Cañon City record., 1910-08-25

mobile record / do believe that fell
lows lost himself. or else the cops
got him" He began to slow down
Kittie inarticulately murmured
something about smashing the auto
mobile instead of the record, to which
John paid no attention.
As he lifted her down at the par
sonage he whispered to her: 'T never
thought you'd show the white feath-
er." With a laugh. he half pushed
her up the steps to where the parson
was waiting for them.
Kittie. essaying to unite her veil
with trembling fingers. glanced toward
John. who stood. hat In hand. speak
ing to the clergyman. She made q
rush and took refuge behind his
reverence
Il don't want to marry this man.
don't even know him. and-and-hs's
a maniac" she cried Historically.
John turned to look at her. Well.
would be crazy to marry you. Thun-
der. they'd have me up for baby steal
ing. Who are you. anyway"
I'm Kittie Smith," sobbingiy. but
don't know who you are"
Well. I'm John Smith Ny tribe
Is numerous. but It doesn't include
grown-up babies" sarcastfcally.
The parson stood rubbing his hands
together helplessly. We'll. do de-
clare, MY dear. were you expecting
to be married." he asked of Kittie-
Yes. sir. l was. to John Colson. I
don't know this rough man at all"
beginning to weep again.
Iohu adUatad raafro<aIv
Smith. can't you shut down the Hood
gate long enough for explanations?
As I understand II, you planned to
elope with John Colson. And l. John
Smith. had a similar arrangement
with Hetty Olsen. Now. where were
you to meet John Colson!'
He left a call for me at the pub
lie telephone ONCE. and when talked
with him"
But you didn't talk to him. That
bungiing operator gave you to me.
and must have given him my party.
Hetty Olsen. Fine mix-up, ! thought
that fellow following us was Het's
wrathful sire. but It must have been
your John. Now. well ind them In
one of three places. at the police sta
ton. for speeding: at the hospital. be-
cause he go; in the way OF the po-
liceman's bullet: or back at the tel
ephone ONCE waiting for US"
At mention of the first two places
Kittie gave another little shrek.
"Oh. stop pulling the whistle. I'll
have Het give you a few lessons. You
wouldn't catch her doing the weep
ing act or squealing over anything.
Ehosz -Ia -rFF Hat Ia Fl" ha ~nnrfnA aA
with evident pride.
The same officer who hailed John
Smith either took better aim or had
q lucky accident in the case OF John
Colson- When his second command
to halt seemed likely to be disregard
ed. as was his frst. his bullet just
grazed Johns elbow. benumbing his
arm so that his hand dropped from
the steering wheel. Hetty pushed him
aside. taking his place before the car
had time to swerve.
rs IT broken." she asked sympa-
theticaIly
Il don't know. but that doesn't
matter: what does really matter Is.
they have got away from u.s." rue
fully.
They'll be hunting us when John
finds out that he has the wrong girl.
said Hetty laughing confidently.
As they came to stop the police
man came up swinging his club i'm
pressiveiy. And what do you mean.
rucin' like that he demanded
John laughed infectiously. -Tll tell
you. I was trying to catch thief.
That fellow ahead was running on
with my best girl. Wouldn't you
chase him."
Faith I think l would. then, well.-
beginning to smile
Its this way The old folks OBJ
ject. and--you know how 'tis- Through
mistake he got my girl and l have
his" The laughing tone. aided by
a little persuader slipped into the
brawny hand resting on the car
proved potent
We'll. g'wan wild ye. but don't ye
dare let me catch ye racin' again.
"ril not let you catch me IL can
help It." answered John facetiously.
Il think we better return to the
telephone Office" said Hetty. turning
the car. but as they approached the
building they saw that the once was
closed for the night
What now?" asked John In a
troubled tone.
I'm sure don't know" replied
Hetty with laugh. 1T wouldn't mat
ter so much to us, only I'm certain
father would never let me mix his
toddy again. It's once-perhaps. twice
Never. with him"
And Kittie, oh. she'll never let
me mention elopo again" said John.
thIs a. car