Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-08-30


Instantly her hand was free. Malt.
land ramming both his own into the
side pockets Of his top coat. They're
safe!"
She smiled uncertainty.
I'VE have no time" said she. Can
you drive"
They were standing by the side OF
her car. which had been cunningly hid
den In the gloom beneath q spreading
tree on the further side Of the road.
Maitland. crestfallen. offered his hand;
the tips OF her fingers touched bis
palm lightly as she jumped in lie hes.
itated at the step.
You wish me to-"
She laughed lightly. Most assured.
". You may assure yourself that l
shant try to elude you again"
Il would l might be sure OF that.
he said, steadyins his voice and seek
ing her eyes.
representation won't make It any
more assured"
He stepped up and settled himself
in the drivers seat, grasping throttle
and steering wheel: the great machine
thrilled to his touch like live thing
then began slowly to back out into
the road. For an instant It seemed to
hang palpitant on dead center. then
shot out like hound unleashed. ven
tire aterre-Brooklyn miles away over
the hood.
It seemed but a minute ere they
were laundering over the Myannls
bridge. A little further on Maitland
slowed down and. jumping out. lighted
the lamps. In the seat aeain--no
words had passed-he threw In the
high-speed clutch, and the world duna
behind them. roaring Thereafter
brcathless, stunned by the frenzy OF
sreed, perforce silent. they bored on
through the night. crashing along de-
serted highways.
In the east q band OF palhd light
lifted up out Of the night. and the
horizon took shape against 1t. starr
and black Slowly, stealthiiy. the
formless dawn dusk spread over the
sleeping world; to the zenith the light
smitten stars reeled and died. and
houses. fields, and thoroughfares lay
a. slimmer with ghostly twilight as the
car tore headlong through the grim
unloyely, silent hinterland OF Lone
Island City.
The gates of the ferry-house were IN
exorably shut against them when al
last Maitland brought the big machine
to q tremulous and painting halt. like
that of an uverdriven thoroughbred
And though they perforce endured
wait Of fully Is minutes, neither FOUND
aught worth saying: or else the WORDS
wherewith fitly to clothe their thoughts
were denied item. The girl seemed very
weary, and sat with head dropping and
hands clasped idly in. her lap. To
Maitlands hesitant query as to hel
comfort she return monosyliabic re
assurance. He did not again venture
to disturb her; on his own part he was
conscious of q clogging sense OF ex
haustion, of a drawn and haggard leei
ing about the eyes and temples; ano
knew that he was keeping awake
automatically, his being already q
doze.
The fresh wind of the sullen river
served in some measure to revive
them. once the gates were opened ano
the car had taken a place on the Ter
rv-Soat's forward extreme. Day was
now full upon the world; above hori
ION belted with bright magenta. the
cloudless sky was soft turquoise anc
sapphise: and abruptly. while the bte
unwIeidy boat surged across the mar
row ribbon Of green water. the sur
shot I'D with q shout and turned tt
an evanescent dream Of fairy-iand the
saunt. rock-ribbed profile Of Manhat
tan island, bulking above them in tie'
upon tier OF monstrous buildings.
On the Manhattan side. in Difference
to the girls low-spoken wish Maitland
ran the machine UP to Second avenue
turned north. and brought it to stoI
! BIZ the curb, a little north Of Thirty
fifth street.
And now whither?" he inquired
hands somewhat impatiently read,
upon the driving and steering gear.
The girl smiled family through Me-
veil. You have been most kind" she
told him in q tired voice. Thank yo1
from my heart. Mr.. Anisty." and
| made a move as II to relieve him o.
his charge.
is that all?" he demanded. blankly
Can I say more"
u I am to 60 no furthel
with YOU" Sick with disappointment
he rose and dropped to the sidewalk
anticipating her Affirmative answer.
| IF you would please me-" said thu
girl. you won't insist"
Il don't he returned. ruefuiiy
Put are you quite sure that you're al
right now
Quite. thank you, dear Mr.. Anisty.'
With a pretty gesture Of conquerin'
iaru.se she swept her veil aside snt
e.. ~rarr, ro<c .0low Of the new bOT1