Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-10-17

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Ing OF his bicycle, which promptly fell
on top of him. For an instant we had
view Of the unfortunate gentleman
sitting fiat in the dust, which made
him cough fearfully. His glasses were
awry on his nose. his mouth was part
ly open, his eyes had wild, indignant
expression. Theodora's carriage ran
over his soft felt hat. and we soon left
our worthy rector out Of sight. Just
before was ready to collapse from
the nervous strain we reached the
spot near which we We're to picnic, and
without realizing what l was doing
l shut off the motor, steered toward un
open space by the side of the road and
put OH the brake. Theodora's carriage
stopped gracefully and without jolt,
rs If it were the most docile creature
one could wish for. When we had re-
covered from this shock of surprise,
we all stepped down upon the ground.
WELL" said Theodore with self
congratulatory tone, I'VE didn't kill
anybody
NO." remarked Jack, "but by gee,
we come mighty near it once or twice."
/ was too much fatigued to reprove
him, Notwithstanding natural abhor-
renee of slang. Instead, suggested:
Lets go down to the spring and get
drink,
This idea was approved by all, and
we strolled through the cool woods to
rock whence gurgles a stream of
cold, pure water. 1t was refreshing,
very, and after we had rested sent
Jack after the lunch baskets. He re-
turned with the information that they
We're not In the carriage.
II do believe you came away and
j forgot them" Theodore said, looking
me in the eye.
"Who?" demanded.
"We," she replied.
Then little Dorothy began to whim-
per. 1t had been time for her lunch
con half an hour previous, and she
| was becoming fretful.
I'll tell you what we can do" said.
GARNER Wortsels place is at the foot
of the mountain, and only mile or
two distant. The children can get
| bread and milk there, at any rate, and
we can procure something for our
selves, l suppose"
"And see dear old Donw cried Doro-
thy with sudden glee. She had wept
when sold him.
We retraced our steps through the
woods. climbed into Theodora's car.
rio cfo fad in, I 1,a
pressure this time, and when we reach
ed the summit Of the mountain sup
pose we were travelling IL miles an
hour.
Better go Slow" said Theodore.
put on the brake without apprecia.
Bile effect. BY this time we were de.
scending the steep road at what seem.
ed terrific rate. Trees, fences. rocks,
simply sailed by us. The machinery
whirred and clattered. was strug.
Cling with the brake. which somehow
! failed to work.
Don't you dare jumpr' command.
ed us Theodore made slight move
| ment you hold Dorothy in your arms.
and. Jack. you hold on to your mothers
ankles rs tight as you can so she can't
| jumpp'
"what will become of usy asked
Theodore.
Were MI right If we don't meet a
team on the mountains" shouted In
return. when we get to the level I'll
reverse the, machinery. which can't
do now. for the sudden stop would
throw us oil out on our heads!'
l never knew before how the young
lady feels who dives from the top of n
circus tent far down, into the net spread
a few feet above the sawdust. And /,
never want to know it again. At last
we reached the foot Of the mountain
and reversed the mQt2y. .E,as.,a.st..rrt d