The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-06-25


the adventure was the attempt to win the
fair Miss Preston. | was prepared to risk
bruises and even broken limbs for her.
Ny plan was to have mishap near hel
dwelling at Iryington. Make the worst OF
it and if possible, secure an introduction
to her through this. After that | should
leave it to luck, Nine Zemora prediction
and my appearance to do the rest.
In due time, mounted on my wheel,
reached Irvington, secured rooms, gossiped
with the landlord, and managed to gain al
the information | required as to the resi-.
dence of Miss Preston.
The following day | rode in that direc.
tion. and discovered that The PopIars
stood about quarter of mile out OF the
village. at the foot of a rather steep hill
Luck certainly favored me it was just the
place for a spill, especially if attempted.
As passed the gates saw female oil
the lawn playing with terrier. The dog,
seeing a stranger, barked. This caused
the lady to glance my way.
Sure enough it was the original Of the
photograph. Fair hair. slim figure and a,
pretty as. or more 50, than the camera
had pictured.
The next day determined to win ol
die. Riding through the village ar
rived at the top of the hill which would
take me past The Poplars, Dismouut-
ing. loosened the screws connected wit!
the brake. putting it out Of order. Then,
mounting. | started down the hill
The machine seemed endowed with lf,
a. 1t bounded forward ~ the speed
grew greater my courage grew les. O
course could have used my foot a. ,
brake, but a mishap had to happen some
how. and as well this way a. any other
Faint heart ne er won fair lady -
and ike knight riding full speed down
the course to charge his rival-so down tht
Hill few. The gate pnsts Of The Pop
lars seemed 70 rush toward me Sc
my teeth and prepared 70 break as few
limbs As possible Steering the machine
50 as to catch the gate post ! took uiy
hands f'rugE the handle bar to break IN,
tall Smash and as the machine re
bounded, | fell IN a heap IN the gateway
My arm panied me. and | teli daEcd as
lay and groancd.
The terrier had evidently witnessed M
unfortunate affair, aud came barking {,
the gates Presently. heard steps com
ius near. then voice
Robert. Robert como here quick
s,ulc oue ha. had an accident
I .gnaned "a let them know was alive
The gate openei, and through my half
cls...,d eyes | saw Miss Preston and mat
servant. Then a sxeet voice said
Poor fellow he unconscious od,
his collar. Robert, while get some re
st0rativc
Robers obeycd, aud Miss Preston brought
the ,simulan,, pouring some through my
olinehsd teeth
| fcls ashamed OF the par, | was play.
iag. bat considering the risks run, woal'
20 through wiIh t.
We must gvt him into the house
Robert Can We manage it, OF had yo'
better fetch sam
Robert thought lg voulj be too muel
for his Young msS-us, 50, TO save tuTthe
,roublc. I gave big sigh aud sioSl
opened my eyes
Where am T. sasped.
Yoa ye had a nasty fan but let u
heIp vgu into the house said Mis-. Pres
ton IN a persuasive voice
Thank. | mu.tered, slowly assum
INK sitting position Then. as | attemp,e'
To Ifs ms left arm, gave a cry Of pain
it was a genuine cry this time-my ara
vas useless
Miss Preston voice ,rembled a. 81
asked ..Do.- your arm hurt Is
broken
Yes, I think il Is. exclaimed a
with Robert help got 20 my ieet.
seemed to be she only serious damage sus
taiaed. and | yeyiled myself for being sueI
fool
Perhaps nothing would come Of 1t atte
an. but 80 far nav scheme had worked lu-
A. [ should have desired barring the broke
arm
TO for Dr. Buruey at once Robert
Then, with A blush. she said viii yol
le, me help you across to the house,
Taking my sound arm, she assisted m
across the lawn, aud into large room
Then she placed comfortable chair 70
me near low table, where | could res
the broken limb
Il N afraid | tn putting You to lot
trouble. | remarked
,.Oh, don think that | m pleased
was at home and able to give some help
How did it happen?
Il was relying upon the brake to com
safely down the hill, but unfortunately
failed me, aud before | knew what hat
happened, colided with your gate post,
| explained. looking down, not daring I
meet her clear, blue eyes
Robert soon returned with DIR. Burney
and after sundry groans on my part, the
arm was set.
You come of very lucky, said tn
doctor. "a smaller thing than that ha
smashed many man : neck.
YES. doctor, but YOU know the oI
saving. Fools for luck. -
! He did not guess how true It was IN IN
/ case.
well. well with little care and pa
tience you will soon have the use Of you
arm again. Are YOU staying in Irving
/ ton?
.sYes. at the hotel Twas going to pu
a few days in round here, but as time ; m
own for a few weeks | might as well sta
longer and nurse this limb,
| He promised to call at the hotel the fol
lowing day and departed.
An elderly lady entered the room wit
Miss Preston, who had evidently explaine,
the accident to her,
handed them my card. She was
Mrs. Townsend. aunt to Miss Preston
They walked to the gate with me when
| left.
uYour machine shall be sent to YOU
hotel. Mr.. Seaton; I'm afraid it will re
quire specialist, remarked Miss Pres
ton. with laugh.
let us know how your arm progresses
If YOU find time hangs heavily, cur smaI
library is open to you, and at your service,
remarked Mrs Townsend