The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-06-10
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"Mnyhc." she said ambiguou<ly.

| "Mayhe." she said ambiguouSly.
After they reached the open country
it was apparent from her chances that
She was changing her opinion and Graul
wondered if the drivers she knew of
could cut figure cightS in the horse show
ring. such as had gained him II blue rib
hon three years in succession.
think tan coat is necessarily Il
hin,lrancr to driver" he laughed, as
they turned "a narrow curve.
you can drive some" she admitted.
ungraciou,'ly: but these are nice, polite
roads and trained horses
Here's Il nasty bit, he said, pointing
with his whip.
Just beyond lay n sharp descent. which
crossed the railroad tracks ut the foot
of the hill The road was rough with
the erosion of the spring thawS. and
Glaul came to Il full stop as he reached
he brow.
Hank Whittlcshy would have taken
it full tilt" she teascl. glrs she Noted the
prccauton. Graul laughed as the horses
moved slowly forward.
He threw on the brake with care as
the wheels began to grind i'll the gravel
He hated this bit of road when he had
passengers on board. He always felt
HAT if anything happened it would be
right here.
And his fears were verified, for scar
cely had they gone 10 feet when. with
Il rcuoit like that of Il gun the brake rod
broke and the terrified horses Sprane
into their collars.
This prevented him from turning them
into the side of the road and stopping
them. He would have to do the best he
could now.
The girl gave II startled cry and for am
| instant he wondered why she should
| scream when a gray-clad arm extended
aclgs,> his vision, now glued upon the
| road ahead.
The railroad tracks crossed the road
| Just ut the foot of the hill and a fast
| freight had Just come into sight around IL
curve. Graul knew that if he did not
cross the track before the train reached
| the crossing he would smash into ii alnl
probably kill everyone on board.
Instead of trying to check the horses.
he gave them their heads and used the
whip. urging them to greater speed.
The light coach bounced and tossed
over the heavy ruts, while the terrified
l
arms and added to the confusion with
| their Screams. Only Daisy, her feet
braced against the dashboard. was quiet.
With a bang they took the foot of the
| hill; there was Il sharp rattle as hey
| crossed the track. and Daisy swung
around in her seat.
| Beat 'em by car length. she called
| juhlantly. Hank couldn't have done
better than that himself
Then you are ready to admit that we
Eastern dudes can drive?' He smiled ut
her us the horses slowed to II walk i'll
the heavy sand
Admit it, she echoed. "I"u re- II
wonder. and any time You want to
come out West I'll recommend You to
the stage company.
Il think" said Graul. that when !
get ont West it will Not he in search of
Il job. but in quest Of someone to SIT on
the box seat with me.
Daisy looked at him keenly. He was
not flirting she felt with II thrill. lie
merut it.
IF you drive all around as straight rs
YOU 90 on the box" she said s"herly,
III give you II Recommendation foi
that"
The fact that they are to be married
next month argues that he is an all
! around good driver.