The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1906-10-30

much Of his objection toward Tommy
had been that be had taken to the
auto instead of to the trotteF Now
that this objection was removed, Tom
my asked for a rehearing of the case,
but, to his surprise there was the same
negative.
Its just a whim." explained Alice.
HE will come around all right"
But the coming process was slow, |
and Tommy fretted as he followed the |
big red car along the roads in obedi- |
enee to Alice's commands.
Then there came the hot afternoon |
when they made for the top Of Mount !
Stephen. Alice with her field glass |
swept the country beneath for half
an hour after it was time to start back /
home. Then, with sigh of relief, she
slipped the glasses into their case and
turned to Tommy.
Take the wood road back" she COM
manded, and you do just as l say.
Will you promisep
Don't l always?" he parried How
would I dare do otherwise?"
She made bow. Il thank you" she
said demurely. NOW, if ever, is the
time to realize that a soldiers first
duty is obedience"
She spilled to herself as they began
to coaS slowly down the mountain,
and she smiled still more when. as
they struck the level ground, there
came hall.
Just ahead John Caravan was sitting
on the steps of his machine, smiling
hopefully at them. You're just in
timer he cried as they drew up be-
side him. Il have had a breakdown
and don't know just what the mat
ter Is"
"Tll have look" offered Tommy as
he prepared to rise. Alice laid a de-
tanning hand upon his arm.
Tommy and I have gone into bust
ness" she announced as she leaned
1 back in her seat. "'Tenley g. Garvan,
Auto Repairers,' is the way our sign
reads"
Il suppose I'm on the free list since
I'm in the family" grinned Garvan in
appreciation of the joke. Il engage
you"
There is no free list" said Alice
positively. Its pay in advance where
customers are known to u.s."
Caravan threw his head back and
roared, but he sobered a little when
Tommy made no move to leave his
seat.
What is your pricer' he demanded.
'If it's that necklace, you may have it.,
only hurry up. There is a meeting Of
the board of governors at the club to-
night"
Il know it." she said placidly. You
never can get back in time unless we
fix you up"
II know it, too" he agreed. IT don't
care what the price is, only hurry. The
mosquitoes are eating me up"
do you consent to our agement?"
she demanded
The smile faded, and the old mans
face became choleric
Il won't be forced" he cried sullenly
1--WE are not trying to force you,'
was the even response.
''Then go ahead" he said stormily
II won't pay; that's all there is to it."
1--WE are always willing to wait on q
prospect, she smiled.
For fifteen minutes they sat there
the old man Tuning over the mechan
ism, which never had seemed so com
plicated, the younger people chatting
and laughing quietly to themselves.
At last Garvan looked up. See here,
he said. Tets stop this foolishness."
do you engage usT'
mot on those terms"
Alice drew a package Of sandwiches
from a basket and handed Tommy one
1t served only to remind the old gen
tleman Of his fast approaching dinne
q hour. He stood 1t ten minutes longer
] then with a snort he climbed into tn,
! seat.
go ahead, and be hanged to your
he shouted 81 consent"
+ There was a whispered conference
; and Tommy climbed down. Five min
$ utes later the red and the blue ma
4 chimes were slipping Gown the road
q On the steps Alice paused a momen
over the goodby.
+ THE chauffeur will be over tonigh
Y for hundred dollars" she whispered
n Il promised him he should have it /
\ he would fix the machine for the break
!. down"
And cheap at the price," declare
Il Tommy as he took her in his arms i
, the friendly shadow Of the vestibule.