Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-06-18


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 II might
be dark and 1t would cost her consid-
cradle
$50 much, maybe, that I'd not have
enough left for my fare and just have
to sneak back home. You wretched
good nothing failurer' She damned
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 a screech OF JOY, for
suddefsly the painting chug OF a heavy
car snlote the distance. Her troubles
Were at an end! Never an autoist 80
mean rs to refuse aid to a 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 evil
IDENTIFY making would carry 1t past
without the occupants perceiving her.
she sprang up and leaned forward,
with cry for help.
Therefore when Bob dashed along
Janet appeared to be waiting for him
with outstretched hands and eager
II ,,tgth "a
that invited catastrophe aud stared
incredulously, while Janet Topped
down IN her seat too angry to notice
his open astonishment, Bob! Victim.
lied again--sent out to look her up
his day spoiled Well, he'd find out II
wasn't her fault
81 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.
ut doesn't matter what you or any
one else supposed" she snapped
"You are not going to interfere with
me-"
81 can't imagine you are sitting here
for pleasure" he said stifiiy. Il 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 10.
81 will be greatly obliged II you will
see what alls this thing and start It
on" she requested formally.
He returned at once and examined 1t
thoroughly. II think II will have to
be lowed to shop" he said finally.
every 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
thisp he exclaimed "Of course I'll
tow you wherever you wish"
"Thnnk you. I 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 bushes
providing substitute. | apologize
humbly. Cousin Hal was transported
at the prospect OF escortlng you, and
| suppose you annihilated the poor fel.
low. Pour your Walls upon me. but be-
lieve my apology IL 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 80 often" she cried. ~ have re
sisted enough uselessly! | am deter
mined II shall not happen again. You
can be perfectly sure Of thatl"
II have never found you burdensome
in be began.
ooh. you must say that, Of course"
she jeercd
He regarded her earnestly. II am en-
tirely sincere when say that your
company would have been my greatest
delight If could have felt that you be-
slowed II upon me freely, without
pressure from others. Pressure was
so RIaring 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 paradise Of JOY. Running
away from mer she inquired, dim
pling, 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 1t, but Pm not
giving you up. remember l mean to
try to win you when they learn
lie was Interrupted by shrieks Of
laughter. Janet laughed TIL she was
breathlcss. ooh Bob, Bobi 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 DE for the same rea'
son! Why, ! want you, and you never
had any choice i'm
"Wby, thought you hadn't either,
Bob! never thought that you
"Janetw he cried, stopping the STAN
merlng speech by SELLING her hands.
"Janct, II you only knew
They gazed into each others eyes,
and both suddenly knew.
"say, grille" he proposed after a
happy interval, "let's leave the cars at
Eldon, be married and go on with the
running away"