Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-03

And mine is Viola sportOn. We are neighbors."
Delighted hear it," he said, gaucing at her in
evident admiration Have you ever been in one Of these
things?' pointing to the
! NO" Then she added mendaciously But think
they must be delightful"
His faceslt up with enthusiasm. There nothing
in the whole world like good motor 1t is the finest
sport out"
passed me-" she observed.
only about forty miles hour. We do close
fifty The engine is simply magnificent Would you
to- it?'
Immensely" she said although she barely knew
motor car was driven by machinery, so complete was
He proceeded open beautifully kept bonnet and
she peeped inside.
CO.. she gasped quite knowing what the
correct thing say. How marveously simple! Does
it burn common oil or special oilH"
He could refrain from smiling To call that net
work of pipes and tubes simple farce. He knew
that the sight Of them bewildered her.
Nearly all these gas engines burn distilled liquid
to which the of petrol has been given 1t is highly
inhammable."
20, dear am l in any danger of being blown up?'
she asked rereatng from what she evidently conceived
to be a dangerous position
He laughed outright No think quite
safe"
And do you mean to say you actually understand all
complicated arrangement inside there?" she quered
seeing had hit the right nail the
head You must be awfully-phenomenally clever"
He flushed scarlet at her praise, and the way she
smiled at him. He was evidently simple fellow
accustomed to motor than the coquetrhs Of
fashionable girl.
a understand it after a fashion" he responded mod
estly No has got to the bottom of motor yet
That its principal fascination Every time for
spin there is something to be learned And man
has finished mending the puncture and all In
again Would you hesitating how she would
receive the proposal coming from an absolute
stranger would you have a little turn, Miss
Sporon since you say you have ridden in carr"
He really wondered his boldness but her
ner was distinctly encouraging and gave him audaeity
to make the proposition.
There is nothing should like more" she answered
tired of the everlasting groove"
" How about your hat?' he asked doubtfully, VIII
it stick on2"
90 yes" she answered with confidence. It was a
shady leghorn, with tapping brim-a remnant of her
hnery certainly suited the He helped
her to mount and tucked the rug skirt
began enjoy the situation This better than dull
walk all by oneself. He seated himself by her side and
mechanican the front of the and turned
handle vigorously. All at the engine struck up in
strong, steady beats. Viola was startled
" How the thing shakesr she exclaimed 1t makes
my teeth rattle"
" Wait Bit" said her companion. " Don't pronounce
your verdict soon"
He put in the first speed and the moved of like
stately vessel launched from its mornings few yards
then with depression Of the a dexerous
Of the. right hand, in went the second, and to
Vioas amazement the increased perceptiby. Now
to the third and they fairly off. Before long
Viola grasped her headgear and held her breath with
excitement The splendid only just beginning to
get into stride. Raymond Marshals strong left hand
rested the steering wheel guiding with practced
dexerity good level free from traffic
lay before them. His countenance frightened
" Now for top speed" he said in tone of exhara-
ton for mooris born is content to proceed at
pace but his best
put the lever into the fourth notch, and the
responded to the change like creature fun of life II
bounded forward much does high mettled charger
the touch OF the spur All last she is fairly travel
ing. Round go the wheels up dies the dust musical
the gear rythmica the pusaons of the pstons
II simply glorious rushing through the air at such
pace nearly resembed flying than any sensa-
ton Viola had hitherto experienced She understood now
why her companion had asked that question about her
hat The resOme thing would not keep II threatened
her enjoyment Petuanty she tore II on and tied
her handkerchief over head. She had wanted a
sensation and she had For the time being
forget all airs and and the natural
girl stood revealed She did not think Of her appear
ance. completely she carried away And Raymond
seemed find his companion congenal although they
only conversed spasmodcally But the mlestones flew
by with lightning like rapdity and the hedges and fields