The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-13

du SuCu IuSS anu puDlIclty. 10 COOlu not let her go lest she should be hurt, but he signed to her father who took his place; then he arose. The girls eyelids quivered and she gave heavy stared wildly at the sea of faces around her. She seemed to recall everything in an instant, and with a shudder and a violent movement sprang to her feet
 Where is he?" she said anXiously Then, recovering her full presence of ed to him and putting her arms round him began to cry his shoulder.
 CHAPTER VI
 True Heart's-Content.
 Athlyne's one idea was now to. get away quickly. The crowd was gather ing closely and were beginning to ask questions. One big, intelligent-looking sergeant of police had out his note book.
 May I ask your name, sorr?'
 ''Is that necessary. my good man?'
 Well. we have to report. SOFT, butt this he said with a confidential look ''it mayn't be necessary to make it public. You see. the lady's all right and no one is goin' to make trouble over a dead horse. Though why any man would want to keep his name out of the papers for a deeI like that, bates mel" Athlyne beckoned him aside; they leaned against the parapet with their faces toward the river. He had by now taken out his pocket-book and handed the sergeant a bill with a yellow back. The mans eyes opened when he saw it: and there was more than respect in his voice as he said: Thank you very much. sorri Be sure I'll do all I can. An I don't know that we can't pull it off nayther but ye must look out for them blasted ko- daksi"
 '.AI right sergeant. Pm much oblig ed for the hint. By the way wasn't one of your men tumbled over?"
 ''Yes. SOFT; but I'm tould he wasn't hurt, only a bruise or two an the skin from iv his nose.''
 Good, You'll tell the lady, she is sure to be distressed about him. Give him this for me. please. And here is my card. I am at the Manhattan"
 Thank you again. SOFT. Iris mighty kind of ye An SOFT if may make so bould. If ye want to be in all the paapers to-morra betther not ride back There'1l be a million kodoks on the Boulevard"
 Just then a tall man raised his hat to Colonel Ogilvie and said: -
 My motor is here. sir. and I shall be very happy if you will use it for the lady, The chauffeur will leave you Thank you exceedingly. I shall be very grateful. I dare say I can get somebody to bring my horse to the stables I couldn't leave my daughter
 
 'I'n see to it, sorr," said the sergeant, who had come close. Colonel Ogilvie gave his card said said:
 ''We are at the Holland House. Come I have some gratitude to express to you and your men?
 Whilst this conversation was going on a slim young man came up to Attn Tyne and raising his hat said:
 Gan I do anything for you, sir. It yui1I ha nlpaSura T assure 11D Ath- Tyne summed him up a glance as soldier"
 Thanks. old fellow" he said, impul- sively holding out his hand. You're a soldier aren't you-a cavalry man?'
 ''No. Field Artillery 27th Battery. But we're all cavalry at West Point. I knew you were soldier when I saw you ride-let alone what you did. What can I do?"
 sIf it wouldn't trouble you too much I wish you'd get some one to bring my horse to the Exchange in Seventh Ave nue. You see I want to avoid all this fuss and kodaking"
 T should love to; what a noble anil mal he is. But I shan't send him. If you don't mind I'll ride him myself. Catch me missing a ride on a horse like that. May : come and see you after"
 Delighted. Manhattan Hotel" They bowed and parted. Athylne went to Colonel Ogilvie. he felt it would be to leave without a word.
 T hope your daughter is all right,
 Thanks to you my brave friend. I am Colonel Ogilvie of Airlville. Joy this is Mr." Athylne felt in an in stant like a cad, He realized now Silently he handed his card. 'tMr. liar dy" her father said. Joy held out her hand and he took it.
 I'm not able to thank you, now and oseyv, fo 1,;v I, glorious grey eyes. He mumbled out B. few words in reply and raised his hat to part. As he was turning away Joy whispered to her father:
 Daddy won't you ask him to come to see US. Mother will want to thank him too. Ask him to come to dinner tonight
 My dear. you will be far. too upset
 Nonsense, Daddy dear. I'm all right now. Indeed dear. it will seem if you don't, after what he has done for you-for you. Daddy dear and for me-"
 In his own formal and kindly way Colonel Ogilvie gave the invitation. Athlyne answered with equal kindly ceremony: and they parted.
 By this time the strangers motor had been taken in through the broken barrier Colonel Ogilvie insisted that their host should not leave them. and they drove off together. In the public excitement at their go- ing Athlyne escaped unnoticed. He took the street at right angles and shortly got a down town West-end Avenue car.
 An hour later he had call from his friend, who announced him self as "Lootenant R. Flinders Breck- enridge." Athlyne had now made up his mind how to meet him. He said at once:
 "I am going to try your patience, old chap. and perhaps your friendship; but I want you to keep a secret I can't deceive a comrade: and we military men are that to each other all the world over. I am here under a false name had reasons for keeping my concealed as came for a upecial purpose. So want you to bear with me and keep even that much a