The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-08-15

Bees is.ck taere in the chair car a.
alone.
She would rather be rid Of us said
Wolcott comfortably. ct is all your
own fault. Billy begged you not to
try any Nof your fool tricks. Beware
of the benc lct7. Billy They win MI
pay you back some day when your neck
goes under She matrimonial yoke"
THE lady says to come on back and
bring your friend" reported the white
coated porter. There's a seat next
yours he can get"
Bevans eyes snapped. He could
make things interesting back in the
chair car. But his amiable Intention Is
tura the joke on his Involuntary host
was checked. for dapper little man
stepped forward.
Permit me-" he said. 4 am hand
cuff magician. Il cam take those or
If you wish"
Then, he'll 70 ranting through the
train said Wolcott. I'D rather have
him whore can watch him"
mo. it VIII be all right" said the ma
gician as he drew 4 handkerchief over
the cuffs 4 click and Wolcott with
drew his hand. rubbing his chared
wrist. Bevan attempted to do the same.
but when the handcufr king removed
the cloth it was seen that the cuff had
been slipped around the arm OF Bevaas
chair
You wish him released Mt the next
station?" asked the magician.
Better carry him to Presby." said
Wolcott He has some friends there"
Bevan Groaned. Grace coburn lived
at Presby. If any one should detect
his plight and tell herr He shook his
free hst after woIcott's ret.eating
form.
At Presby. Wolcott came up just as
the first CUT was unfastened from the
chair.
LET him keep the other" he sug
gested. He seems so fond of them
it would be shame to remove them
quite So agreed the magician.
Monsieur is too fond of joke t.
let this terminate 50 abruptIy9 Is it
not 500"
Give my regards to Grace in case
you see her" called Wolcott as Bevan
male for the door. Bevan breathed Il
prayer that ne would not see her, but
as he stepped to the platform she
came toward him with sparkling eyes.
Why didn't you let us know that.
you We're .oiuimg?" she cried as she
shook hands.
Il didE ',it9w it myself" he ex-
planned. 20! see. was carried OFF
while uAs saying goodby to Ted
Wolcott aid Bess. so came on for a
call"
Tin glad you did" she said smil-
ingly. Its too bad did not know
that Bess was on the train. l came
70 see Nav Lewis off. oh. have you
hurt your wrist. Billy
"A little" he admitted Inmely. scowI-
ing at the handkerchief bandage
around the offending cuffs. IN tell
you about it as we drive out"
He followed her over to the dog.
cart.
THAT was very careless" she scold.
ed. You must have hurt your wrist"
Its not my wrist that hurts; it's
my feelings" he began. When he had
explained his plight he added, Bert
was hoping you would be here to see
me-and You were" he ended miser-
ably.
Are you sorry that 1 was? she de.
manded.
Sorry? Not a bit of it. only
man feels such q fool"
IF you ever marry what a lot of
back scores there will be 10 be paid
off,"
Yes, Ted was telling me to beware
Of the bencdicts. No girl would want
to marry man that will get the send
Off that's IN preparation for me-"
''She would not care very much for
you If she could not stand a little
teasing for your sake" she said softlR
"a little teaSing"' he echoed. wig.
they are IinhIe to wreck the train to
get square. How would YOU like
There's a blacksmith shop just
ahead" shg said hurriedly to change
the topic. Il guess he could cut that
cuff"