The Detroit times., 1909-05-14
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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To whistle.
"A lady" he exclaimed as he bowed
with an exaggerated courtesy.
"a lady-and alone. II your chauf.
feur has deserted, hope y9ull let me
replace him.
She would willingly have informed
him that she had chauffeur In the
near neigh borhood, but, little as she
was prepossessed by his appearance.
she could not frame her lips to the
untruth. he was not IN the usual
garb or motorist. and she thought
ho bore some resemblance 10 the man
ir a blue serge suit whom she had
seen AT Martins. But instinct tod her
that he was not 10 be described as
gentleman.
Thank you" she said. as levelly
as she might; I'll manage all right
myself
Then may at least have the pleas
ure OF cranking up he volunteered.
and proceeded 10 do so, bur with the
result that. after few irregular ex-
plosions the engine stopped.
| He looked at her amumedly, and.
while she bfushed over her Intellectual
prevarication. became more than ever
impressed with her beauty
| You haven't managed quite as sue
cessfully as we must before we get
this toy TO go again" he said ITS
lucky that | came along just now
for you as we'll as myself"
He bowed again. with flourish.
and then went TO work TO set things
straight. but with leisurely air very
trying 10 her In her hurry.
I've been dining down Rock
away. you see" he informed her con-
exceptionally. But after the lamps
are III. little old New YorSs not such
bad place. I'm on ny way in TO
supper there now"
Every now and then he would glance
lup at her with some friendly or
facetious remark. and when she drew
back from the circle OF light he babe
her come closer and help him. She
would fain have dispensed with his
services altogether Only once did
another motor whiz past, taking no
notice OF them. and otherwise the road
was deserted
IF you're bound for the Beach" the
man said suddenly. IN run you down
there is quick time. and we'l send q
illdt DdSh " lOul Cal OH
"Oh. no. she declared, Il must take
10 the Beach"
jamaica" he asked
She hesitated for moment, not
wishing TO offend him by replying that
that was no concern OF his, and he.
impelled thereto by her sweet, trou-
BLEED eyes. became more reckless in
his generosity.
1T doesn't matter where" he said.
Jump In beside me and I'll run you
home before they lock the door Then
I.ll-enme- and bring the car on.
No one will be bit the wiser"
She vetoed that suggestion.
1T II efi-you what, them he con-
cluded. Wen go straight TO New
York and get someone from Long
Island City TO attend to this. Well
be just In time for nice. quiet sup
per. and you can catch late train
out. How does that strike you. eh?"
He scowled as she turned her back
on him and herself went to work with
the recalcitrant engine.
You're only wasting your time" he
assured her. THAT thing won't move
again tonight. Say, | know place
where we'd never be noticed. and you
need something to eat now. Come
on What are you afraid OF. hey"
He laid persuasive hand on her
arm. made as though he would have
slipped 1t around her waist, but she
stepped swiftly backward. Before he
could speak he was staring into the
muzzle OF a quite workmanlike revol-
yer.
He stopped, not bianching, although
he knew that women are not TO be
trusted with firearms. So that she.
who had no lack OF courage herself,
liked him none the worse for that he
was not coward as we'll as cad.
"Will you please get into your car
and 20 on?" she said steadily. I'm
good shot. and | shant hesitate
to-
Il don't doubt It," he interrupted
with an irrepressible note OF admira-
ton.
Il had no idea OF offending you.
miss. and TO prove that, I'll put mat
tiers right for you in twinkftng II
you'll allow me. know exactly
what's wrong, although It wasn't my
purpose TO say so until It suited me.
But you're one OF the right sort. and
III be hanged II I'll leave lady in
any such difficulty-even II she does
drill hole In me while I'm hoping
her"
Without more ado. he lifted the COW
er again. and, after brief interval,
rose triumphant.
That's It," he announced, while she
kept him carefully covered.
Now, I'll try the crank, II | may"
He did 80 without awaiting permits
sion. and. under his strong hand, the
engine Was soon purring Then he
looked quizzically over TO where she
stood regarding him with her bent
brows. thankful for his beleted aid