El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-08-07

Warren es5 s y3H asgs h's as t aSsa
u whirled over the freshly oiled
roads.
suits me all right" Mr.. Stevens
assented complacently. About as good
as they make EN- for all round serv-
ice. Can't be beat for speed and dur
ability. 1 looked the market over
nretty thoroughly before deciding on
this and I'm well enough satisfied
81 should think you would be.
agreed Warren. How long have you
had this?"
About six months now"
And it's so beautifully appointed
and finished" said Helen. who was
leaning back luxuriously, enjoying
every moment of this fast whirl
through the country. Il love this shade
of maroon. it's so soft and rich.
yes. that's my wffe's choice" SAID
Stevens Our last car was dark green
hut she took fancy to this"
The steyenses were rather well to
do Brooklyn people, who were spend
ing the summer at the seaside hotel,
where Helen and Warren were now
staving. Mrs. Stevens had taken
strong fancy to Helen, and her hus-
band and Warren seemed congenial, SO
the marty of our were often together.
Rare Treat.
And this evening they were all out
in the Stevens's big car. To Helen
who since her marriage had so Few OPP
r.ortunttfes for motoring, this was
rare treat The swift motion and rresn
air brought the color to her cheeks
and her ewes sparkled with pleasure
The roads were broad and smooth as
glass and their headlights lit up the
way as they sped through the darkness
Now and then an occasional car WIN
IT'S cleaning lights came suddenly OUT
of the night and shot pass them Helen
could not help but think OF the oen-
ger should either car swerye the least
70 the left-the horrible COLLISION tnat
would follow
tbe universal knowledge and strict OBJ
servance of that rule lay their safety
Their lives were not only in the hands
of their own Chauffeur, but equally IN
that of the driver of every other car
which passed them
Helen knew that in England the
rules Of the road were just opposite
There it was always Keep 70 the
leftr" Surprising an English cnaIIeur
should be brought over here. and IN
moment of confusion instinctiFeiy re-
vert to his accuStOHieU hoo
ON and on they flew through the
soft darkness. the cool, sweet odof
Of tbe woods and the night air.
suddenly as they passed small
f.-n, bouse three dogs came tumbllng
ont in the road. They were barking
az the machine and fighting with each
cher As the chauffeur turned out
sbarnlv two rolled together almost
under the wheels
Helen gave a wild, piercing shrek
as she clutched Warren's arm bu,
the dogs were unhurt with unusual
skill the driver had swerved sun 1ur-
Their and passed them unnarmeo-
Warren shook off. Helen's hano'
which still clasped his arm
Warren Angry.
ssWhat on earth's the matter Win
vo,, p, anerilv. ''Shrieking here like
Comanche INDIAN
..oh but Warren" breathlessly. Il
was so frightened Oh, was sure ne
would run over those dogsi
well. he didn't. did heZ Ana "hae
good would your shrieking do anyway
DON'T YOU think the drivers capaoie
of running this carr"
ssOf course only I was SO Iish1-
ened: 1 couldn't help it
I.sWeIl. You'll help it the next time
or TIL not go out with you again
.sWhv Warren''-with eaten IN her
voice. The sudden fright hao COM
pletely unnerved her.
ssrIoxv for heavens sake, don't pc
Gin sniffling. You've made enough OF
an exhibition Of yourself for one even
ing" 20
her In this way in the presence %
otbars And now her sense OF mag
~a+to- conquered her tears She drew
hsct an her corner Of the car without
seaL.nr While the Stevenses had
not heard Just what he had saic-Ior
Lss voice. though fierce, had neen IN
az undertone. which the noise OF the
- had helped to drown-still they
had heard enough to know MS anger
and Helen's hurt
.-Sever mind what he says. lausneo
Mrs. Stevens in kindly eI1orI 70 pul
Helen at ease All men sel ms
uben Won are frightened and scream.
rrnat Is. after you're married-before
+hat they think it's your delicate, hlgn
.+runp nature and are all the more
tender But after a year or so OF mar
Tag they think it's foolish display
Of nerves" Then turning TO her nus
hand. And you all hate it-don't you
WIFI"
Mr. Stevens laughed and shrugged
his shoulders. MY dear, you usuauy
forget to scream until after the thing
IS overf' a.. =.
Here the car gave heavy JoH as
they passed over railroad lracA' anu !.
for a moment their attention was d.
verted-
Take 1t easy over those tracks,