplace, one of her beautiful hands on the chiseled stone, regarding the lei-- j surely flicker that hovered above a ash.' hillock of rose-gra- y As the door closed behind us I have ordered your car, said Old Harry, for half past ten. That gives us just half an hour, which should be enough. Ive one or two things to say, and Ill say , them first. I think we all know where we are and where we shall be next Tuesday at five oclock. On no ac- count try to conceal that we have already met. That Way madness lies. We have all met here tonight for the very first time. Let no one be ill at ease. Except for Richard Exon, I dont think anyone will. Oh, madam, protested Herrick. Dont interrupt, said Old Harry. Besides, youd be at ease with a gaggle of Elders discussing the Youll be delighted with the effects you can achieve with these y initials. Theyre just and outline stitch with a french knot for the flower center. The initials dress up linens or any per- sonal accessories whether you conservatively use one color, a color and black or a variety of colors. Pattern 6158 contains a transfer pattern of two alphabets, alphabets, two 1 and 4 motifs 2JA by 2 inches; information for placing initials; illustrations of stitches. Send 15 cents in coins for this pattern to The Sewing Circle, Dept., 82 Eighth Ave., New York. lazy-dais- 2V4-in- ! : j : , . , , wrath to come.. I very near laughed and Elizabeth covered her. mouth. If you feel uneasy, Richard, always remember at once that though Brief is doing the honors, you are Elizabeths guest. And that, I think, should bring your confidence back. You will take your man, Winter, with you, and I shall take three servants to look after me. One will be Parish that excellent English page whom you have already seen. Should need arise, we can commu-- i nicate through them,- with all Tell the police that you have been invited to Brief, as you understand, to meet me. That will set you above all suspicion, such is this snobbish world. ' One thing more. ; - - : . 1 . , - As luck will have it, Elizabeths mothers jewels were held by the firm of goldsmiths whom I have al-- ; ways employed. Bauble and Levity you probably know the' name. She has, therefore, written to them to say that by my advice she will have the gems reset and desiring them to' be ready with new designs against her coming to London in six weeks time. That letter will send the ball flying: and since she gave this address, the reply will come to this house and will go on to Brief by hand, in my private bag. And now can anyone think of anything else? Because, if they can, let us have it for better or worse. We shant see each other again un-- til we strut on to the stage. . ' ; e. There was a littlg silence. said Old Harry, Very good,VAnd now I want to see Mr. Her-- ' rick alone. . Take your leave of me, Richard, and then make the best of the terrace, until Mr. Herrick appears. Elizabeth will go with you. 1 stepped to her side. Madam, I. said, I have much to thank you for. 1 dont know about that. Never ' mind. Ive much enjoyed your visit - - ch 14-in- ch ' ; . Nee-dlecr- What Dyou Make of. This? He Said. The Fire-Arshe fail me, when you, upon whom you do, or throw a smile over your shoulder, or push back your hair I had none, had done so much? from your temples with one of your head. I shook my You must thank yourself, I lovely hands. And you shouldnt I saw you and that was have your nature which makes a said. man want to pay tribute with all his enough. And as with me, so with heart. inher. The kings ring got you And what does he get in reside: but, once you were in well, turn? the for moon, asked supposing youd Hes paid in advance, said I. she might have told you off, but That have very question shows that you shed was when she through, dont understand. To' have to do sent for a pair of steps. with you is to run into debt your Elizabeth laughed. Then she slid debt. And at once ones instinct is her arm through mine. to do what little one can to pay you I wish I was going with you. back. t Ive been so happy at Raven: and Elizabeth raised her eyebrows. I if this morning Id dreamed that Im afraid youre an idealist, shouldnt come back, I I wouldnt Richard. And a mistake, my have gone. It may have been out dear. Red Leadthats should have Lane at I know Id jump of order, but shown But . . the com. then you the chance to do it again. Ive . . . If it never idealist learns. week-enplete d much enjoyed . . . my m&kes to me set up in a you happy with a couple of men. then you must have your niche, why Theyll miss you terribly, Eliza- way. Ill smile upon you from there. beth. And sometimes, when youre not Sit in the meadow tomorrow looking, I might climb down and be g Ill think of you there. Close to a girl, with the usual the stream by yourself: between human passions, a weakness for anilunch and tea. And, if I can. Ill mals and definite love of dress. sit here at the head of the steps. She plucked at her. frock. Can there Oh, and please be very careful and any good thing come out of Salzalways go armed. Remember, he burg? My dear, you wait. If you knows where you. are, and the woods like the look of me now, youll get about Raven are thick. , up and walk at Brief. And on I promise, I said. There spoke Old Harry, said I: but not Elizabeth. Tuesday . . On Tuesday. Ill see you again. She whipped her arm out of mine And on Wednesday well ride be- and started aside. fore breakfast thats ' natural What ever dyou mean? be my job itll Besides, enough. set my hands on her shoulders I to entertain you as a guest. and turned her round. Ill never be easy," I said, you are a work of nature when youre out of my sight. Here andThat is a work of art.' And you she I know that youre safe: but at on cannot she Brief . . . I drew in my breath. cannot play on her piano, and I think play pipe. your Can you trust your maid? I think you only did it to to make me she. should sleep in your suite. alter my focus and see that Perhaps youre right.. Ill see not the nonsuch I think youyoure are. what Old Harry says. But ' it only upsets me, my lady, Id be easier, Elizabeth. You and doesnt do any good. I know see, by day I can always' be within got failings you must have, call. But by night I cant. And if youve because youre of flesh and blood: you want me to sleep well, youll but youre rather exceptional The do as 1 ask. heaven such grace did lend her. My lady lifted her head to the That she might admired be. Well, lambent sky. must let me admire you in my you You dont look back," she said, own way. "do you when youve ., put your All right, .said Elizabeth, meekhand to the plow? You're not going But ly. bring me garlands, to rest till till youve carried me Richard. dont I couldnt bear that. out of the wood? You wicked girl. You Men don't lay down their honors better. And theres John Thats before their time." Has Gone. m - . , good-lookin- , , . And then? They lay them down, I said aft were very tired, we shared a bottle of beer and stumbled upstairs. I had put on my pajamas, when Herrick opened my door. What dyou make of this? he said. The fire-arhas gone. Gone? said 'I, staring. Gone, said Herrick. As I told you just now, I left it out on the bed. Well, the beds .been made: so, of course, it had to be moved. But its not in the room. It must be, said I. Youve missed it. Come and see, said Herrick, and led the way. For fuli five minutes we sought it, and sought it in vain. At length Brenda must have it, said I. The things not here. I dont think thats likely, said Herrick, in view of what Winter said. And yet I can hardly believe that Percy Elbert the Good would steal it away. And tell me another thing. Why do these crises arise, when one is so drunk with sleep that one can hardly stand up? With that, he' sank heavily down on the foot of his bed. As he did so, a deafening explosion made me jump out of my skin, and, ill one most frantic convulsion, Herrick leapt upward and outward, as though propelled by some spring1. My God, said I, and ripped the quilt from the bed. Twelve inches from the foot of the ruck in the bedstead, a broad-arroblanket declared that below the blanket something had moved. I turned to Herrick. 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