The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-29
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 Aye sir.'' The policeman, who al first sight had from his dress taker
 him for a. chauffeur. had by now re- cognized him as a gentleman. twill you come in the car? It's al right I'll go slow"
 Thank ye sir: I've had deal O wallxin' the day!" When the man was
 in the tonneau Athlyne who had beer
 thinking of what was to be done said
 to him affably:
 Ut was silly of me going at such a
 pace. But I wanted my wife to see purpose in saying this: to emphasise to Joy the necessity of not mention ing her name. It was the only way to keep off the subject when they should her head. She did not wish either man to see her furious blushing at hearing the word She took the hint; silence was her cue.
 At the station Joy sat in the car whilst Athlyne went inside with the officer. The sergeant was a grave eld- erly man, not unl1indIy. He too re- cognized. but at once, that the chauf- feur was a gentleman. There was an air of distinction about Athlyne which no one, especially an official. could fail to appreciate. He was not surprised when Ee read the card which Athiyne handed to him. He frowned little anG scratched his head.
 ''I fear this'll be a bit awkward my lord Ye come frae OCT the Border and ys'll hae to attend the summons at New Galloway. I dinna want to inconvenience you and her ladyship
 Twill it not be possible to let the car go on. My wife has to meet her father and mother who are coming up to Arbleside tonight, and they will be disappointed. Her mother is an in valid and is coming from Italy. I shall be really greatly obliged if it can be managed:
 The sergeant shook his head and said slowly:
 Iris a .sne car. A valuable com modity to take out of the Jurisdiction and intil a foreign country Athlyne had already taken out his pocket-book well with money before coming north 'I paid a thousand pounds for the car. Will it not suit if l leave that amount in your custody. The Of ficial was impressed. ,
 'Losh: man what wad be daen wi a thooSan poems in wee bit station like this. or caryin' 1t aboot in me claes No! ma! if yell deposit say a ten poon note for the guarantee I'm thinkin' twill be a. rect But how can the Teddy get ava: yell hae to bide till morns morn"
 .'Oh that's all right. officer, she's a licensed driver. Unhappily she has not got her license with her. She left 1t in Ambleside as I was driving myself and had mine" He said this to avert her being questioned on the neglect; in which case there might be more trouble about the pace.
 "Ooh, ave. Then that's a rect! A maun ax her masel forbye she mayn't t hae the license aboot her. Wlmmen is feckless cattle anyhow!"
 Do you think sergeant she may get away at once. It is a long drive, ana the day is getting on. I shall be very grateful indeed if you can manage it.! The sergeant was still impressed by the pocket. book.
 went outside with Athlyne to the auto mobile. and touching his cap said:
 "Yer pardon ma Teddy. we're the wife O. the defender?" Joy was glad that she had put on the motor veil at- tached to her cap
 .YesI My husband told you. did he not?" she said. The thrill that came to her with the speaking of the word husband" she kept for later thought The sergeant answered respectfully:
 .He did ma teddy. But as an off, feeciaI O. the law I hae to make sure as we're aboot to travel oot O the Jur- isdiction. He says ye hae left yer license at hame; but as ye hae answer ed me that ye are his wife I will ac- cept it, an ye may go. The defender remains here: but I'm thinkin' there's a chance that he may not hae to re- meain so lang as he's fearin! Ma ser y cap and went back into the station.
 Athlyne came forward and said in low voice. for the policeman whn hH9 effected the arrest was now standing outside the door
 "You will be careful darling. You may be able to do it. But if you are late and your father be angry say as little you can. Unhapplly must remain here. but I shall do all I pos sibly can to settle things quietly. shall follow in the morning: but not too early. Don't forget to wire your father if you are delayed anywhere. or part I shall leave proof everywhere of my own presence as we shall be in different countries"' He said this as it occurred to him that if she should be delayed it might later avert a scandal. Then he spoke up for the benefit of the policeman: @
 '.As the time is so short. and we have learned the lesson of the danger or going too fast. you might ask when you get to Carlisle whether it is not quicker to return by Penrith and Pat | terdale. That way is some miles short | er'' The policeman who had heard and had also seen the pocket-book-l came close and said with respectful | touch of his cap:
 s'If A may make sac bold. the teddy | can save a wheen O miles by takin' | he road to Dumfries by Ken Brig an morn comin' up there" Athiyne nod led and touched his pocket; the man | 1rew back into the station. One last word to Joy:
 ''I wish you knew the machine darl- | ng But we must take chances for | III going we'll As he spoke he was turning the strating handle. Joy in | ow voice said:
 Good bye my darling!" Resolutely | she touched the levers. and the car moved off quietly to the God bless youi" of eacn.
 Athlyne watched the car as long as t was in sight: then he went back uto the station. He spoke at once O the sergeant
 ''NOw sergeant is there nothing that .an possibly be done to hasten the natter. You see I have done all can o obey rules-once having broken hem. I am most anxious to get back nome as I have some very important ,,1SinaSS in inc naorninG. shall of