The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1911-03-09
BY e. NJ. WICKES

"AS oAuOA arrest, uS SudICuSu tu0
shield from my breast, and laughing in
my face, he leaped into his car and
rode away. But I'll get him today if I
have to blow his car to smithereens.
And I'll bet the justice will commit
someone to jail"
You're making mountain out of
molehill," said Florence, seriously.
walking over and picking up the gun.
"And if you go shooting off this cid
Dlunderbuss, you will be the one even
tually to land in Jail. What you should
employ against these reckless chauf.
feurs is strategy"
Tn going to use buckshot on them
before buy any more ammunition" he
vehemently declared.
"Buckshot nonsense" laughed
Florence. Ingenuity and strategy,
dad, conquer nations
There was a pause as the deputy
gazed out of the window.
'Have you got some?" he ques.
toned, suddenly turning.
Il am full Of it. And | am going to
the road with you to execute a strate-
gic move and capture the culprit."
Yes, and get hit with one of those
Internal machines and land in the
hospital"
Florence laughed heartily at his
fears, as she fastened to her brown,
wavy hair, black fur cap.
What time does that fellow usually
pass?"
About four o'clock, but you stay
home. I don't need an assistant IL I
have the gun"
You cannot have the gun and I
am going with you," she announced,
throwing the weapon on a shelf.
He finally yielded and allowed her
to accompany him to the road.
Shortly after their arrival, a white
touring car came into view, half
mile away. When 1t was within four
hundred yards of them, Florence who
had been intently watching it.
clenched her teeth and sprang to the
middle of the road Her father divi-
ming her purpose and fearing an acct
dent, frantically rushed over and vain
ly attempted to force her aside.
Meantime, shr1ll blasts were shoot
ing from the oncoming car, but Flor
ence refused to clear the way. which
brought the motor to standstill. The
driver, a tall, supple chap, wearing a
linen buster, blue goggles and cap
pulled down on his forehead, leaped
to the ground and catching sight of
Florence, his features broke into g
smile as an exclamation seemed to
spring to his lips only to perish.
els this the one, dad?" queried Flor.
ence.l
The deputy scrutinized the chauffeur
for several seconds, and answered in
the affirmative.
ARREST him." she ordered, as an
other car slowed up from forty-miIe
gait.
you're under arrest" shouted the
deputy. shaking his finger at the first
conner.
For what?" asked the one in the
blue goggles, leisurely lighting a
cigarette.
You're both under arrest for speed.
ing, and there is charge of larceny
against you for stealing my badgei"
Look sharply" began the accused
one, "or am apt to steal your pref
ty-"
Sir, this is no time for nonsense"
Florence broke in. Papa is the deputy
and you will have to accompany him
to the justice!"
"Oh, very well, Just as you say"
cheerfully replied the driver.
Here, Florence" said her father.
get in the first car and I'll climb in
the other and they can drive to the
justice"
AS Florence stepped into the car the
tall chap sprang to her side, and sent
them speeding away.
'fHey there. stop, you hound!" yelled
the deputy.
The only reply was "toot" of the
horn as the car disappeared around
curve.
The deputy ordered the other car to
give chase, but the man refused.
What do you mean by this?"
angrily demanded Florence, ct want
you to stop and let me out, or I will
have you arrested"
Il hardly think you would?" re-
turned her companion, removing his
goggles. Don't you remember me?"
"Mr. Hawleyi" she gasped.
He stopped the motor, and tenderIy
taking her hand, inquired: did II
brighten your"
Eyes, you nearly frightened the life
out of me-" she pouted.
Il am very sorry and beg forgive
ness"
AT present 1t Is withheld" she an
swered, regaining her composure,
What brought you here?"
Luck and this motor" he said
Are you glad?"
Il will not tell you now. think II |
was horrid of you to give father and
me such fright"
Y did not know 1t was your father.
and as / had something important to |
say, was anxious to see you alone. |
VIII you listen, now?'
Father says that you insulted him
and pilfered his badge" she said, ig-
noring his question. |