The Washington times., 1909-03-18


persisted Nelson.
Il haven't studied human nature for
nothing answered the captain with
laugh, which. nevertheless, showed that
he was pleased by the compliment. i
must say he added. that you didn't
help me much
How could L? Put yourself in my
place"
II guess you're about highlander
the circumstances" reioined the cap
tain.
Nelson rose from his chair.
Now, captain he said, eff you viii
ask Mr.. Brown in we will arrange
matters TO your satisfaction. am be-
ginning to feel that 1 would enjoy a
breath Of fresh air"
Just a moment" And the other
disappeared into the adjoining room.
When he returned a prosperous
looking, fashionably dressed man of
about fifty years OF age accompanied
him.
Brown exclaimed Nelson, as he
clasped the visitors hand in hearty
grip. This is good OF you. ! had no
idea l should see you today"
What did you expect to do?'' asked
Brown with a smile.
Il didn't know replied Nelson
Everything happened so suddenly Lat
I really hadn't time TO plan. never
thought to tell my chauffeur TO go to
some one of my friends
1T wasn't necessary replied Mr..
Brown. He had sense enough TO do
so on his own account
How did it happen that he found
your asked Nelson.
Quite an accident. I was leaving
your office when your car drew up. i
asked your chauffeur If he knew where
could find you. He told me the
whole story, adding that you had been
kind to the young woman who had
met with an accident
Il understood him TO say that your
car had knocked her down and you had
taken care of her until she recovered.
Then, she repaid your attendance by
having you arrested. for inturing her.
She also accused you of having robbed
her of some money. That was as much
as your chauffeur was able to tell me,
for he said he realized that the thing
for him to do was to get away and
secure assistance in your behalf as
soon as possible"
Il shall never forget him for having
luOuSll 50 S1tO NciSOu
Most Of them aren't as smart as that.
A good chauffeur is real treasure.
shall raise his salary at once"
He deserves it, commented Mr..
Brown. "Of course, couldn't possibly
! secure a true version Of the affair until
I I reached here, and had an interview
| with the captain. He's a clever fellow,
all right
Yes, he is replied Nelson. HE is a.
| genius at his particular art"
Il have told the captain all about
you and your past, present and future. -
continued Mr.. Brown. He knows me.
for I have been here several times 10
bail our my own chauffeur for speeding.
( So you see I am among friends
"Oh, I wasn't speeding myself" he
added with a laugh. Il know better
/ than that 1t was my son who was to
! blame. These boys must get their
names in the papers once IN a while or
/ their friends would believe they had
sold their automobiles A good. steady
/ pace is just enough for me- he added
/ Nelson smiled at Mr.. Browns obser-
vations.
/ The captain interrupted them at this
moment.
Now, Mr. Brown" he said, eff you
/ VIII be good enough 10 sign these pa
pers I think everything will be salts
/ factorily concluded, and Mr.. Nelson is
I free TO CO.
'AH right, captain
/ Mr.. Brown glanced carefully over the
documents spread before him, then
quickly signed his name.
Il believe that's ALL" he said. as ne
rose from the table
Yes" answered the captain, looking
at Nelson.
Mr.. Brown saw the look and said:
Captain, you ought 20 know that the
Brown glanced significantly toward
Nelson. That gentleman. however,
rushed quickly to his own defense
| Il would do the same thiny over
/ again II | had the chance" he re-
marked CALAMITY.
Ger, Certainly, my dear boy. said Mr..
/ him. too. don't you. captain?''
/ "Oh, ne would do it again. said the
I captain There's no doubt about that.
He's a game one, all right. He wouldn't
\ own up, even when he found out that
we belonged to the same society. 7 did
/ everything 70 make him confess but he
/ wouldn't Nothing under the sun could
! have dragged II out Of him
on. he's a stubborn chap laughed
/ Mr.. Brown.
! Then he placed his hand affectionate-
I ~ on Nelson's shoulder.
thing" he said I'VE understand each
/ other. don't we, captain?'
/ That's right, Mr.. Brown replied
/ the officer. all courtesy. There
/ nothing further to detain YOU, gentle
men. The door is wide open whenever
4 you wish to leave"
/ Thank you, captain. I think we'll
/ be of. My friend here IS not accus-
/ toned 70 such a combining atmosphere %
While they were chatting. the ser
geant opened the door
Il beg pardon, sir. but Mr.. ellison is
here He says it's very important
/ Nelson looked for a moment at the
| sergeant, then said:
/ ellison? What GilsonI'
The sergeant did not answer. but
looked cautiously about the room for
/ a moment.
81 think you know him. MIR. Nelson. -
/ he said Mr.. ellison, Of the firm of
ellison g. --''
He didn't finish.
Nelson sprang up with an exclama-
ton Of delight.
/ "Of course know him. he said
Whats the matter with me? Ny brair
is muddIed. Ask Mr.. ellison I'm al
once"
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