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Farnham was supposed to have several policies, each one for an enormous sum; he had left everything of which he should die possessed, life assurance and all the rest, to Wildred, who would actually go halves with Farnham when the money should be secured.
Wal, one o' them two was Stutter's catch, a high-kickin' Mexican dancin' gal down ter San Juan. I ain't goin' ter tell yer what I think o' her fer fear o' gittin' perforated. She hed 'long with her another performer, a darn good-looker, too, as near as I could make out in the dark. Wal, them two gals was purtendin' ter be huntin' arter you; wanted ter warn yer agin Farnham, er some sich rot.
Farnham were about as chummy together as anyone in the house." Apparently at my leisure, really with great impatience, I repaired to the extremely handsome "barroom" of the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and here the oracle was very communicative. Having mixed me a peculiarly American drink called "gin fizz," the bartender was willing to chat of Mr. Farnham.
I will dress, and when I have bid farewell to the noble Dame Ermyntrude I will on to Farnham; but you will see me here again on the day that the King comes." So Chandos went his way that evening, walking his horse through the peaceful lanes and twanging his citole as he went, for he loved music and was famous for his merry songs.
To-day, however, they brought ugly reports; and I ought to tell you that some of them concern you." Farnham lifted his eyebrows inquiringly. "We keep men to loaf with the tramps and sleep in the boozing kens.
You try turn me against Señor Farnham. I tink you not catch Mercedes so." "You do not believe me?" "Sapristi! I know not for sure. Maybe I help, maybe I not. First I talk vis Señor Farnham, an' den I know vether you lie, or tell true. Vatever ees right I do." "Then permit me to pass."
"Oh, one minute; do, do stop one minute," cried Mary, as the broad crescent of the fall flashed before her. "Isabel, Isabel, did you ever see any thing like that?" "Really, Judge, your pet is very forward, and so tiresome," said Mrs. Farnham, gazing down upon the waters with a weak sneer; "one would think she had never seen a mill-dam before." This sent the poor child back to her corner again.
"It seems that the gentleman had a friend staying with him at the House by the Lock until a week or so ago a Mr. Farnham, an American who has since sailed for home. They were in the habit of taking a daily walk together, whenever they were not in town, and a week before Christmas noticed that close to the little backwater two men were living in a tent.
"It is in truth great honor to the house of Loring," said she, "yet our roof is now humble and, as you have seen, our fare is plain. The King knows not that we are so poor. I fear lest we seem churlish and niggard in his eyes." But Chandos reasoned away her fears. The King's retinue would journey on to Farnham Castle. There were no ladies in his party.
"What will you give me," he said, "if I can induce Howard to like it?" "My eternal friendship," she laughed. "That's not enough," said Trixton Brent. "Howard," said Honora that evening, "I've been going through houses to-day." "Houses!" he exclaimed, looking up from his newspaper. "And I've been most fortunate," she continued. "I found one that Mrs. Farnham built she is now Mrs. Rindge.
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