Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-05

was set free. drew 1t taut across the thor
oughfare and tied the loose end of the wire
to a stake on the opposite side of the high
way.
Remounting he journeyed on toward the
north. animated with that comforting sense
of satisfaction which comes to one who at
some trouble to himself, has placed inno-
cent diversion in the monotonous pathway
of a fellow traveller. We should not live
for ourselves alone
Just as a neighboring steeple struck the
hour OF 1 o'clock, Dick, glancing backward.
saw the one light suddenly disappear.
How appropriate that was" unused Dick
The hour and the man, Thank goodness,
the telegraph has not yet been Invented
me road to York is now clear, and have
nothing TO attend TO but the making of a
record which will never be forgotten An
other good man gone!' he added, as he
saw that the lamp behind him was not relit
Daylight found him going strong, far to
the north; he first, the rest nowhere. He
stopped at a wayside inn for breakfast
Knowing II was a good hosiery, for the
iron efffgy of the three-winged wheel of
the Cyclists Touring Club was over the
door.
Are you member of the c. T CT
| asked the landlord.
81 am member of no organization" re-
Piled the truthful Richard. ''for | have lust
been resisning all night from the c. A T.
c. H
After a good breakfast he proceeded mer-
| rily on his way, meeting many Travellers
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but with none of them did h stop to con-
verse, for the highway was too thronged to
make a prolonged interview of financial adj
vantage to him!
But at last ne came to lonely heath
which the high road bisected in a straight
| line and about the center of 1t, with no
one else in sight for miles. he saw an
preaching him young lady on a dainty
wheel
Richard sprang off and planted himself
and his machine squarely across the thor
Oughfarc.
The lady. thinking he wished to speak
with her, which, indeed, was the case,
slipped from her perch to the ground In
| that charminsly casual way in which some
women dismount. seeming to suggest that
she merely happens off.
on wish to inquire the way. sir?' she
asked IN tones of exquisite sweetness
"Oh. no, dear madam" replied Dick with
one of his most correct bows, learned from
his constant association with the aristocra-
cy' whom he met incidentally on their trav-
els Il am, if | may be permitted to term
| myself so. an inspector of highways, and
all roads lead-not to Rome in my case-but
70 prohtable commerce. l must first apollo
tune. defect which l shall at once pro
| coed to remedy" saying which he drew
from his pocket a neatly fitting black silk
mask penetrated by two holes for the eyes
Whlch he put over the upper part of his
| face passing the strings to the back of his
/ head and holding them there
| ould you mind just tying these
| strings? lady makes such a neat knot
| ana they are rather awkward for me tn oct
\ at without mirror"
| with pleasure" replied the girl stand
Ing on uptoe as she tied dainty knot with
| deft fingers Il should think 1t much
| handler TO have the ends of the mask con
| nected with a bit of elastic, that YOU could
| slip over your head"
| 81 have often thought of it," assented the
\ young man, but am rather stickler for
| old-fashioned ways. and so / stick to the
/ strings l fear i am inclined to be con-
sentative; / mix SO much with the nobility
| you know"
Am l wrong In surmsing that YOU are
| a highwayman? Perhaps the famous Mr.
| Turpin hinself?'
| Quite right, madam: Dick Turpin. en-
| tlrely at your service at this moment ac
| compltshing his celebrated ride to York or
| which you have doubtless read. who homes
/ by strict attention to business. to merit a
| continuance OF that custom which IN viii
| always be his endeavor to deserve I'm
l sorry L haven't a card with me hut laft
| town unexpectedly, and. not to put too fine
point upon IL rather in a hurry
| How delightful''
Dick drew forth a huge pistol, and with
| another low bow, said
| But am OBTAINING YOU madam. In the
pleasures oil social conversation let us NOT
| forget the realities of life. l must trouble
| you for your watch and any rings or other
i:te trinkets that can keep as a memento
| OF this most charming meeting
Il am so sorry" answered the girl; ''but
when left home this morning neglected