The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-07-24
"oH. YOU DEAR BOY /"


sympathize with the girl who saved
her hat at the expense Of a month I'M
der doctors care"
"Well save yours without the ex-
pense Of so much as hatpin," he re-
spOnded.
But he reckoned without thought OF
the month.
Ten minutes, and the clouds had not
rolled up appreciably higher. Then sud-
denly rain drop splashed against the
girls face, followed by dash Of water
that dropped an ostrich feather toward
her eyes. The girls hands few to her
hatpins, but before they could be with
drawn the rain was coming down in
torrents, and the hands fell to her side
with a tragic motion of helplessness.
Both shot a quick glance behind.
There were no dark clouds rolling up
where the clouds were creeping up in
front the sky was blue, but overhead
slight patch Of mist had obscured the
sky but not so thickly as entirely to
shut out the blue. The man scowled
Understandings.
IT'S April" he said, land a crack
opened in the sky just wide enough
for cloud to pop out. Human fore
sight isn't proof against that. And your
dress. too. I'm sorry, Miss Ellis"
Yes, so am l." Quizzingly, her good
humor quickly returning. The cos
tune was only sent home this morning,
and l counted on 1t helping me out at
the house party next week. What shall
we DOR
"Scorch for shelter. l have already
doubled speed. There" as a white spot
showed under some trees In the dis
lance, that's house, I think. No."
as they rushed nearer, 'it's a small
hotel. Well stop there"
Another two minutes and they had
swung from the road and across the
lawn, up to the very door, without re-
gard to path or grass, and Mr.. Town
send threw himself from the car and
lifted her almost bodily to the shelter
Of the little piazza Then he started
back toward the car
'T'll run up to the city and get you
a change Of clothing" he called hur-
riedly. II can go to your home and
be back in half an hour. Meanwhile
go in somewhere away from the air."
But she threw up hand protestingly
What nonsensew she cried. THE
shower'll be over In five minutes. See,
it's already breaking away; and just
as soon as the sun Is out 1t will be
warm again. l would rather go on
with you" She glanced down at her
wet garments ruefully. ut wouldn't
be any satisfaction staying here" she
added. you may see II you can Dor
row me some kind of wrap, though"
He heSitated, then stepped with her
into the hotel. Leaving her in the par
lor. he went to the Office. AS he entered
e young lady appeared at side door
After a moment their eyes met, then
both sprang forward.
Edith he cried delightedly. "When
did you arriveT"
Last night We didn't stop over at
Washington, as planned. One Of our
party knew about this quiet little hotel,
and we came straight here for few
days rest It's funny to meet you so
soon, though, but it saves me sending
a message into the city after you. My
friend leaves tomorrow, and we're
planning a little home party tonight as
sort Of farewell. No, never mind
your Clothes" as she saw him glance
down at them significantly. I'VE can
find change Cor you In the hotel You
can't leave us now we've got you. Oh,
you dear boy" bending forward sud
denly and kissing him, regardless Of
the two or three men in the room, II
am glad to see you! Now stay here just
q minute while l run up ana get Jen-
ME. She WAITS to meet you"
Hold on wait minuteP' called Mr..
Townsend, suddenly recollecting him
yelf. But the young fady was gone. He
returned to the parlor, the wrap for
gotten. His companion was not there.
"The lady you came In with has just
left" said an attendant. "She asked
about a train for the city, and l told
her one was at the depot just ready to
start. The depot's right behind the ho-
tel. There" as the putting Of an engine
came to them, its going now. She
left this note"
Townsend snatched the note and
read:
Mr.. Townsend-I was standing by the
door and saw the girl kiss you. For an
instant / was surprised. Then I remem-
bered l had known you only a month
Thank you for the auto ride. Sincerely,
RUTH ELLIS.
Townsend smothered an exclamation
and sprang down the steps to his auto
mobile, not even stopping to pick up
his hat. Three minutes lat0r the young
lady re-entered the office.
Where's the gentleman l was talk
ing with few minutes agof" she ask
ed of the clerk.
Gone Off in his auto" the clerk re-
piled politely. Seemed in hurry"
The young lady stared. then her eyes
filed with tears, and she turned bur
riedly and left the room.
Meanwhile Townsend was defytng
all consequences Of speed IA his ned
rush to the city fOrgatfUi that me