The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-05-05
TIE EVENING ST0R
Their First Ride.


Glider glanced anxiously at his watch.
He had only seven minutes in which
to catch his train. He could scarcely
walk five blocks in driving rain wait
for a car and make connections.
Just then carriage drove up to the
curb and an elderly man of about his
build alighted. The chairs were all oc-
cupieds it would be fully Is minutes be-
fore the newcomer could get a shave.
In that time he could get to the sta
ton and the carriage would have time
to return.
1t was worth the chance. He dashed
across the sidewalk, called an order to
slammed the horses started up and
they were off at a brisk pace before
Glider realized that there was a sec
ond occupant in the carriage.
1T did not take YOU very long"
laughed musical voice
Glider sank into the seat with a
groan. I don't know who you think
am, he said apologetically, but I'm a
robber. Don't be afraid. I'm not reg
ular robber, but one through force Of
circumstances. I have to catch the
5:48 train, and the only way I could
do it was to borrow a carriage without
My uncle did not give you permis-
sion to use the carriage2" demanded
the voice. Glider knew that a girl with
a voice like that must necessarily be
pretty.
4 didn't ask him." he said calmly.
You see it would have wasted precious
time. figured that I could get to
the station and the carriage could get
back before he was shaved. A dollar
would have fixed the driver. I suppose
now you will have me arrested.
For trespass, perhaps, she laughed.
ION your own confession you did not
mean to steal the brougham."
How was I to know that a man
I who went in to get shaved would leave
woman waiting in the carriage for
| him %
when one gets as old as uncle. one
is apt to feel himself privileged she
! laughed.
lie doesn't appreciate his priv
ileges.' he said boldly. Now If had
'Flattery will not amend your Of
4 tense" she warned. How do you
4 know what I look like2"
BY your voice he explained; ITS
a sort of intuition
IT thought that was a feminine gift -
she laughed
Not entirely" he insisted. The car
rage ratified past an electric light and
he peered into her corner. you know
1 am right, he added triumphantly.
What can j say?" she laughed
helplessly. you are a most embar-
RAISING person"
Don't say anything" he pleaded.
If you did, you would probably tell
me to get OUT
In all this ramp she questioned,
with a little shudder. 'I shall let YOU
go on to the station in common
charity
Z am only sorry it is such a short
ride to the station. I'll be there in a
minute. He glanced out of the win
dow and gave a cry:
What is the matter2'' she asked
THE mans driving down town. he
walled Il can never make the train
Did you tell him to drive to the sta
''of COURSE he said. "There is only
4 one station
You forget the Northern" SIZE re-
minded. Uncle was taking me there.
1 live in Union Terrace John supposed
that you meant the Northern
1T served me right" he admitted.
1 glancing at his watch. Il suppose the
! only thing to do is to drive back to the
} barber shop and ask his forgiveness"
HE might be getting worried" she
J suggested.
: He lifted the speaking tube and blew
through 1t. When he had given the
orde- for the change of direction he
; turned TO the girl again.
It's going to be mighty awkward, ex-
planning" he said. rs your uncle in
clined to be"
don't know whether he viii cane you
or call a policeman"
Pleasant prospect" he commented.
You can get out before we get there,
/ if YOU Wish,' she suggested.
Il usually face the music" he said.
TITS the better way" she said ap-
: provingly, but uncle can play a very
{ lively tune"
) sort Of Hot Time in the Old Towr
t Tonight thing" he suggested with a
8 chuclkle.
) Very likely" she assented, but YOU
will not be long in doubt. Here is the
D shop
/ Glider threw open the door,and dart
t ed across the sidewalk. The men II
the shop crowded curiously to the
4 door. THE old gentleman has gone K
C the police station they explained. HE
= thought it was an elopement." Glider
: went back to the carriage
4 your uncle thinks we have e1oped.
j he said. Shall we follow him to tht
police station %
} II think you had better take me tc
Y the Northern" she said coldly. per
3 haps that will be the quickest way OF
s stopping q scandal,
? He gave the order to the coaehmar
{ and stepped inside. II am sorry tc
= have to- inf1ict my company on you
S longer" he said penitently, but II
= might be as we'll II I went along.
e will take you to the station and Their
be driven to the house and explain tc
/ him in person"
: He sat silent as they sped along te
: the little suburban station, his forget
fulness of which had caused a part o.
the situation. The Northern was only
f1fty-mile line, cutting some of the
manufacturing towns, and it had en-
? tirely escaped his memory.
It seemed longer drive than it really
was, for the girl was annoyed and he
keen1y felt his responsibility for the awl1-
ward position in which he had placed her
Just as they were driving up to the sta
ton the horses were pulled up quickly
2 and a blue-coated form shortly appeared
at the door.
l Il didn't think you would be so foolish
5 as to try to get away" was his remark
as policeman stepped into the carriage
e 1.-THE captain wants to see you at the
= house"
r Won't it be sufficient If you take me2'
. demanded Glider. This lady is anxious
: to reach her home"
They're anxious to have her there .
5 IL tersa comm e.lnlIf nrlars or.