Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1907-04-12

I'LL TELL THEM YOU'RE COMING"
had brought a new machine down 1t
showed that he meant business. Kittie
Neville was passlonately fond Of auto
MODELLING. Howard Davenports had
been the fastest machine ON the beach.
1t was the auto that first attracted Kit
ties attention. Afterward Howard lik
ed to think that he had gained her ia.
vor. but Kittie did not wear her heart
upon her sleeve to be lightly won. and
he was as uncertain as on the first day
that he realized that he loved her.
Now Thornton, with his more power
full machine. might have an opp0rtu-
nifty to make all of the running. He dis
liked Thornton anyway. He was a
braggart and boor, but he was rich,
and he could have a dozen big ma
chimes IL he wanted them.
1t was with q sore heart that How.
ard headed for the lake, the usual OBJ
jective point for pleasure seekers. 1t
was fifteen miles inland. and those who
did not possess autos took the trolley
ride that was one Of the features Of
the seaside resort
There was a new automobile In the
shed as Davenport ran his car along.
side. huge green thing that suggested
power in every line. Kittie's coat lay
on the back seat Of the tonneau, If that
were needed to identify the rival Of the
little touring car In which they had
had such good times, and Davenport
gritted his teeth as he passed 1t on his
way to the porch.
Thornton was there and greeted him
with boisterous shout as he came up
the steps.
How long did 1t take you to come
out?" no bawled. I'VE made It In
eighteen minutes"
II did not do as well as that" How.
ard admitted. The road Is heavy aft-
er the rains"
II didn't notice It," Dragged his rival,
but then. you see. with my car we can
take any road Mt top speed. Sit down."
He made way for Davenport at the
table with Ostentatious courtesy, and
though Howard knew that bis only OBJ.
Ject was to continue his boasting. he
dropped into the seat beside Kittie.
The frank welcome in her glance re.
assured him somewhat, and In spite of
Thornton's ponderous dissertations on
the superiority Of the imported car he
was sorry when 1t was time to be start
ing back II he wished to be In time to
dress for dinner.
He had gone perhaps five miles when,
with a tremendous footing. Thornton
in the green car dashed past him. TN
tell them you're coming" he shouted
over his shoulder as he passed. How
ard WINGED. 1t was hard to have vic
tory rubbed in like that. The fact that
Kittie was sitting in the tonneau and
not In front was some satisfaction, but
Il was with white lips that he threw on
a higher speed and started forward.
Half a mile beyond the road turned
sharply. and as he slowed down for
the curve his heart gave a leap as he
saw ahead Of him the big green car at
one side Of the road partly overturned.
Nttie. looking very white. sat beside
the fence, while Thornton busted him
self about the machine
II can't understand thisw he shoutod
~ Davenport drew up. II never have
seen anything like this happen before
He pointed to one of the rear wheelA
The tire had been completely opened
as with a knife.
you must have picked up q barrel
hoop" suggested Davenport. ut might
have stuck to the mud guard"
That's So" admitted Thornton. u
thought 1t might have been cut on Dur.
pose. only the cut Is too new. We never
could have come FIVE miles with that
cut. l wish you'd have some one sent
out with a new tire. My chauffeur can
come out in the old machine"
"Tn be glad to-" was the willing no
Spouse. Anything else?'
You can take me In, II you will"
said Kittie. coming forward. 1T will
make me late for the hop tonight II !
stay here"
Howard jumped to the door Of the
tonneau, but without waiting for al.
distance Kittie climbed into the front
seat and settled herself comfortably in
her accustomed place. Davenport fol.
lowed her and started slowly forward
We'll tell them you're cominor
shouted Kittie back over her shoulder
quoting the words he had used 4 few