The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-17

enough to stop here for the poor sport
of setting Off his horses" Janet unused
scornfully, watching the vanishing
cloud of dust. IF was only In that
wagon with my things! But expect
I'd be bumped pretty hard"
A man on horseback from the little
town told her civilly that IL 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 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 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 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 1t was evi-
IDENTIFY making would carry 1t past
without the occupants perceiving her,
she sprang up and leaned forward,
with a 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 establishment. Bob! Victim
lied again--sent out to look her up
his day spoiled! Well. he'd find out 1t
wasn't her fault!
II couldn't have been more aston
ished at seeing ghost" he said as he
leaped out and came to her. II sup
posed He stopped with an embar-
raised glance at her sulky face.
at doesn't matter what you or any
one else supposed" she snapped.
"You are not going to interfere with
me-"
Il can't imagine you are sitting here
for pleasure" he said stifiiy. 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 II you will
see what ails this thing and start It
on" she requested formally.
He returned Mt once and examined It
thoroughly. II think 1t will have to
be towed TO n shop" he said finally.
Every well. | was going to Eldon
l can walt 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. l will pay you for your
trouble"
He flushed angrily and started OF
but turned back, exploding: Look here,
Janet. l know 1t was beastly thing
to do! / see now | had no business
providing substitute. apologize
humbly. Cousin Hal was transported
ut the prospect of escorting you, and
I suppose you annihilated 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
least to blame for having burdened
! you so often" she cried. ~ have re-
sisted enough uselessly! l am deter
mined 1t shall not happen again. You
can he perfectly sure Of thatw
IL have never found you burdensome
in he began
ooh. 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 If l could have felt that you be-
slowed II upon me freely, without
pressure from others Pressure was
80 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 Janet's
world to a paradise Of JOY. Running
away from meT she inquired, dim
ping, much to his surprise.
Running away from the families"
he said fercely. They've spoiled all
chance might have had with you.
and I'm pulling out of It, but I'm not
giving you up. remember. l 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
had any choice in
"Why, | thought you hadn't either.
Bob. l never thought that YOU
"Janetw he cried, stopping the STAN
mering speech by selling her hands.
"Janet, II you only knew
They gazed into each others eyes.
and both suddenly knew.
"Say, grille" he proposed after
happy interval, "let's leave the cars at
Eldon, be married and go on with the
running away"
Which they did