Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-11-06
MILLER'S PHARMACY

much of his objection toward Tommy
had been that he had taken to the
auto instead of to the trotter Now
that this objection was removed, Tom
my asked for rehearing of the case,
but, to his surprise. there was the same
negative.
tits just 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 soads In obedi-
ence 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 / say.
Will you promise"
Don't aIwaysi' he parted. "How
NUuiu udTc 90 OtueFWlSes
She made bow Il thank YOU" she
said demurely. "Now, If ever, is the
time to realize that soldiers first
duty is obedience"
She smiled to herself as they began
to coast slowly down the mountain,
and she smiled still more when, as
they struck the level ground, there
came hail
Just ahead John Garvan 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 breakdown
and don't know just what the mat
ter Isl
"I'll have look" offered Tommy as
he prepared to rise. Alice laid de.
tanning hand upon his arm.
Tommy and l have gone into bust
ness" she announced as she leaned
back In her seat 'Tenley & Caravan,
Auto Repairers.' is the way our sign
reads"
Il suppose I'm on the free list since
I'm in the family" grinned Caravan In
appreciation of the joke. Il engage
you"
There is no free list" said Alice
positively. "It's pay in advance where
customers are known to u.s."
Garvan threw his head back and
roared. but he sobered a little whel
Tommy made no move to leave hi
scat.
What is your price?" he demanded
III it's that necklace, you may have ii
only hurry up. There is a meeting Of
the board of governors at the club to
night"
Il know it," she said placidly. "Yot
never can get back in time unless W,
fix you up"
Il know 1t, too" he agreed. Il dom
care what the price is, only hurry. TIL.
mosquitoes are eating me up"
DO you consent to our engagement? p
she demanded
The smile faded, and the old man.
face became choleric.
Il won't be forced, he cried sullenly
I'VE are not trying to force you
was the even response.
"Then go ahead" he said stormily
Il won't pay; that's all there Is to it"
I'VE are always willing to wait on ,
| 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. lets stop this foolishness."
do you engage uss'
.'Not on those terms
Alice drew package OF sandwiche
from basket and handed Tommy one
1t served only TO remind the old ger
tleman Of his fast approaching Dime
hour. He stood it ten minutes longer
then with snort he climbed into tn
seat.
Go ahead, and be hanged to you'll
he shouted. Il consent"
There was whispered conference
and Tommy climbed down. Five mir
utes later the red and the blue ms
chimes were slipping down the road.
On the steps Alice paused a momen
over the goodby.
THE chauffeur will be- over tonigh
for hundred dollars she Whispered
II promised him he should have it
he would fix the machine for the breal
down"
''And cheap at the price," declare
Tommy as he took her In his arms
the friendly shadow OF the vestibuIe
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