BY
AT THE CAME
NAT GOULD.
(Author of The Pace that Kills,""The- Rour of the Ring,” etc.),
(Continued from Page 7.) The race, however, drew her attention again; Groff was her hero, and he was rid- ing, trying to match a hopeless defeat, and turn it into a wonderful victory. Mab knew very little about racing, but the merest novice conld tell that Bitterna was putting in a brilliant run; the yellow jacket came flashing along on the outside in dazzling fashion.
"He has never ridden a better racę, win or lose," said Harry, watching Geoff's effort.
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"Do you know who that man was you ↑ were talking to?" he asked coldly. She noted the tone, and looked up quickly.
Who was it?" she said, "Louis Baunf," said Geoff. She gave a little frightened cry, and seemed about to faint.
Geoff at once changed his manner; he was all anxiety. How did you come to speak to him ???
he asked.
"He spoke to me,
Like his confounded cheek? growlą;i
Geoff.
He mistook mo for someone else," she She must deceive suid, in a low voice. him for the present, until she had time to "What is think, to work things out. he?"
Well, for one thing, he's a sharper, T fancy-a man who takes advantage of other people's weaknesses. He is the man There were only three horses in it-Harry Burney said my father, had bought Comet, Bitters, and Cape Cod, and Geoft's over at that wretched election. He kept mount bad very little chance to all ap- a club, a gambling den, in Paddington
When things got too hot, be left for Mel- bourne. Harry's opinion of bim is worse He says he would not put thap mine. anything, however bad, past him. You see I was not unjustified when I felt rather upset at seeing you talking to him," said Geoft.
paaraneus.
Peersol yelled, as only a leather-lunged bookmaker can, and Baunt was roused to some show of excitement. Another in- terested spectator was Joe Button, who had come into the lawn in front of the Htand. Joe was bad against Comet in his book. If Cape Cod won," he would have a "skinner;" if Bitters, won, he would, metaphorically, kick himself för not backing it. Cape Cod struggled to
Comet's neck, and the favourite shook him off; he struggled again and-oner mure féll back.
***P'va beaten him," thought Gilpin.
Bitters tacked. Cape Cod. exhausted with his effort to beat Comet, Geoff felt * thrill of exultation as Bitters beat him and went after Comet,
The yellow jacket was not a length behind, but the distance to the judge's box was short. Bitters' trainer knew the horse possessed speed, but was not pre: pared for such a revelation as this: the savage brute flew over the ground with great strides; he drew up to Comet's hind quarters, hung on there, then got his head level with Gilpin's body.
Mab shivered, as she said, in a low
I quite understand how you felt,
voice.. Geoff."
CHAPTER XXVI.
CONDITIONS. Mab did the wisest thing under the cir- She told Mrs. Kirkton cumstances. everything, and said she had asked her father to call, so that there might be an explanation.
Mrs. Kirkton was naturally much sur- prised; it was a most extraordinary meet- ing. There was no telling what might come of it. Her first thought was for her- self. She might have to part with Mab. if it was for the girl's welfare, she ought not to stand in her way
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Would it be for Mah's welfare? Her father was going under another name, which in itself was suspicious. What so had he for it. Men did not sail under false colours for nothing.
You were quite right to ask him to call," she said. Do you wish to leave
Mab" uc
No, no; indeed I do not," said Mab hurriedly, in distress.
Not if your father desires it' "No. He has no claim upon nie. He deserted me and Tom. I am of age,"
It was a desperate struggle; there was: no flinching. Comet had not been brought from Victoria without good rea- son; the weight of money on him was justified. Pecraol's mood changed, so did Baanf's; where victory had seened cer- tain, now there was doubt, a big doubt. Geoff rode well; he was a good finisher: as in cricket, so in race riding, he could always be depended upon, in a critical moment; he was good at the game, both games. Never had he shown to more ad- vantage; it was surprising how skilfully
But he may make things unpleasant." he handled "that brute
That remains to be seen.
I do not Although Bitters was bad tempered, he think he will. 1 sorry he is a bad nover flinched in a tight finish; Conet's, it hurts me," said Mah. rider was to learn this to his cost. Lucas "He may not be very bad," said Mrs, Gilpin was doing his bes, Felping Coin most me. He was kind to you when Kirkton, Some good is to be found all he knew, and he aated Being senten by Geoff, whom he regarded as an ama
you were a child." tenr. At last Bitters drew level with.
Ditters."
Comet; they were running neck and neck, not an inch between them, it was a grand, Boul-stirring sight, there is nothing to equal it in any other sport, where there element of danger to the spectater. Gouff timed his anprome effort to the second. Just at the right moment, he gave Bitters one sharp cut, the horse sprang forward, winning on the post in the last stride; until the judge hoisted the numbers, the result was in doubt. When number three was put ui, the cheering Geoff was popular, and fie was great. had beaten the specially readied horse over the border.
Pooraoi swore savagely, and then maid t. Bannt:
That's the second time he's beaten us; it was Moonlight in the Newinarket; now he's ridden the winner here--I wish. knew how to to pay him out.”:
Leave that to me," said Banof. You? What can you do?" asked Pecraoi encering.
"More than you think. You're not the cleverest man in creation, as your last two moves prove," said Banof.
Geoff, surrounded by a small group of friends was telling them how Bitters was struck into, and that his win, under the circumstances, was little short of marvel
Jons.
Mab listened with an eager face, but be noticed there was a startled look in her eyes, and wondered at it.
She moved away from the others with Tom.
Stay here a moment, Sis, he said: “I want to have a look at something,” and he ran off.
As
For the nioment, she was alone. Louis Baunf came hurriedly across, he almost ran into her. He apologised, ther Taced each other, looked into each other's Mab turned pale as death, so did Planif; both were completely unnerved.
Who are you?" asked Mab in a strange voice.
eyes.
Bannt was spellbound, then said: "I also ask that question, who are you?".
"Mab Seymour."
"I thought, so." He made a sudden determination. My name is Seymour." "You are my-y" She staggered backwards, and would have fallen, but ho guided her to a scat close at hand. She recovered herself, and he said, bend ing over her:
I ate your father. You thought me dead
A sorrowin, ashamed look came into his face. He was not wholly bad, deep down at of sight was a speck or two of good.
J
**This is a strange meeting," said Mab, much agitated. "Can I believe you? 1 must; I know. it. Why are you here 1 What are you doing? Why did you desert us}">
"It will take a long time to answer those questions, and I must see you. Where can we meet 1
Mab thought, then said:
"It will be better for you to call where we are staying, in Macquarie Street," and she gave him the address.
"Go away
now, please, I must think for myself, and for Tom
"Tom" he exclaimed.
"Have you forgotten you have a son ?? she asked bitterly.
"And your mother?" he asked in a low voice..
"Dead-years ago."
He went away; as he did so, Geoff camus
up to her.
Oh, yes, I never remember him being very angry, although he was often silent, said Mab.
When Louis Bannf (the name muy still he used) called, he was shown into the roon where Mab, who had seen him com- ing, waited, Ho looked at her for a moment, then came forward. He was about to kiss her, when she drew back. He made no comment, but a light sigh escaped him.
"Sit down," said Mal. "Tell me why you deserted us in London."
"I cannot, but I assure you I had no choice. I was compelled to leave Eng- land.'
Then you must have done something "wrong."
"I did. I was sorry then; I am not so sorry now. Time has deadened the feel-
he said.
You go under the name of Louis Bannf. Why?"
Because when I left England, I took that Dame, and I have not changed it. Who told you I was Louis Banaf?". "Mr. Lovett," said Mab colouring, He noticed ber. flushed face, and drew conclusions.
"Where did you meet Mr. Lovett ?." Mau explained, then said how the cane to Australia, with Mrs. Kirkton and Tom
"Where is Tom?"
"Out; I think you had better not see him."
"Why not? He is my sou.""
"Do you think you have looked after him like a father?
"No."
"
"Then he can have no filial affection for you."
"You like Geoff Lovett !" he said. "I do he has been very kind to us." "I suppose he gave me Bannf, a bad character?"
"It was not good."
"If he knew what I know, he would be more careful," said Bannf.
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