Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-05-25
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Fanchette finds Only a Hundred Francs
in the Golfer.
CHAPTER ".

EAnCneLEc linus OlAl1 AA~ANA~-
in the Golfer
The girl had not been aware OF ouain-
tauce's covert scrutiny. 1t had hurt her
more, perhaps. than anything else she
had had to endure since she had encoun-
tered her most unwelcome companion.
And that not been either little or light
She had intuitively adjudged him gen
tleman. and had been by so much the
more ashamed that he should see her in
such a plight. There was so much he
might misunderstood
The exotic atmosphere OF Martins was
a strange one 10 her. She could not but
know that she must be conspicuous in
II. and yet but for the consciousness OF
his regard. she might have left il unmov-
ed by the thought that the throng there
had been witnesses Of his discontinue
She felt sure that everyone must have
seen what she was suffering She had
stipulated ere entering the restaurant that
they were 70 part at the door. where her
car was waiting. but the wine her escort
had fmbibed had rendered him quarrel
some. and when she reminded him OF his
promise he cOntradicted her fatty. She
was almost desperate. but took her seat
in the AUTOMOBILES. and he went forward
70 crank the engine
Al sight OF him STOPPING over, a sud
den. rash resolution inspired her. She
laid one hand on the horn, and. as the
{. engine started. squeezed out single loud
blast which caused him TO spring toward
the sidewalk Ere ne could understand
what had happened. she had thrown in
the gears with trembling fingers, and
backed away a few yards.
She took her foot off the brake and
moved forward. wheeling as he made
rush at her. and bowling him over as he
strove TO make good his footing on the
off step.
He stumbled and fell with a howl OF
rage. She put on speed. dashed safely
over the cross street and, having thus
made sure OF her distance, slowed down
10 q more sensible pace, and so fled from
him.
Der scarlet lips were tightly compress
ed and a single furrOw on her white fore
head bespoke a depth OF determination
She was steeling herself against a con-
science which whispered that it had all
been very unladylike. and undignifed.
Quickly she made her way to the Sith
street ferry.
At the dock there she had five minutes
TO wait for the boat. and in that interval
she disguised herself as well as she might
IN a motor costume. Buster. cap and Cog
rles she donned in haste, drawing the
collar over her dimpled chin. knOtting
close veil round the siIken glory Of her
hair. But, try as she might, she could
not hide from the eyes OF men all trace
OF her beauty. and many inquisitive
chances were conferred on her as she sat
frnmobile in her place, the lights gleam-
ing warmly against the wild rose OF her
cheeks. her curved lips rather tremulous
nov that the tense strain she had been
under was somewhat relaxed.
Long island City at night time con-
fused her sadly, and she went sstray
more than once in her nervousness ere
striking the main road to Jamaica She
dared not ask directions even to save
delay.
Her light car ran smoothly for a time,
but presently a rattle warned her Of
coming trouble II came, and she found
herself stranded.
She knew that Fanchette would be
frantic with fear for her. There was no
train 10 be counted upon till morning. II
was 1879. too late to telegraph.
She got out 10 attempt repair. draw
ing of her gauntlets. raising her veil
and turning her coat collar with business
Ike haste. The night was dark. She took
one OF The lamps from fits bracket, and,
lifting the bonnet. made careful search
FOR the trouble She displayed jrtimate
acquaintance with all the details Of the
mechanism. but in vain.
She was almost I'm despair when, look
ing up. she saw two glaring headlights
her. She stepped out into the roadway,
holding her lamp. But at that moment
the sound OF a mans voice. singing jO-
vially. came down the wind to her. and.
hearing il. her courage ebbed- She drew
back hurriedly behind her own machine,
STOPPING over the rear tire. The dread
that some returning roysterer from Rock
away Beach might only prove an added
complicafi7n. brought her to a quick de-
even though that should take all night
But she had changed her mind too late.
The approaching auto slowed down as
The brakes were applied
In trouble, comrade2'' cried the voice
Of one well satisfied with himself and the
world In general. and a scratched, shabby
car was drawn up head TO head with hers
a solitary individual descended from it.
He advanced. putting a huge cigar. a
tan. broad-shOuldered young man. well
set up. OF somewhat staggering carriage.
His face was thin. the cheek bones prom
1nent. its skin tanned so as 10 give his
eyes undue effect.
What's gone wrong?' he demanded
with casual ease. and. as the girl rose.
facing him in the full light Of his big head
lamps, pursed up his lips as IL to whistle.
"A LADY, he exclaimed as he bowed
with exaggerated courtesy.
"A lady-and alone II your chauffeur
has deserted. hope you'll let me replace
him"
She would willingly have informed him
that she had a chauffeur in the near
ueighborhood. but. little as she was pre-
possessed by his appearance. she could
not frame her lips to the untruth. He was
not in the usual garb Of a motorist. and
she thought he bore some resemblance to
fhe man in a blue serge suit whom she
had seen at Martins. But instinct told
her that he was not TO be described as
gentleman.
Thank YOU" she said. as levelly as
Hhe might. ''rn manage all right myself. %
Then may at least have the pleasure
Of cranking up" he volunteered. and pro-
reeded TO do so. but with the result that,
after q few irregular explosions the en-
Etne stopped.
He looked at her amusedly, and. while
ehe bIushed over her Intellectual prevari-
Patton. became more than ever impressed
with her beauty.
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