Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-24
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR JULY a. 1910


xedly at the press of vehicles passing the end of the
street. Vivid memories of Lord Medenham's civarous
courtesy-hs Lordshps dashed tomfoolery, he called
it-warned him that life about to assume new in
terests
The boy messenger, summoned telephoncaly by
sympathetic maidservant in a neghbor1ng house.
guessed that the standing the pavement owned
the motor car to which he had been directed. Here
two cars but the boy did not hesitate. He sa
luted
messenger sir? he said.
This way, interviewed Simmonds CURLY.
"No. l want you said Medenham. you know
Sevastopoo's, the cigarette shop in Bond-st?"
Take this card there and ask him to despatch the
der at once. Meanwhile he writing, Kindly send
1000 Sa1onikas to 81 Cavendish Square
Simmonds looked anxious. He not smooth
spoken fellow but he did not wish to offend Lord Med
cnham. Would your Lordship mind if sent the boy
to the Savoy Hotel first?" he asked nervousy 1t is
rather late, and Miss Vanrenen will be expecting me-
What time you due at the Savoy"
I'VE were to start at twelve O'Clock; but the ladies'
luggage had to be strapped on. and
All the deuce! That sounds formidable.
"Of course they must stow everything into the
trunks | supplied my Lord
Medenham stopped and examined the that
fastened iron grid at the back of the broken down
vehicle.
"Whip open the tool box, Dale, and transfer that
rangement to my carl he said brskly. Make it fit
somehow | don't approve OF damaged pantwork nor nor
time presses, and the ladies shy at request to
pack their belongings into my kit bags, even if was
carrying them. Now Simmonds, give me the route, if
you know it, and hand over your road maps mean to
take your place until your is put right. Wire
where to expect you. You ought to be shipshape in
three days, at the utmost
"Mv Lord" began the overwhelmed Simmonds.
"Ill see you hanged as high as Hannah before hand
my Mercury YOU if that is what you thinking
off, said Medenham sharply. Why, man, she is built
like watch! Il would take YOU month to understand
Ter. Now, you boy be off to Se' stopoos Where can
l buy chauffeur's kit, Simmonds?"
Your Lordship is really too kind. co,'d nt think
Of ftipoit ,r,,1tfa cred
What, then! Do you refuse my assistance?'
1T isn't that my Lord. am awfully grateful
Are you afraid that I shall off with Miss Van
renen, hold her to send Black Hand letters to
her father, and that sort of thing?"
From what little l have of Miss Vanrenen she
is much more likely to run off with you, my Lord.
You're growing incoherent Smmonds. For good
sake tell me where to go You safely leave all
the rest to and we haven't minute to lose am to
any sort of decent motoring kit before turn up
the hotel Pull yourself together, mani Action front
and fire! Guns unlimbered and first range finder de-
spatched in nineteen seconds-eh, WHAT"
Smmonds squared his shoulders. He had been
driver in the Royal Artillery before he Joined Viscount
Medenham's troop of Imperial Yeomanry. There was
further argument Dale, oriental in phlegm now that
Eyot was safely backed, already unSCrewing the
luggage carrier.
HALF an hour later the Mercury curled with sinuous
grace out of the busy Strand into the courtyard of
the Savoy Hotel. The Enclosure snorted with motors,
the air full of gasoene smoke all the world of the
hotel was going, or had already gone to Epson;
One quick glance at the lines of traffic showed Neden
ham that the Swiss Rear Admiral on duty would not
allow him to remain instant in front of
the actual doorway. He swung his to the exit sde
crep in behind departing taxcab, and grabbed hur
rying boy in buttons.
You listen to me, boy!" he said
The boy remarked that his hearing was perfect.
We'll, 60 Miss Vanrenen and say that her motor is
waiting Seize porter and do not leave him until he
has brought canvas trunks from the lady's
Help him to strap them the grid and I'll give each of
you half crown