Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-11-03
CARTOW'S
FIRST IA RE

! to Carton to move along that 9TH
ers might drive up to the CRIB, and
with a muttered expression Of disgust
at the length Of time 1t took Fred
Howell to select cigar Hugh Carton
ran his automobile across the street
and fell In line behind two other cars
drawn up beside the square. He did
not notice that the others belonged to
| q sight seeing company until musical
voice inquired what his terms were.
Carton looked down into the face Of
an exceedingly pretty girl and flashed
q glance at the cars ahead. In an in
slant he comprehended the situation.
"Dollar an hour" he said grufly, touch
ing his leather cap with what he con.
graduated himself was a good imita-
ton Of a chau6eur's salute.
II shall want you about three hours"
she said simply and waited while he
sprang down and opened the door In
the back of the tOnneau. In another
moment they we're speeding up the
street.
From the corner Of his eye be caught
q glimpse Of Fred Howell standing on
the hotel steps, and his conscience
smote him. He had promised Howell
a run. but still 1t was not bis fault
that it took his friend so long to pick
out cigars while he remained outside
to be tempted by the prettiest girl he
had ever seen.
He could take Howell out at any
time. This was his one chance with
the pretty girl. Perhaps after awhile
he could tell her that he was not
professional chauffeur Before they
had gone half a mile he had built an
air castle In which his first fare was
established as chatelaine, and then sud
denly the fare wrecked his castle.
Turn down the next street to 274,"
she ordered, and obediently Carton
drew up. II want to send my mother
out for a drive" she said sweetly.
Give her good view of the city and
keep the rest for yourself"
She ran up the steps, while Carton
stared blankly at the five dollar bill
she had thrust into bis hand For
moment he was tempted to follow her
up the steps. give the money to a ser.
want and drive or Then came the
comforting reflection that perhaps 1t
might be easier to establish himself
with the mother than with the daugh.
ter and he waited.
A few moments later he was sorry
he had not done so, for down the steps
came one Of the most eccentric figures
he had ever seen. Her clothes bore
the stamp Of seasons gone before. and
hideous blue veil screened a face
sharp and angular.
She fixed herself comfortably in the
seat. and with querulous, Don't 20
too fast, young man." they started.
1t was torture to Hugh to skim
through the residential district with
Ais old figure in the tonneau, and
more than one surprised glance follow.
ed the automobile aud the oddly as.
sorted pair. Even the hope Of being
able to win the old lady's favor van.
ished when, after several attempts ia
engage her In conversation, she leaned
forward and in her high pitched voice
said: ITS no use to talk to me, young
man; I'm deaf, and I wish you would
not turn round: you make me nervous,
you can't see where you are going"
He heaved sigh of relief when al
last he deposited her before her OWE
door and was free to escape. He die
not even catch a glimpse Of the gir
who had lured him to his fate.
1t was late when he entered the
Howells' drawing room that evening
The butler was just announcing din.
ner. and there was barely time to make
hurried greeting to his hostess and
o1er his arm to his companion.
Before each plate on the long table
stood a characteristic favor. and thu
was long and loud when he
picked UP the tiny silver and gilt cigar
cite holder fashioned in the form of an
automobile that stood at his plate.
The laughter became a shrek when.
IN lifting the lid. he discovered a Ave
1ollar bill in stage money.
As bravely as he could he faced the
'torm or laughter and jeering remarks
which followed, but not until he
taught sight Of Howell at the other
md Of the table. fairly convulsed with
nirth. did he discover the secret Of his :
lndoing. for beside the joker, red and .
was his fare of the morn.
Nc.
When they had all returned 10 the !
Lrawing room balm was poured UPON
10 wounded feelings. for the girl came
lp to him.
Il want to apologize to you, Mr.. Car. I
On" she said bravsly. ''for my limo.
snt completely in the joke my cousin
~ played upon yeu.
I am Mabel Norton, Tred's cousin,
nd II was hs who pointed yos out 70
40 and RECOMMENDED you - the most :
arsfui Of ~ psbsic drivers. assure
on that had no idea mat he was
laying joke upon me-"
TT = al right" said Carton. "Tvas
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