The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1910-04-16

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: 'cRs eyes. As he did so his hand
: went into his pocket and something
crisp and green found its way into
the chauffeur's palm.
Chris. you're a mighty good feI.
low; and think you're a discreet one
as weH. said he. Now, have you
enough sporting blood In your veins
10 take a chance and do lust as /
say?"
i Chris looked a bit dubious. Then
ne glanced at the contents of his right
hand, and his doubts seemed to be of
the order that are amenable to rea-
500.
/ I want that coat and those cog.
gies.' said Remick, "and I want to
cnange places with you for an hour
| or So"
Chris hesitated. 1T will cost ma
my job. sir" he said.
III get you another lust as good 70
Remick declared.
Still Chris hesitated. Remick drew
himself up.
win you do 1t in the peaceable
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 happenin'
to my job you'll sure find me another.
III take chance. Hurry, now" he
went on. sliding out Of the car. Miss
FELICIA may come out any minute"
into the friendly concealment of q
nearby doorway the two consipators
stepped In q moment Remick, his
identity efectually concealed by the
nigh collar of the yellow coat and the
goggles, climbed into the car. and
perched at the wheel In an attitude very
Ike the one Chris was prone to affect.
chris. meantime. swinging Remick's
stick. wearing Remfck's hat, and smo-
King. with much satisfaction, one of
hemick's cigars. strobe jauntily away
down the street and was lost In the
hurrying crowds on the sidewalk.
Three minutes later Felicia came
put OF the little shop. The proprietor
himself opened the door for her. es-
,orted her to the car and helped her
n.
And you'll find me mate to that
'andlestick. Mr.. Barlowr' Felicia was
lsking.
III do my best. Miss Graham" the
otund little shopkeeper assured her.
Then. Home. Chris.- she ordered.
While Remick's heart an but Jumped
ut Of his mouth.
Away went the car. swung a corner
the smooth. cleaning asphalt of
ne avenue and went tearing along at
great pace. The streets went past
rapid Succession; Q lever was
ressed down and the car answered
18th wild burst of speed.
Felicia gasped. Chris. what has
u. Graham told you often about
Feeding this carr" she said severely.
slow down at once. You are way
eyond the speed limit"
mere was no sign that the chauf.
ur had heard her. The car. roaring
ID pumng. shot ahead. Felicia raised
II voice to make herself heard above
9 noise Of the throbbing engine.
Cnris-there was note of alarm
her voice--"what does this meant
here on earth are you goingf You've
sseo the house. Stop! Do you
ar mo? Stop at once!"
sne reached forward to touch his
N. They shot across q bridge and
uck smooth, hard macadam road
the suburbs. The houses were set
* rom the street. The great elnsl
roering- 1t on either side. offered :
'taln friendly concealment.
Ene car slowed down and stoned
IN the back seat q frightened r,r,
the chauffeur shed his goggles and
isk down the upturned collar OF biz
:. And facing her, Remick was
ling blandly.
Now them" he said In tones he
've to make matter Of fact II shalI
coed ut once to dictate that an
. 20 my question. You promised.
lcia. You know you did," he said.
eiicia gasped again. But she was
the person to accept defeat un-
cefuily. Her head was lifted proud
her nose went the fraction Of an
, higher.
Weh. said she. proceed with the
ation."
hen her eyes fell A beautiful
r tinged her cheeks.
'ernaps-perhaps-Tm not half a
y about 1t all A. you imagin4-
observed softly.