Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-05-19

Il
E q broke away from him and
threw herself into the arms Of
tall, excited Uncle Caspar. The con-
ductor, several trainmen and few ca
ger passengers came up. the former
crusty and snappish.
We'll. get aboard.' he growled. 1--WE
can't wait all night
The young lady looked up quickly,
her sensitive face cringing beneath the
rough command. Lorry stepped in
stantly to the conductors side, shook
his finger vigorously under his nose
and exclaimed in no uncertain tones:
"Now, that's enough from you! If
hear another word out of you, III make
you sweat blood before tomorrow
morning. Understand, my friend"
law, who are you:" demanded the
conductor belligerently.
You'll learn that soon enough. After
this you'll have sense enough to find
out whom you are talking to before
you open that mouth of yours. Not an
other word"' Mr.. Grenfall Lorry was
not president of the road, nor was he III
any way connected with it, but his
we'll assumed air of authority caused
the trainman's ire to dissolve at once.
Excuse me, sir. I've been worried
to death on this run. meant no Of
fense. That old gentleman has threat
ened to kill me. Just now he took out
his watch and said if | did not run
back for his niece in two minutes he'd
call me out and run me through. I've
been nearly crazy here. For the life OF
me | don't see how you happened to
be-
'Oh, that's all right. Let's be off,
cried Lorry. who had fallen some dis
tance behind his late companion and
her uncle Hurrying after them, he
reached her side in time to assist her
in mounting the car steps.
THANK YOU" smiling down upon him
bewitchingly. At the top of the steps
she was met by her aunt, behind whom
stood the anxious man servant and the
maid. Into the coach she was drawn
by the relieved old lady, who was crit
ically inspecting her personal appear
ance when Lorry and the foreigner en-
tered.
"Ach, it was so wild and eXhilarating,
Aunt Yvonne," the girl was saying, her
eyes sparkling. She stood straight ana
firm, her chin in the air, her hands III
those of her aunt. The little travelling
cap was on the side of her head. her
hair was loose and very much awry,
strands straying here, curls blowing
there in utter confusion. Lorry fairly
gasped with admiration for the lowell
ness that would not be vanquished.
I'VE came like the wind. | shall new
er, never forget it." she said.
"But how could you have remained
there. child? Tell me how it happened.
We have been frantic said her aunt,
half in English. half in German.
"Not now, dear Aunt Yvonne. See
my hair! What fright | must be!
Fortunate man. your hair cannot be so
unruly us mine. OH" The exclamation
was one of alarm. In an instant she
was ut his side, peering with terrified
eyes ut the bloodstains on his neck and
face. 1t is blood! You are hurt. Uncle
Caspar. Hedrick-quick! Attend him!
Come to my room at once. You are suf-
fering Minna, find bandages.
She dragged him to the door OF her
section before he could interpoSe q re-
mOnStrance.
ut is nothing "a mere scratch.
Bumped ny head against the side OF
the coach. Please don't worry about it;
| can care for myself. Really. 1t
DOESN'T
But it does! 1t has bled terribly.
Sit there! Now. Hedrick. some water"
Hedrick rushed off and was back in
moment with basin of water.
sponge and towel. and before Gren-
fall fully knew what was happening
the man servant was bathing his head.
the others looking on anXiously. the
young lady apprehensvely. her hands
clasped before her as she bent over to
INSPECT the wound above his ear.
at is quite an ugly cut said Uncle
Caspar critically. Does it pain you
SIR"
"Oh. not q great deal" answered Lor
ry. closing his eyes comfortably. 1t was
all very pleasant. he thought.
should it not have Stitches, Uncle
Caspar:" asked the sweet, eager voice.
81 think not. The flow is stanched.
(f the gentleman will allow Hedrick 10
trim the hair away for a plaster and
then bandage it | think the wound will
give him no trouble" The old man
spoke slowly and in very good English.
"Really, uncle, is it not serious|
mo. no." interposed Grenfall Lorry.
az knew it was triie. You cannot
break an Americans head. Let me go
TO my own section, and I'll be ready to
present myself as good as new In ten
minutes
You must let Hedrick bandage your
head" she insisted. go with him,
Hedrick."
Grenfall arose and started toward
his section, followed by Heurlck.
Il trust you were not hurt during
that reckless ride" he said, more as a
question, stopping in the aisle to look
back at her.
81 should have been mass of brnis'
es. gashes and Jumps sld it not been
for one thing" she said, faint fush
coming to her cheek, although her eyes
looked unfalterinely into his. will
you join us in the dining car! Will
have a place prepared for you at our
table"
.Thank you. You are very good. l
shall ioin YOU as soon as am presenta-
Bile"
"Ve ore TO be honored. sir" said the
HOOD FIRM