The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-10

TIE 8 o'clock car. Her nearest nelghbor
had promised to come over and keep
Grandma company, and get dinner for the
men, so there was nothing at home to
worry about.
1t was October now, and the forests
were gorgeous in autumn foliage. Mrs.
Drew walked briskly along feeling light
hearted and happy. The neighbor who
lived on the corner, came out and lean
ing on the fence, spoke to her.
I'm real glad you are going" she said
heartily. It's done you good already
You look ten years younger. You have
been tied pretty close since old Mis- Drew
came to live with you. Here comes your
car Lucky you took a shawl, for there
may be some open ones. You know you
have TO change when YOU get to the end
Of the line at Weston and 60 over the
railroad bridge and take another car there.
Well, goodbye and good luck to you
The car was nearly empty and she sat
in corner seat where she could look out
aheaG. The familiar roads looked strange,
somehow. Perhaps it was because she
never had been over them so swiftly be-
fore. 1t was a nice way to ride. she
told herself, and she wished she had not
waited so long before trying it. When
Weston was reached and the car stopped
at the end of the track, she sighed hap
PLY. She was glad the journey was only
half over.
She found the other car waiting. This
was an open one, so she put her shawl on
and sat on the sunny side. 1t was warn-
er now, and the open car ride she found
delightful. At length the town where
Julia lived was reached. She kept a
sharp lookout for the house. and when she
saw it she rose to her feet and reaching
up pulled the bell cord then sat down
again. To her surprise the car did not
stop, but the conductor made his way
along the running-board to her side His
face was flushed and he looked very an
cry.
Did you want to get off here?" he
demanded. loudly
yes" she answered, wondering at his
manner.
He gave the cord vicious jerk, and
the car began to slow down.
I'm here to ring this bell" he said
sternly. THAT is what I am hired for
and that is what 1 do. You don't want
to touch it, Do you understand? Don't
ever touch It,"
His face grew redder and his voice loud
er and more angry you haven't any
business medling with the cords See that
you remember it, will you? Wait" he
added, sharply, as she made a motion to
rise. Don't get off till the car stops"
ITO bad to give it to the old lady So"
said man in the smokers seats. Every
one in the car was looking at her. and
poor Mrs. Drew flushed painfully.
The car was some distance beyond
Julias house and as she walked slowly
back, her shoulders dropped and she look
ed tired and miserable. She felt home
sick and almost wished she had not come
1t was FIVE in the afternoon when she
again went over the railroad bridge on
her way home. There would be a quarter
OF an hour before the car started, but
K stood waiting, so she went up the steps
The door stuck little when she tried
II and some one inside opened It for her
It was the conductor, and there was a
smile on his boyish face as he resumed
his seat.
"Pm eating my supper" he explained,
land If you viii excuse me, III keep
right on. You see, we have to wait here
and Jim. he's the motorman, he goes over
to she lunch room and gets his supper,
as We don't have another chance till T.
But you sec. on the way here we go
right by my house and my wife runs out
and hands me my supper. and l tell you
70 beats lunch counter stun all holler"
Somehow the young mans CHEEKY voice
made Mrs Drew feel less unhappy. and
she looked at him scarchingiy.
IL want TO cell you something" she
began hesilaingly. you see / went 10
spend the day with my daughter Julia.
and when got almost there 1 tried TO