Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-05-26

V1tSnluS Tie VANISHING
cloud OF dust. III l was only in that
wagon with ny things! But / expect
Id be bumped pretty hard"
A man on horseback from the little
town told her civilly that If she was
there when he went back he'd send
some one out for her. though 1t might
be dark and 1t would cost her consid
cradle.
so much, maybe, that I'd not have
enough left for my fare and just have
TO sneak back home. You wretched
good for nothing failure!, She damned
aud ratified everything with handles
and cried heartily.
After which she felt better. wiped
Up. powdered her shiny nose and pre-
pared to make a melting appeal to the
next passer, be who or what he might.
Then she let out screech of Joy, for
suddenly the painting chug of a heavy
car smote the distance. Her troubles
were at an end Never an autoist SO
mean as to refuse aid to stranded
brother-or sister.
The approaching rumble bespoke the
large car of her hopes, and she hastily
assumed her most attractive manner
and helpless look of appeal; then. fear
ing that the speed which It was eyi.
IDENTIFY making would carry Ii past
without the occupants perceiving her.
she sprang up ard leaned forward,
with cry for help
Therefore when Bob dashed along
Janet appeared to be waiting for him
with outstretched hands and eager
eyes. He stopped with a suddenness
that invited catastrophe and stared
incredulously, while Janet fopped
down In her seat. too angry to notice
his open astonishment Bob. Victim
ICED again-sent out to look her up
his day spoiled, Well. he'd find out it
wasn't her fault!
Il couldn't have been more aston
ished mt seeing a ghost" he said as he
leaped out and came to her. Il sup
posed He stopped with an embar-
rassed glance at her sulky face.
1T doesn't matter what you or any
one else supposed" she snapped.
you are not going to interfere with
me-"
II can't imagine you are sitting here
for pleasure" he said stiffiy. II beg
your pardon, you have reason for Of
Tense. will try and not add to it."
he marched toward his car. Janet
stared. That was unlike Bob. who
was not resentful. She did not under.
stand. but could not be left so.
II will be greatly obliged If you will
see what ails this thing and start 1t
on" she requested formally.
He returned at once and examined 1t
thoroughly. II think 1t will have to
be lowed to shop" he said finally.
"Very well. ! was going to Eldon.
can wait until some one passes who
will haul me in" Janet replied
Il am not going to leave you like
this he exclaimed. "Of course I'll
tow you wherever you wish"
THANK you. will pay you for your
trouble"
He flushed angrily and started off
but turned back. exploding: Look here,
Janet, I know 1t was beastly thing
to do, see now ! had no business
providing substitute. apologize
humbly. Cousin Hal was transported
at the prospect of escorting you. and
suppose you annihilated the poor fell
low. Pour your walls upon me. but be-
lieve my apology is sincere"
SO he had tried to foist her upon an
other! Janet was furious. This was
the first she had known of 1t, having
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least to blame for having burdened
you so often" she cried. 81 have re-
sisted enough uselessly! am deter
mined It shall not happen again. You
can be perfectly sure Of that.'
81 have never found you burdensome
in he began.
"Oh. you must say that, of course"
she jeered.
He regarded her earnestly. Il am en-
tirely sincere when say that your
company would have been my greatest
delight if l could have felt that you be-
slowed 1t upon me freely, without
pressure from others. Pressure was
so glaring this time that to rid you Of
myself l broke all the laws of polite
CouftniioH tHlS anu was tah
ing myself off for good
A great light suddenly turned Janet's
world to a paradise of joy. Running
away from me?" she inquired, dim
ping. much to his surprise.
Running away from the families"
he said fiercely. They've spoiled all
chance l might have had with you,
and I'm pulling out of it, but I'm not
giving you up. remember. ] mean to
try to win you when they learn
He was interrupted by shrieks of
laughter Janet laughed till she was
breathless. ''Oh. Bob. Bob! I'm run
ming away too. I'm pulling out OF it
for the same reason. or was till this
thing gave out"
"But II can't be for the same rea-
son. Why. want you, and you never