The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-28
Famous Automobile Racers in America.

whose voice had that rich huskiness Of
tone one is apt to associate with much
imbibing of beer and spirits Its
long way, Idly"
Can you change me half a sovereign"
The Jehu signihed that he could. and
Di handed him the golden coin; but what
was her dismay when the cabby with
great promptitude turned his horses
head in the direction from which they
had just come, and ratified of, leaving
her standing on the pavement, helpless
Not since her childish days had Diana
felt so inclined to burst into tears. But
that would not mend matters, and she
tried to console herself with the reelection
that she could borrow her return cab fare
from her hostess.
For some time she waited. but no one
answering her first modest appeal she
rang again. and this time more emphat-
icalIy. instantly there was a wild scuffl-
ing and rushing to and fro in the regions
below stairs. At length the door slowly
opened, and a man presented himself
Mrs. Boyce-Dunton
''Nlissus is bout" he answered, strang-
But cried Diana, live come to
ITS put off" he explained 1.-THE sec
ond Sunday in March. Miss; not third
in January. No ones at home. no one"
AS the door swung forward Diana sud
denly recollected that she was penniless
nave A} 10 lOl ny az lsale 49,,
she said II was gong 10 DorrOW from
Mrs. Boyce-Dunton, but, as she is not
here. can you lend me five shillings2
To her great d1smay the man only
srinned and most deliberately winked at
"A bit thin" was his verdict as this
time with great determination. he closed
the door against her. and Di heard him
locking and barring it with noisy care
A feeling of great anger against Mrs
Boyce- Dunton, who had placed her in
such a position, came over the elrl as
she stood there on the steps OF that IN
hospitahle house. wondering what on
earth she could do.
she told herself To walk on TIL | tind
a cab and pay him when l arrive home
don't want to have to yak 80 iar ~. N
these shoes and. oh dear, it's beginning
to rainl l suppose ! look a very strange
figure" very pretty one, too, with the
her dusky hair that curled only all the
more persistently In the damp IL.
! The few that passed her We're occupied,
and after what seemed to her miles of
weary walking. she paused on the edge
! of the pavement to listen for the sound
I of the longed-for clip-cl0p of a hanson.
/ Her JOY as one, seemingly empty came in
/ sight was almost hysterical- and she
dashed into the road to meet it. stumbled
and fell almost under the horses hoofs
! The hanson stopped abruptly. and it
/ false-leaped out, and went to the assist
ance Of the little mass of scarlet and
AS he stopped over and lifted her to
her feet he gave an exclamation OF
Oliver! on may I have your eab2',
"Of course. Are YOU hurt?' Mr. West
"' aoh, no. 81 only dirty from head 10 foot.
She suited the action to the word. and
Where do YOU desire to go2' he asked.
Any You 5i do do not mind my troubling you
as far as Desnore Place. 1 hope. he re
marked stiffly: It's not great dis
diana Diana looked at him from beneath her
you You must wonder how it is I came to
be in such plight she said, with a lit
| tie catch in her breath, ''and-and sup
pose you'n be glad when I tell you It $
| woman-on-on whose account we quar-
ION whose account you We're very an
I gry with me- corrected Oliver, smiling
s'Let me hear the whole story, darl-
The The doleful recital was duly poured
/ forth. punctuated by sobs- but before II
/ was concluded DIS head was resting on
divers shoulder, his arm was round her
waist ,. ~
Boyce- Dunton,' she said. signing, and
Auntie was right in not wanting me tc
90 alone. In fact, everyone was right,
nv poor darling" murmured Oliver,
sympathetically, you have indeed had
ean,f SelTs Feeling grateful 10 Mrs Boyce-
Dunton and that dishonest cabman-"
Why" asked Diana, opening her sort
West raised her face to his and looked
at Der T eauif think. he asked meaningIy
"that YOU need ask that question: Can I
Won guess why I feel lenieutly disposed
toward those who have brought about
And. on more mature reflection, Diana
admitted that she could
All betting. ali stalking of valuables
on the outcome of games of chance OF
skill. all playing, for example, Of card:
for prizes, is gambling; all buying O
chances in a drawing. whether of lot
terry. policy or rattle by mail. in an Of
fee. shop or church building is gam
bling; all specializing in margins ane
ali investments in securities. based up
on prospects only and promising i'm
mense returns when oil is struck o.
gold is found, is gambling.-Rev. Rob
ert westly Peach. Presbyterian. Cam
! den. n. J.