The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-09-28

~ II sldHoSthi WIN " 'N
rccoil at q level crossing in L country
lane, and Reynolds. shaken out of his
reveric, opened the window, quite pre-
pared for an accident.
But as the view from the windo"
revealed only an impressive stretch oil
green be settled back TO consider Il
more important question.
She was 2 friend and neighbor Of
the Potters. There WAS 4 fair chance
that she might be seen 1t their house.
since an invitation 10 see her at her
own home had not been forthcoming.
That ten m:uute>' tiff III the seaside
at Easter where they had met had not
in the least dctractcG from her charm,
though it had entirely demolished his
welcome, and he would do much to be
near her for y wcek--fcr that he could
endure the Potter&.
\. moment later the little guard IN
up to him.
Il beg pardon. mister" he said, low
ering his voice 10 Il whisper. but you
have q bag there which looks as If it
might have 4 musical instrument ill
it,
Why, yes" the young fellow an
Swered in astoni<hmcnt. My banjo.
"A banjo. That's lucky. What
tunes can YOU play: Can you play
Rule, Britannica"
Great Scott, Why, yes. l think so.
But what i'll the name OF pats1ncc--
Then you are lhe han we want.
This way, sir. please. and rs quick rs
you can. if you don't mind. We can't
move the train IN inch till she hears
Rule, Britannica
But what
Its the only thing that will start
her up. We tried everything else.
Pushing, pulling. everything. She
sticks OH the rails like I lin:pet on IL
rock. I wouldn't bother You, hut we're
five minutes late already. You'll be
doing everybody Il good kindness it
you'll come along AID grind Il good
lively Rule, Britannia"
Reynolds caught up his banjo case
aud hurried after the official. wonder
inG. as he went. which % them had
gone insane. and whether the attack
would prove to be : permanent soften
ing Of the BRAN OF merely i temporary
alteration.
\ number Of passengers had left tue
train. They were gathering en- maS$c
around the portion o. tic level cross
ing which irterSer;uG tie lane.
Now, then, he: comes Orpchus and
his lady" cried q voice in tic crowd.
For a moment the young maj stared
about him with ever Increasing fears
fo: his own mental condition. Little
by little a light broke III upon his
brain.
\ few yards ONLY o: line lay between
the engine and tho level croSS track.
At the crossing stood the obstruction
in full view. 1t WAS a small. Gutiquat-
ed pony phaeton. dawn hE-or. rather.
attached to-a rotund white mare.
The animal was neither standing il
the usual aid approved attitude Of her
kind, nor PROSTATE. Gs will sometimes
happen by accident. She WIS sitting
upon her glossy Launches. 4 calm.
almost blaS1, expression i'll her brown
green eyes.
TIE carriage was occupied by two
women. One Of them, Il stout. elderly.
MISUNDERSTANDING person was cit
gagged in maxim" vo!uble explanations
TO q delighted crowd. Tie cihc-, Il
girl in white, who leaned back among
th2 cushions and laughed, in evident
enjoyment of Tie situation.
81 the sight o. the girl Reynolds
drew back. will! 4 little CRY oi aston.
iShmcnt, uaGer lis breath. Then be
rau forward, lifting his nat.
Wig, Miss Perry: Tn tremendous
Is sorry 10 tird you-ahem-dclayed in
!his way. What IS The troublc: Can
! be OF any a~ss;stancn:'
The pleasure which exuded from the
young mans ccace was not reflected in
!l!at of the girls.
How do You do. MIR. Reynolds!!' she
SAID. I'd 10 idea you were in this
part Of the county. No, so far as .
an concerned you can be of no assist
ance. l think. II the train ncoplc
wait 10 try ANY experiments. Of course.
ttHy arc weic0$r 20 dn it Tor ihc sake
OF getting Tic t:lia il molten. Aunt
Niily.' she added. turing ~ me- conf
pan;oi. 'yC? have heard me- speak o.
Mr.. Reynolds! Ny aunt, Mss Bliths
-l1r. Reynolds"
Miss Mi,!y %raSTcd his hand with a
warmth which was in striking con-
t-ast 20 the chilly dcmcinor Of her
niece.
80 glad to make your acquaintance.
Nj. l:eyrc:d<. though l must say the
circumstances are not those l would
generally Ike 10 meet people under.
Such an embarrassing position: 1
wouldn't h2ra ilaG it happen for lie
world. I never thought Of Ellis be-
siaving This way o. 4 railway, or i
should have been afraid 20 drive her.
You eco, Eliza has not sat Gown icr
years now. and we thought .hi'G quito
forgotten II. She is an OK; circus horse
as yar may imagine, tho"-h Ill 10
idea Of that when / Go1g:!r :;c:. y
isn't Eiiza'S fault. scaiir. She thiL.&a
she's dciSS perfectly ri"At. 'roU knoT.
The ;oucAt her to sit dear a. the
circus. and rot gel Ii? til - heard
the 'n"!a. G?itauEi::". and she peer
will Get VII uat;l " li,ars il" .-.-,-