THE WARNING 139 



She wanted to find Moriarty. The news had 

 shocked her, but as yet she could scarcely believe 

 in its truth. Susie Gallagher was not a person to 

 bear conviction however easily she might bear 

 tales ; but Moriarty would be able to decide. 



Moriarty was in the stable-yard with Doolan. 

 They were overhauhng the fishing-tackle of the 

 past season, deep-sea lines and conger hooks and 

 what not, whilst Mrs DriscoU stood a,t the back 

 entrance to the kitchen premises, her apron over 

 her arms, assisting them. She popped in when 

 ]\Iiss Grimshaw made her appearance, and Moriarty 

 touched his cap. 



Ever since the baih£f incident he had a great 

 respect for the governess — the respect a sportsman 

 has for a sportsman. 



" Moriarty," said Miss Grimshaw, " I want to 

 speak to you." 



" Yes, miss," said Moriarty, stepping up to her. 



" I have just had some very serious news about 

 the horses. I had better speak to you about it 

 in the hbrary. Come in there." 



She led the way into the house. 



When they were in the hbrary she shut the door 

 and told him aU. 



" Divil mend them," said Moriarty, who seemed 

 much perturbed. 



" Do you think there is any truth in it? " 



"I do, miss, and what's botherin' me is the 

 master bein' away." 



" He's coming back on Thursday." 



