Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-03-26

and turned into the avenue. IL was not
right angle, but the carriage was on
two wheels as 1t went round. Favored
by fortune. he found another unfre-
quented street convenient for his need,
and before he had come to the end of
1t the horses were weary of the strug-
gle. Yet for the sake of safety Darrell
turned them up hill, upon the crest of
which he brought them to u stand
Upon the last part of the course
Darrell had had time for reflection,
and there We're many puzzles whirling
through his mind. Granting that he had
stopped a team that was not running
away, 1t was natural perhaps, that the
driver should have demonstrated with
him, but hardly SO vehemently, with
such blows and maniacal curses. Why
had the woman screamed? How had
1t happened that Paris jehu had been
SO prompt with his revolver? Why
had he not fired second time? Why
had he raised no hue and cry?
AT the moment Of turning into the
avenue Darrell had had glimpse of
the street, and he had seen two figures
running, one undoubtedly the coach
man, the other perhaps chance way
farer, but both silent. That they
should do that amounted to an alb
surdity, for either he was running
away with the horses or they were
running away with him, and In one
case or the other it would be natural
that the pursuer should cry out. More
over, there had been no sound from the
interior Of the vehicle since the mo-
ment when the horses had made their
first plunge. Then Darrell had fancied
that he had heard stif1ed scream and
even the rafting of the catch upon the
door, but from that instant there had
been silence.
The spot where he had stopped the
horses was unfamiliar to him. 1t was
quite dark, though little farther on
were several cafes, and there were
cabs upon the street. His own elui-
page excited no attention, for there
had been nothing sensational about the
ascent of the hill. Indeed, the run
away had created no commotion ex-
cept upon the avenue which had been
crossed, and very little even there.
Darrell got down from the box, hold
ing the reins In his hand, and ap-
proachsd the door of the cab. Imme-
diately the window was lowered, and
he saw woman's face.
1t is remarkable, but true, that the
essence Of an adventure changes the
instant that a beautiful woman ap-
pears In 1t. Though the circumstances
may be most unfavorable for romance
and the man as cold as he can be and
yet live, there will be no exception to
the rule.
When Darrell saw that face at the
carriage window, everything was diff
ferent. Even the past was changed,
and In an instant's pause his sensa-
tons of the last ten minutes hurried to
rearrange themselves. 1t became n
! fine thing to have stolen a cab and u
pair Of horses in a most unusual man
ner and to have gone careering through
the streets Of Paris at the risk of ones
neck.
The woman had large and dark eyes,
with such a warm touch of hazel In
them that it was visible even in so
bad light. Her face was well model
ed, strong and full of meaning, the
brows clean cut the lips rather full
and deep tinted, the nostrils delicate
and tremulous, as one sees them best
among the Greeks. But, upon the
whole, the countenance impressed Oar
rell as that of n lady of his own land,
and he was greatly surprised to be ad-
dressed in Russian, q language Of
which he had fair command.
"a long way In the snow" said she
and paused, eying him intently.
The words could have no possible
relevancy, considering the season and
the surroundings.
"In the snow?" repeated Darrell. ~
am afraid that I do not understand"
you are not Russian" she said in
French. "Why have you done this?"
II don't clearly know what have
DONE" he replied. II saw some horses
running away, as supposed, and
heard a woman's voice that seemed to
call for help, SO stopped the horses,
and then the coachman hit me on the
head with his whip. So pitched him
of his seat, and then the horses ran
away, and here we are"
I'VE shall be followedv' she cried.
1--WE must get away from here"
"If may restore you to your
friends''- Darrell began. 'srell me
where to drive, and r.
I'VE must leave this carriage here"
she said, and he, perceiving her inten-
ton, opened the door for her, and she
stepped out. "Now let us runv'
And they ran, Darrell taking the
girls left arm in his hand as best he
could-for she was wrapped in a long
cloak-and helping her to make good
speed.
They turned at once into a darker
street and from that into another and
then into third until Darrell had lost
even his notion Of the points Of the
compass.
II can go no farther" gasped the
girl at last, and she leaned upon Oar
rell, almost fainting.
"You run WELL" said he, land your
endurance Is remarkable, considering
the disadvantage Of womans attire.
Would it be an impertinence for me to
inquire where we are going:"
II don't know" she said. sit was
merely to get away"
"Do you think this is far enough?''
he asked after brief pause. Because
If it isn't you know, can call cab.
think we might find one at the end of
this street"
The girl seemed to consider.
at might be the safest thing to do,''
she said. II must have time to think,
and owe you an explanation"
Tell me as much or us little as you
please" said Darrell. You owe me
nothing; but. on the contrary, am in
debted to you for u very pleasant adj
venture. By the way. if you will ac-
cept my card-I am John Darrell. an
American visiting Paris and quite ut
home in the city, which makes it the
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