New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-15
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR
Ais Fair in Love and Motoring
nue. from page
MAY Is. 1910
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How could she be wild you when she's wild h1m2'
Whereupon there was click of the receiver
being hung up in its place. and great wave Of
wrath surged over the spirit OF Henry Earring
ton. Nor was this at ali aSSuaged when upon
his return to his apartment he found Horace
his chauffeur talking to the elevator boy
HoraCe'S anazernent at the sudden apparitiOn
of his chief was no less than his own.
Why-Mr. Farrington-you? he gaSped-
What's happened to the car?
What's happened to the car, hang you"
roared harrington. We'll, if you don't know
that who does2"
Why. you-you said only half an hour ago
that l needn't bother for the afternoon. sir. -
stammered the chauffeur. When Miss Board
man got into the car. sir. you told me to get
out; that you'd drive yourself this afternoon"
'Oh, 1 did did r. snarled Harrington.
And what did you do them"
why. got out. sir," replied the chauffeur.
and you helped Miss Boardnan into the
front seat. and took my place. and druv off -
Horace" said harrington. boarding the
world than yourself-and sha Mt tell you who
he is"
SHORTLY after midnight that night jim
Barclay, with a rather happy smile on his
face. entered the corridor of the St. Gotham. and
was about to enter the elevator to go to his
room. when he was stopped by three deter
mined looking men. One was harrington.
Why. hello. Harry" he said. with broad
grin illumining his bronzed face. You here
still"
YES. I'm here still, Barclay" said the
other gri1nly. Il want to introduce two
friends of mine. Mr.. Briggs and Colonel
Rafferty,, both connected with police head
quarters. My motor car was stolen this after
noon by man claiming to be myself, and max
ing his claim good by wearing my fur coat and
hat which he had also stolen. and imperSonat-
ing me. | have told these gentlemen that you
might be able to she'd some light on the mans
identity We're going to have him jagged.
'Oh, are you?" said Barclay. Tonight"
If we catch him said Harrington. The
thing happens too often. and | have decided
to make an example of one of the gang
have no testimony to offer in the matter.
said Barclay. And if you don't mind l think
I'll go up to my room. You know | sail at
nine tomorrow, and have packing to do -
Il wouldn't be so sure of that Barclay
said harrington. his lips curling disagreeably.
You see, the courts don't open until ten clock;
so you will hardly be able to sail at nine
Do you mean this. Farrington?" asked
Barclay, the smile fading from his face
most certainly do" returned Harrington
" never was NOR serious in all my life
And there is no way out?"
One
WHAT"
Il have two questions to ask of you Did
you propose to Nancy?"
Il did
AND -ah-are you engaged?
No"
Farrington's heart leaped with pleasure.
" That may make a difference. Jim" he said.
Ii we lost, m just ugly enough TO be nasty
about this motor business. If | haven't lost
well. that's another matter VIII YOU promise
not to propose to Nancy Boardman again?"
I'm not the sort of man TO propose to A
woman twice Harry said Barclay. Il shall
not ask her again
Your word on it?"
My word on it. replied Barclay.
harrington turned to the officers Il am
sorry to have disturbed you. gentlemen" he
said; but | have decided not To press this
complaint. The whole thing was a Joke
II you will all come up to my quarters we
might nave little something" said Barclay.
- 1t has been cold ride down from West
Point "N''
i imagine So said harrington. with a
chuckle Fact is it's been clustering cold
day all around. Ell. Barclay?'
,.s IL been the red-hottest cold day of nv
life' said Barclay. as they went up stairs.
AS the Marathonia passed out of the Mar