Fortunately
it was the season in London and everybody was coming into town. I
soon knew who the Lady's intimates were and their favorite rendezvous.
The next step was to become familiar with the personality of the lady
and to gain some idea as to her habits, her likes and dislikes. I
heard that the lady was in the habit of going horseback riding in Hyde
Park. Every day I made it my business to take a two-hour canter along
the bridle path. My patience was rewarded on the fifth morning, for I
saw her galloping by with a party of friends.
The next morning I was on the bridle path at the same hour. Finally
she came galloping along with the same group, and after they had
almost gone from sight, I galloped after them. I found out where they
kept their horses and after they had dismounted I sauntered up to the
stable and made inquiries. I learned that they always went out at the
same time of day. Thereafter I made it my business to pass the lady
on the bridle path day after day. I pride myself on few things, but
my horsemanship is one of them. Many a hard tussle and bleeding nose
I got riding Brumbies across the wild tracks of Australia. I also
learned a trick or two among my Tuareg friends which I exhibited for
the lady's benefit on various occasions. I did not hope to gain an
introduction, but only to attract attention and familiarize her party
with my appearance, applying one of the test points of human
psychology.
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