Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-10-04

10 SO, fool as the girl is, she will have
nothing more to say to you.'
The young man realized the force Of
this, and he walked along the path
silent, while old Scudam ore cycled
slowly along by his side. When they
were still some distance from the gate
that led into the main road Sherwin
made sudden dash into the bushes,
and drew cycle which was concealed
there. The old man, thinking the
dash was made to escape him, jumped
from his machine, and so the young
fellow got a perceptible advantage in
the race. He pushed the cycle before
him to the path and sprang on it,
Now, Old Scud," he shouted, lets
see who reaches the highway first"
Although Scudamore was not old his
powers on the bicycle were nothing to
those of the cashier The young man
reached the gate long way ahead of
him, and when Scudamore passed into
the highroad his speedy opponent was
nowhere to be seen. Cid Scudamore
knew the young man must have taken
the road to the village, for the other
way led directly to his own house, and
it was not likely the cashier would
have taken that direction.
The truth was, however, that Sher-
win had not gone into the main road
at all, but had concealed himself be-
hind the porter's lodge. The porter,
being under notice of dismissal, was
reckless. He hated Old Scud and was
friendly to the lovers. The moment
Scudamore entered the highroad young
Sherwin sprang on his bicycle and
went like lightning up the path again
until he overlook the girl. He quickly
explained to her what had happened
and said;
"You see, my dear Edna, life for you
will be perfectly unbearable, now that
he has found it out There is nothing
for us but to escape to the Scottish
border as quickly as we can and get
married, We must go at once, or, as
your father said, there is no chance of
my ever seeing you again, If we don't"
But" protested the girl, show are
we to go? You can't take me on your
cycle, and haven't one OF my own,
and | couldn't ride If had, If we
walk, father will surely overtake us,
and he viii surely inquire for me the
moment he gets home"
''Ill tell you what to do" said the
young man, who was person of re-
source, you go to the house as quickly
as you can. Ill go back to the porter's
lodge, conceal my cycle, and wait for
you there. Order out the dog cart.
and put what things you urgently
need in it. Have the fastest horse in
the stable harnessed to the dog cart.
Drive down to the lodge. l will join
you there, and after that we will
chance it."
But" said the girl, 1--WE are sure tc
meet father between the town and
here"
mot if we turn down Durwood's
lane. If we can get that far we are all
right. He will never think of looking
in that direction. The great thing i.
speed, so get down to the porter's
lodge as quickly as you can. You see
nobody at the house suspects any thing
and it will not be difficult, but after
to-day you will fin,l that you will bt
kept close prisoner. 1t is now Oh
never, Edna, if you care anything fol-
me-"
Edna protested that 81 cared every
thing. The young man Went back t.
the porter's lodge. He concealed hi
bicycle, and then waited with mucl
impotence for the girl AT last sh,
came, driving horse that was cele
brated for its speed, Young SherwiI
sprang up beside her.
LET me have the reins,n he said.
mo, no." protested the girl I'm
sure | can drive ever so much bette
than you can, and besides, if we NEE
father he cannot accuse me of stealth.
the horse, while it is just possible h,
might make such charge against you
If we are caught"
They reached the turning and go
into the lane without being observed
and SO felt reasonably certain of sue
cess. But, alas! they had counted no
ON the uncertain ways of Old Scud
He had cycled down into the town ant
found nothing of the man he was pur
suing. He had learned from passers
by that no one had passed on cycl
for more than an hour, so he made u
his mind that the young man woul,
. come by the lane, which, though TIN
longest way round, was the safes
from observation. Accordingly Oh
Scud, without waiting in the town
cycled out through the place to wher
the lane joined the main road. ii
felt sure he would meet his enem
, there, and his prediction was indee
verified, but in way he little imag
. ined. He was looking for a cyclis,
/, and so paid little attention to tn
! traps he met.
. 'There is just one chance in mi
' lion," said young Sherwn to Edna
when she, with terror, recognized he
father on his wheel, land that is h
), may not recognize us. Anyhow, Their
will be a race for it. It's too late t
turn back, Edna, SO whip up the hors
and let us win if we can"
1t is curious thing that impression
are sometimes left ON the brain as
: photograph is left on an undevelope
!, plate. The young people at frs
= thought they had passed the old ma
unrecognized. He was bending hi
lead over his work, and putting hi
best ticks on the treadles. He merel
Tlanced at the cart, and would hav
asked il they had seen cyclist, onl