Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 83, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 August 1934 — Page 21

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The Amateur Gentleman

'By Jeffrey Farnol J

Rroi'i nrRK toimt XV'rfT: 1 ~ **. to a rar;t**Tn*n. B*r inV'lUr*- - ter f"• m* h*mn e *f ►*•: v:r.<lrl tho*;*r.<J H' • ' John Ba"• : rrr.-r Ert.:Ji mamp.oni• ■ -> tr * * ■ ottt v% the ton, •no. • • H*t Ball a to a f-r - r ch,j . hi* lathar - V • to roun* B*r*r tv lr ,, t j.rr.imf o BvrifT H (■. it- th* Horan, tro.ar \ j| • • IV t Sc M , *r , tmr Car: • - :1’ f ' aonr Mer*C *h. H *•, a * * 'h I.dv Cl*ne nd t,.-, •• . - . * Rat dual u a |M -,(• • : : t r:, r. to tr.* Kiri Ba- * * Pa'rsT. a format !>*■,' •r; a . . ar.d t'iT a home lr. !/• r.rt-r. Ha . - • • r Ct*. !*hster. a r'?J. a ' Otar R- ■ Cleon*, wl • ■* In •' ** 'f Jatnar Oair.V. a C Ba >r;V Ladr C.aor.e he *LI % ‘t *.-> Jr. love <:th L*dr f-‘, • •••(!•* r'.n’tr.a out that Barrvtr.a • r-raoade* ha-. tiivd him to t'. ■ . . bv London toc;*?v Reverie.* a. fc. . > free a coe fa re nee o • ' hi C.r*: to oav Bir"ir * a debt NOW f.O OS miH THE STORT INSTALLMENT EIOHTY-ONE • Continued i “My I>ir Fa*her and Natty Bell —Since wntin? ir.v la.st letter to you. Ia near St. Jar::- sand set up an establishment vrrond to none. 1 will confess that i : • .; tO be-over-a-x-rd by my retinue of servants, and their grave and decorous politeness; I also nr-rni* that dinner is an orr\ of cour f -which, I find requi:' a different method of attack, for indeed. m the polite, World, tt seems ’.ha* eating is cherished • on ft cf its most important functions hence, dining is an art wh r r r f ’fie pr per manipulation of the n< c vary tools is an exact Science . *1 am happy to tell you that I have *h •-rs-Ki fortune ?r be entered for thr Ontlemen’s Steeplechase, a ir.o-r exclusive affair, which is to b<- brought off at Eltham on the fifteenth of next month. From all accounts it will be a punishing race, with plenty of rough going—plough, fallow, hedge and ditch, walls, stake -fences and water. The walls and water jump are, I hear, the worst. * Now. although I shall be riding against some of the best horseman in England. still I venture to think I can w;n and this for three reasons. First, because I intend to try* to the uttermost —with hand and heel and head. Secondly, because I have bought a horse such a horse as I have only dreamed of ever pos-ses.-ing—all fire and courage, with a long powerful action —Oh. Natty BeU. if you lid but see him! And. thirdly. I am hopeful to win because I was taught horseeraft by that best, wisest of rid'rs. Nattv Bell. y • .. d< r . -hould Twm or lose, x would have you remember my always as -Your dutiful, loving •BARNABAS." n tt a TLTOW as Barnabas laid down his pen. he became aware of voices ar.l mud laughter from the adjaP . • coffee-room, and was proceeding to fold and seal his letter when he started and raised his head, roused by the mention of his own name spoken in soft, deliberate tones that he instantly recognized: "Ah. so you have met this Mr. Beverley?" **Yes.” drawled another, deeper voice, ’the duchess introduced him to me. Who the deuce is he, Chichester?" My dear Carnaby, pray ask Devenham. or Jermnghanj. he's their protege—not mine.” -Sr.'' broke in the viscount's voice. • :rst. Mr Beverlcv is—my friend!" “And mine also, I trust!” said the marquis. *E::ac ly!" rejoined Mr. Chichester. mooth tones, "and. consequent ly. despite his mysterious origin he is permitted to ride in the steeplechase among the very elite of the sporting world —" Ar.d why not. b'gad?" Captain S~n . bv's voire sounded louder and grufT. r than usual. "111 warrant him

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THE cole :r. !..-* pcsM>ssjon of mankind, accumulated through the ages. an. unta to only about nine billion dollars. The ordnance department of the United States army spent twelve billion dollars in two vears. Fieht hundred million dollars were spent for machine guns alone. • • • XEXT—What schooner sank and then rose to the surface several dav S later? 1

a true-blue—sportsman every Inch, and damme! on# of the right sort, j too —sit a horse with any man—i bird at a fence, and ready to givo • or. take odds on his chances. I'll ! swear—” ‘Now r-ally." Mr. Chichester's | tone was softer than ever, "he would -eem to be a general favorite here. Still. K would, at least, he interesting to know exactly who and what i he is." tt tt a INSTALLMENT EIGHTY-TWO VES.” Sir Mortimer's voice chimed in. "and only right in j justice to ourselves. Seems to me, ■ now I come to think of it. I've seen him somewhere or other, before we ! were introduced —be shot if I know j where, though.” • In the—country, perhaps?” the ■ viscount suggested. ' Like as not." returned Sir Mor- j But. as Chiches- ' ter says, it is devilish irregular to i allow anv Tom. Dick or Harry to ! enter for such a race as this. If. ! I as Gling suggests, the fellow is willi ing to back himself, it would, at I lea f. be well to know that he could 1 cover his bets." "Sir Mortimer!” the viscount’s tone was colder and sharper than before, "you will permit me, in the first place, to tell you that his name is neither Tom, nor Dick, nor Harry. And in thp second place, I would remind you that the gentleman honors tne with h friendship. And in the third place, that I suffer j no one to cast discredit upon my | friends. D'you take me, Sir Mortimer?" There followed a moment of utter stillness, then the sudden scrape and shuffle of feet, and thereafter Carnaby's voice, a little raised and wholly incredulous: "What, viscount —d’you mean to take this fellow's part—against me?" "Most certainly, if need be.” But here, before Sir Mortimer could reply, all five started and turned as the door opened and Barnabas appeared on the threshold. "Viscount,” said he, "for that I thank you most sincerely, most deeply. But, indeed, it will not be neeessray, seeing I am here to do it for myself, and to answer such questions as I think—proper.” Ah. Mr.—Beverley!” drawled Sir Mortimer, seating himself on the table and erasing his legs, "you come pat, and since you are here, I desire a word with you.” "As many as you wish, sir," answered Barnabas, and he looked very youthful as he bowed his curly head. "It would seem, Mr. Beverley, that you are something of a mystery, and I, for onp, don’t like mysteries. Then it has been suggested that you and I have met before our introduction, and, egad! now I come to look at you more attentively, your face does seem familiar, and I am curious to know* who you may happen to be?” “Sir." said Barnabas, looking more youthful than ever, ‘such rare condescension. such lively interest in my concerns, touches me—touches me deply„” and he bowed lower than before. tt a tt SUPPOSE, sir,” retorted Sir Mortimer, his cheek flushing a little, "suppose you answer my question. and tell me plainly who and what you are?" and he stared at Barnabas, swinging his leg to and fro as he awaited his reply. ’"Sir." said Barnabas, "I humbly beg leave to remark, that as to who I am can concern only my—friends As to what I am concerns only my Maker and myself—” "Oh. vastly fine.” nodded Sir Mortimer, "but that's no answer." "And yet I greatly fear it must suffice—for you. sir." sighed Barnabas. Sir Mortimer's swinging foot grew still, and he frowned suddenly. (To Be Continued)

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