Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1910-04-22

ick's eyes. Az he did so his hand
went into his pocket and sometnine
crisp and green found its way into
the chauffeur's palm.
Chris. you're mighty good feI-
low; and ! think you're discreet one
as WE'LL" said he. Now. have you
enough sporting blood In your veins
to take a chance and do just ~
say?"
Chris looked a bit dubious. Then
he. glanced at the contents Of his right
hand. and his doubts seemed TO be OF
the order that are amenable to req
son.
II want that coat and those COG
gles," said Remick. land want TO
change places with you for an hour
or So"
Chris hesitated. Tt will cost me
my job, sir" he said.
I'll get you another just as good.
Remick declared.
Still Chris hesitated. Remick drew
himself up.
Twill you do 1t in the peaceabie
fashion | suggest" he asked. "or do
you want me to take that coat and
those goggles by force? I'm desper-
ate, Chris. and at the present moment
I'm perfectly capable Of following
such a course"
Chris grinned. That bein' the case.
sir, and in event Of anything happenfn'
to my job you'll sure ind me another.
| I'll take a chance Hurry. now" he
went on. sliding out of the car. Miss
,, Felicia may come out any minute.
Into the friendly concealment OF =
nearby doorway the two consipators
stepped. In a moment Remick. his
identity effectually concealed BY the
high collar of the yellow coat and the
goggles, climbed into the car. and
perched at the wheel in an attitude very
like the one Chris was prone to AFFECT
Chris, meantime. swinging Remick's
stick, wearing Remick's hat, and smo'
king, with much satisfaction, one OF
Remick's cigars. strobe jauntily away
down the street and was lost In the
hurrying crowds on the sidewalk.
Three minutes later Felicia came
out Of the little shop. The proprietor
himself opened the door for her. es-
corted her to the car and helped her
in.
And you'll find me mate to that
candlestick, Mr.. Barlow?" Felicia was
asking.
I'll do my best. Miss Graham" the
rotund little shopkeeper assured her
Then, Home. Chris" she ordered
while Remick's heart all but jumped
out of his mouth.
Away went the car swung corner
to the smooth, cleaning asphalt o.
the avenue and went tearing along al
a great pace. The streets went pas'
in rapid succession; lever was
pressed down and the car answered
with a wild burst of speed.
Felicia gasped. Chris. what has
Mr. Graham told you often abou
speeding this carr" she said severely
"Slow down at once. You are way
beyond the speed limit"
There was no sign that the chauf
feur had heard her. The car, roaring
and putting. shot ahead. Felicia raiset
her voice to make herself heard allow
the noise of the throbbing engine.
"Chris'-there was a note Of alarm
In her voice-"what does this mean
Where on earth are you going? You'v'
passed the house. Stop. Do yo'
hear me? Stop at once!"
She reached forward to touch hi
arm. They shot across bridge AM
struck smooth. hard macadam roa'
in the suburbs. The houses were Sc
back from the street. The great elms
bordering it on either side. offered
certain friendly concealment.
The car slowed down and stopped
On the back seat frightened CIR
saw the>aauffeur shed his goggles an.
whisk down the upturned collar of hi
coat And facing her, Remick wa
smiling blandly.
Now then" he said in tones h
strove to make matter of fact. Il shal
proceed at once to dictate that al
swer to my question. You promised
Felicia! You know you did," he said
Felicia gasped again. But she wa
not the person to accept defeat vi
gracefully Her head was lifted prout
ly. Her nose went the fraction of a
inch higher.
WELL" said she. proceed with tn
dictation."
r Then her eyes fell. A beautifl
J color tinged her cheeks.
: "Perhaps-perhaps-rm not half q
, angry about 1t all as you imagine
she observed softly.