New-York tribune., 1907-12-15

newed prancing: but the pain. were in hand now
for Rovson held the reins. and the mud bedaubed
coachnian ready 70 twist their heads OF IN his
wrath
the policeman Never knew EN- beave like this
afore Quiet as sheep, they are as a ryule
Too fat, explained the unemotlona1 constable able
nv1ne an address: There's this ere lamp post TO
pay for. Cavalry charges in Buckingham Palace
Road cost a bit. 81,
b,11nor But Rovson was listening to the somewhat
lively conversation taking place behind him
Are you injured in any way: cred the man
in the fur coat obviously addressing the woman IN
The victoria The too accurate cadence IN his
words bespoke the foreigner the man VINO mas what
is called perfect command OF English
Not in the least, thank you, was the answer
The voice was clear musical, we'll bred and de
cidedlv chilling The two concluding words really
meant mo thanks to YOU The woman was, nov"
ever quite self possessed, and as consequence polite
But why in the world did you not Jump out when
l shouted to you" demanded the man
Because YOU threw your half OF the rug over
nv feet and thus hindered me.
Did |: 4Ch, GoM Do YOU think l deserted
you?'
The r was an accident, and YOU naturally Thought
7 would follow YOUR example. | did try twice 70
spring clear; but | lost my balance each time We
have no cause to blame each other. My view IS
that Spong was caught mapping. Instead OF arguing
about things might have done, we really ought
to thank this gentleman, who prevented any further
developments IN some wonderful way hot quI'e
known to yet.
The woman was talking herself into a less Caustlc
mood Perhaps she had not expected the Baron
to shine in an emergency. Her calmness seemed 10
irritate him, though he was most ANXIOUS 10 put
himself right with her
My object in jumping out so quickly was % 10 run
to the horses heads he said. unfortunately "
tripped and nearly fell But why sit there, We
must take a hanson. Or perhaps you Would prefer
TO 90 by train.
..Oh. a cab. by all means"
G,-c
Rovson handed the reins to the CoaChnan, who was
examining the traces Then he was able to turn
and look ct the woman. He saw that she was Young
and pretty; but the heavy furs She wore halt con-
ceaIed her face and the fact that his own garments
were fraved while his hands and overcoat were
plastered with mud off the wheels. did not help 10
dissipate a certain embarrassment that grlpped NM
for he was shy man where women were concerned
She too faltered a little, and the reason was made
plain by her words.
Il do not know how TO thank vou.' she said. and
he became aware that She had wonderful brown
ewes - | think you saved my hte- Indeed, l am
sure YOU did. VIII YOU call at an address that i
shall give YOU: NJ. Fcnshawe will be most anxious
to-to acknowledge your services.
oh pray leave that TO me. Miss Fenshawe.
broke in the Baron. whose fluent English had
slight lisp Here is my card. he went on rapidly.
looking at Royson with calm assurance to1ne
and this evening at seven o clock. and VIII
make It worth Your while
\ glance at Royson's clothes told him enough.
as he thought; to aPPrase the value OF tHe assist
panon had really been in grave danger He be
lieved that the shattcring of the pole against the
lamp standard had stopped the botlng horses. and
that the tall Young man now surveying HIM with a
measuring eve had merely succeeded IN catching
the relnS.
Rovson lifted his hat to the woman, who had
alighted. and daintily gathering her skirts out
d, am glad 20 have been able help YOU, mad
am ne said He would have gone without an