Democratic messenger., 1909-03-20

enough to stop here for the poor sport
OF setting or his horses" Janet unused
scornfuliy. watching the vanishing
cloud of dust. "If was only In that
wagon with my things! But I expect
I'd be bumped pretty hard"
A man on horseback from the little
.own told her civilly that II she was
there when he went back he'd send
some one out for her, though 1t might
be dark aud It would cost her consid-
erable.
$50 much, maybe, that I'd not have
enough left for my fare and just have
to sneak back home. You wretched
good for nothing failurew She jammed
and 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 heavy
car smote the distance. Her troubles
were at an end! Never an autoist so
mean as to refuse aid 10 n stranded
brother-0r 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 evil
IDENTIFY making would carry It past
without the occupants perceiving her.
she sprang up and leaned forward.
with n cry for help.
Therefore when Bob dashed along
Janet appeared to be waiting for him
with outstretched hands and eager
eyes. He stopped with suddenness
that invited catastrophe and stared
incredulously. while Janet Topped
down In her seat. too angry to notice
his open astonishment. Bob. Victim
ized again-sent out to look her up
his day spoiled! Well. he'd find out 1t
wasn't her fault!
Il couldn't have been more aston
ished at seeing 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.
ut 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 stifIly. II beg
your pardon. you have reason for Of
fense. 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 II you will
see what ails this thing and start II
on she requested formally.
He returned at once and examined 1t
thoroughly. II think 1t will have to
be towed to a shop" he said finally.
Every well ! was going to Eldon.
I 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. 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 annlhilated the poor fel-
low. Pour your Walls upon me. but be-
lleve 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
stolen away early. II am not In the
least to blame for having burdened
you so often" she cried. Il have re-
sisted enough uselessly! am deter
mined It shall not happen again. You
can he perfectly sure of that"
II have never found you burdensome
I'M he began.
"Oh. you must say that, of course"
she jeered.
He regarded her earnestly. Il am en-
tirely sincere when l say that your
company would have been my greatest
delight IL could have felt that you be-
slowed II upon me freely. without
pressure from others. Pressure was
so glaring this time that to rid you OF
myself broke all the laws Of polite
convention this morning and was tax
ing myself Off for good"
A great light suddenly turned Janets
world to paradise Of JOY. Running
away from meT she inquired. dim
pling. 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. I 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 II
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