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declared, by way or explanation. IT
told Bailey it was weak point; now
perhaps he'll believe me and strength
en- it."
'"You're not hurt" Dick inferred.
Il think she's not-a tire gone.
Find anything wrong Rupert?"
Two tires off" said the laeonic
mechanician. 1.-Two funerals post
poned That was a pretty stop, Oar
ling"
Very" coolIy agreed Lestrange,
rising and removing his goggles.
What's the matter. Ffrench?"
You frightened US out OF our five
sense. that's all Do you usually pIac-
tise for races cat heTe?"
"Us?" repeated Lestrange. and turn
ing. saw the girl at the edge of the
park. "Miss Ffrench, l beg your par
dom"
The swift change in his tone, the
ease of Difference with which he barred
his head and, motor caps not being
readily donned or dotted, so remained
bareneaded in the bright sunlight, saw.
ored of the Continent.
at is too commonplace to say good
morning." Emily replied, her color ris-
ing with her smile. 81 am very glad
you escaped. But that is common
place, too. I'm afraid"
Every one is commonplace before
breakfast" treasured her cousin.
IL ri
racing here?"
Hardly. I'm trying out the car;
every car, has TO go through that be-
fore it is used. Don't you know that
we've recently secured from the local
authorities a permit to run at any
speed over this road between four
o'clock and eight in the morning?
thought all the countryside knew
that"
"But we have a regiment of men to
test cars"
Lestrange passed a oaressing glance
over the dingy-gray machine in its
state of baroness that suggested in
decorum.
This is my car, the one I'll race
this Ypring and sumner. No one
drives it but me. Besides. I have to
have some diversion"
He stepped to the ground with the
last word, and went around to where
Rupert was on his knees beside the
machine.
Can you fix it here?" he demanded.
"Not precisely" was the drawled re-
ply. Back to camp for it with a
horse in front"
"All right. You'll have to walk
down and get car from Mr.. Bailey
to tow it home"
Rupert got up, his dark, malign lit
tie face twisted.
IF I'd broken leg they'd have
sent a cart for me-" ne mOUrned.
Now I'll have to walk, and l amt
used to it. Hard luck!"
IF you go around to the stables
they will give you my pony cart, y
Emily offered impulsively. YOU" her
dimpling smile cleaned out, you once
put a tire on for me, you know. Please
let me return the service"
Rupert's black eyes opened, slow
grin of appreciation crinkled streaks
of dust and oil as he surveyed the
young girl.
an put tires on every wheel you
run into control, day and night shifts, y
he acknowledged with sweet cordial
ity. but I'm no horse-chauffeur,
thanks; l guess I'll walk"
"He is a gentle pony" she remon-
strated. "Any one can drive him.
He turned side glance toward the
motionless car.
That's all right, but I'm used to be-
ing killed other ways. I'll be going.
Jack Rupert, do you mean to tell
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me that you will race with Lestrange
every season, and yet you're afraid to
drive fat COBB" cried the delighted
Dick
I'm not telling anything. l had a
chum who was pitched out by a horse
he lost control of, and broke his neck.
I'm taking no chances"
How many men have you seen
break their necks out of autos?"
"That's in business" pronounced
Rupert succinctly. I'm going on, OAR
ling; it's only a two-mile run"
Here, wait" Dick urged. Emily,
I'll stroll around to the stables with
him and make one of the men drive
him down. You don't mind my leav-
ing your"
NO" Emily answered. 81 will wait
for you"
She might have walked back alone,
If she had chosen. But instead she
sat down on a boulder near the hedge,
folding her hands in her lap like de-
mure child. The house was so dull, so
hopelessly monotonous contrasted
with this fresh, wind-tossed outdoors
and Lestrange in his vigor of life and
glamour of ultra-modern adventure.
"You and Mr.. French are very
good" Lestrange said presently. II am
afraid I appreciate it more than Ru-
pert, though"
els he really afraid of horses?"
81 should not wonder; never tried
him. But he is amazingly truthful"
Their eyes met across the strip OF
sunny road as they smiled; again
Emily felt the sudden confidence. the
falling away of all constraint before
the direct clarity Of his regard.
"You won your race" she said ir'
relevantly. 81 was glad, since you
wanted it."
Thank you," he returned with
equal simplicity. But did not want
1t that way, so far as I was con
cerned.'
yet, it was the next step?'
Eyes. it was the next Step meant
that one. does not care to be victor
because the. leading cars were wreck
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great question wnen II comes with
thought only of yourself"
She drew back; PRESIDENT dismay
fell sharply across her late relief,
panic crossed with strange delight.
Hes off" called Dick, emerging
from the park Il mad Anderson
take him down with the limousine. 81
least. Rupert is driving while Ander-
son sits alongside and holds on; when
they came to the turn in the avenue.
your previous mechanician took it full
speed and then apologized for going
so slowly because. as he said he Was
an amateur and likely To upset Is lie
really a good driver. Lestfange
Pretty fair" returned LesJranga
serenely from his seat on the edge OF
the ditched machine. When I'm not
using him. he's employed as one OF
the factory car testers; and when
we're racing 7 give him the wheel If
I want 10 fix anything. However. I'm
obliged 10 that steering-knuckle for
breaking here. instead of leaving me
to a long wait in the wilds. Come
down to the shop tomorrow at six, and
Rupert and I will even up by taking
you for a run"
who; me? You're asking me?"
"Why not? It's exhilarating.
Dick removed his hat and ran his
fingers through his hair, qualification
ard alarm mingling in his expression
with somewhat the effect of the small
hov who is first invited into a game
with his older brothers. clique
"You-er, wouldn't smash me up?
he hesitated.
"I haven't smashed up Rupert or
myself. so far. If you feel timid, new
er mind. of course; I'll take my usual
companion"
Dick flushed all over his plump FACE
the French blood up at last.
81 was only joking" he hastily ex-
plained. 'I'n come. It's only that
YOU'RE so confoundedly reckless some
times. Lestrange, and But III
come"
Iestrange gave his fine. giintlng
smile as he rose to salute Emily.
"All right. If YOU don't get down 10
the factory in time, III call for you,
he promised.
CONTINUED
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EMMY shook back her yellow curIs,
turning her gaze on him.
you might guess, Dickie. He IS
lonely"
Lonely, Hell"
All the feminine impulse to defend
lared up
"Why not?" she exclaimed with pas
sion. "Who has he got? Who stands
with him in his house? No wonder he
can not bear the man who is hired to
do what French should be doing.
1t is not the racing driver he dis
likes. but the manager And do not
you blame him. Dick French"
Quite aghast, he stared after her as
she turned away to the nearest win
dow. But presently he followed her
over, still holding the papers.
Don't you want to read about the
racer" he ventured.
Smiling, though her lashes were
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GARRARD CIRCUIT COURT.
Carr. Scott & Company, Plaintiff,
VS..
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-01-12
Copyright, 1910. by Bobbs-MerriH Coz
SYNOPSIS,

CHAPTER 1.-The story opens on Long
Island near New York City, where Miss
Emily ffrench, a relative of Ethan
FRENCH, manufacturer of the celebrated
mercury" automobile, loses her way.
The car has stopped and her cousin Dick
ttre nch is too mudded with drink TO
direct IL Alright: They meet another car
which is run by professional racer
named Lestrange. The latter fixes I'D the
ffrench car and directs Miss Ffrench
row to proceed homeward, but seeing
that her cousin is in no condition to ac-
company her, forcibly detains Dick
Efrench; for which the young lady is
CHAPTER II-Ethan Ffrench has dis
Inherited his son. who has disappeared.
He is growing old and tells Emily that
she is the only one of the family TO
whom he can leave his wealth. He in
forms her plainly that he would like to
have her marry Dick, who could carry
on the business Dick is a good-natured,
but irresponsible fellow.
CHAPTER Hit appears that a part
ner of Ethan Ffrench. wanting an expert
to race with the Mercury at auto
events. has engaged Lestrange. and at
the Ffrench factory Emily encounters the
young man. They refer pleasantly to
their first meeting when Dick comes along
and recognizes the young racer.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
Public
Library
What Should
Its Attitude
Be ON Fiction?


OUR TIME the novel has become the principal of literary
expression 1t is within the best novels finds the
Interpretation and the
lacy to speak Of fiction it eight literature unworthy
serious attention. and all other kinds of together
much the profitable reading But book that %
ua the imagination the emotions be in the best educa
ona and books written with distinct educational purpose
little real value Besides this fiction widely
other of literature and therefore through this medium
who would move men today make their appeal
In the large output there nevertheless much trash As
said The that will make books
into the world with much dispatch they would dish of ter
and much of the fiction the somebody
called "promiscuous medocrty."
Standards Of taste differ and Librarians nfabe
thee there fairly distinct line separating
should always that
personal bias and that merit in novel not confined literary
but includes other truth life high ideals broad
interest and the furnish healthy
average reader.
These principles applied practice will necessarily
books Of the day. which months forgotten But under
this standard book of abiding dsregded
few of them.
No public libraries have the conditions but unless
books be bought without discrimination problem selection
must be faced This Of where the question of
troublesome It cannot be ignored however public library
buy ALL and most only few Of the day.
paSn nsas the hss ss pss.s nSia use s''af at it. Hee
funds.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
NEWEST COLOR IN VELVET
"Abslnthe" by Those Who Have
Designed II.

A peculiar greenish yellow shade.
not olive and not tan. Is now much
fancied for formal afternoon frocks
for bridge, reception or luncheon
wear. A costume of this sort has just
been finished for bride OF the month.
Absinthe chiffon velvet is the mate
rial and the suit includes a graceful
draped skirt and the most coquettish
of coats. short enough at the front to
reveal the black satin draped girdle
but falling at the back in long tails
to the knee. These tails slope grad
ually from the double-breasted front
and give the coat graceful cutaway
effect. viewed from the side. Enor-
nous revers of the velvet are gath
cred at the top into turnover Robes
pierre collar of black velvet and
hang to the waistline over the coat
front. The revers and collar open in
a deep v.
The skirt has a wide front and
back panels hanging perfectly
straight, the sides being caught up
below the hips into a soft transverse
drapery. To match this absinthe vel
vet costume there are patent leather
boots with buttoned tops OF pale tan
cloth and very curved French heels,
and hat Of cream white moire silk
banded with mink and having one
green and one gold quill.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

Pineapple is good for indtsgestion.
the juice containing q dis. .sstive fluid
similar to pepsin.
II you wish to preserve your teeth
take oil medicines containing acids
through glass tube.
Almond oil and lanolin in equal
parts rubbed into the eyebrows will
stimulate their growth.
For greasy. oily skin. put some
astringent, little alcohol or toilet
vinegar, into the wash water.
Honey Is excellent Ia nearly all
throat and lung affections. For a
sharp tickling throat cough a tea
spoonful taken every few moments
will quickly allay the irritation.
The habit of biting the nails may be
conquered by win power la AA older
person, but with children cut the nails
very close and dip the ends of the
fingers in qainihe or little extract
of quassia.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
Tea Gown Reminders.

The fowered silks can be utilized
with great charm for making the meg
ligee, but care should be taken to pro-
cure those that do not crush.
Charmeuse, crepe de chine, or voile
of a plain and delicate coloring is a
satisfactory choice. Two or even
three materials may be blended in
one toilette.
Then there is chiffon to remember.
One delightful model is made of rose
petal pink chiffon over loose under
robe of silk of the same tone. The
robe is quite without trimming, save
for tiny fowerets made of the chiffon
bordering the turned back fronts of
the cutter dress, which looks very
much like coat with train.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
Fashionable Brown.

The return to favor which yellow
has been enjoying of late has been
confirmed for the autumn, and among
the new tints which will be placed
high on the list Of fashionable colors
burnt orange appears. 1t is already
being exploited largely in Paris, and
with it also sulphur and amber. In
addition there are chartrepse. the love-
ly limpid yellow of the cordial; flame
yellow, whose intensity makes it be-
coming only to certain complexions,
and canary, another vivid hue. Brown
in every graduation Is raised to a
pinnacle of modishness, and cigar
amalgamated with black will be seen
instead of the almost inevitable mag
pie combination, which will. however,
be modish also.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06

CIoud-gray tAfetas Ii used for the
skirt. which 10 trimmed at foot with
O. band of embroidery en- net.
The plain Magyar bBdiee 10 OF the
same; over this at top 6f sleeves and
side is gray silk spotted ninon of a
tighter shade, which Is continued down
sides OF skirt In panier effect, the
edges being finished with insertion;
the same insertion outlines the "V' at
neck. which is filled in with piece
lace; buttons trim the front,
Materials required: -Four and one
half yards taffetas AZ inches wide,
three yards ninon 40 inches wide. ten
buttons, about eight yards insertion
two yards wide, trimming for skirt,
one-fourth yard lace IS inches wide.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06

Muscular
Work
Reduces
Brain
Power

this Before departing bicycle ride fastened
the handle bars At time smooth boue
vard Taking advantage rode top speed urging every
its utmost and at the keeping fastened ON
the watch What happened? tried the letters
dmmed before The muscles legs required
hmnt that the blood hurried there from the upper regions
Another have attended high school
siderable physical that after hard days work.
with fatigue should have attempted problem geometry
write English essay Do you suppose my brain would respond?
Hardly feeling of stness ahd have resulted
At meets have that participants pre-
pared their home work beforehand
So too regard to examnato pupil should think of study
ing the night before "exam."
All famous athletes refrain too much mental exercise
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
~TH0MPsQ SONS ,.se. Ss'saal. isa..-ss .sl.s::: .s::.
ssss J Ei5yl MyAIEk !5E! s ~: ::
CONTENTION WAS ALL RIGHT
Lawyer, However, Qualified Admission
With a Remark That Had
Un<lnd Sound.

The jury was hearing the closing
arguments In damage suit before
Judge Ben M. Smith, in which slander
was alleged. The attorney for the
plaintiff had been directing his broad
sides against the defendant for his
show of ingratitude, when the latter's
counsel objected.
Gratitude is inspiring but is not q
constitutional requirement" interpos-
ed the objector, who had borrowed sew
eral law books from the other lawyer
some time before.
"One look as your face convinces me
that you are right" said the first law
yer. ''If gratitude were a constitutional
requirement you couldn't be citizen
Chicago Evening Post
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
ScoFFERS
Often Make the staunehest Converts.


The man who SCOTS at an idea or
doctrine which he does not fully un-
derstand has at Least the courage to
show where be stands.
The gospel of Health has many con-
verts who formerly laughed at the
idea that coffee and tea, for example,
ever hurt anyone. Upon looking into
the matter seriously, often at the adg-
gestion of friend. such persons
have found that Postum and friends
advice have been their salvation.
my sister was employed in an east
ern city where she had to do calculat-
ing" writes an Okla. girl. "She suf-
fered with headache until she was al
most united for duty.
Her landlady persuaded her to quit
coffee and use Postum and in a few
days she was entirely free from head
ache" (Tea is just as Injurious as
coffee because II contains caffeine, the
same drug found In coffee.) "She told
her employer about 1t. and on trying
1t. he had the same experience.
my father and have both suffered
LnuCu lIOm 2STNOub uGhudcnS SINCE
can remember, but we scoffed at the
idea advanced by my sister, that cof-
fee was the cause of our trouble.
However, we finally quit coffee and
began using Postum. Father has had
but one headache now in four years,
due to severe cold. and have lost
my headaches and sour stomach,
which am now convinced came from
coffee.
"A cup of good, hot Postum is sat
isfying to me when do not care to
eat meal. Circumstances caused
me to locate In new country and l
feared l would not be able to get my
favorite drink. Postum, but / was
relieved to find that full supply is
kept here with heavy demand fof
t." Name given by. Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Read "The Road to Weiivifle," In
pkgs. There's a reason"
Ever read the shove letferF A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine. sru@s Gad full Of hunann
Interest. Adv.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
Vogue for Fur Trimming.

The Dry Goods Economist makes
the statement that this season fur
reigns supreme. In some form or
other 1t is used on practically all
styles, of suits, wraps, gowns and
blouses. Street dresses have skirt
bands and narrow finishing strips In
the collar, cuffs and vest. Afternoon
and evening dresses show touches of
fur In the skirt trimmings, on the
draperies and as finish to waists.
Fox, skunk, ermine. mole, mink,
caracul and seal are the fayorite furs.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
Bridal PettIeoat.

The bride or the girl who wishes
something pretty and inexpensive
may make for herself a dainty petit
coat. Choosing white satin as the
foundation, she has simply to sew
upon it from the height of the knee
a fiounce of lace slightly frilied on,
but only slightly, so that the pattern
may be seen. The petticoat looks
exquisite when there is chosen for
the frill a net applique with seal
loned design that recalls broderie an
glaise in net
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
Similarly Minded.

The village tailor only received oc-
casional orders from the vicar for
such articles as hats. collars, or hand
kerchiefs. You see," remarked the
vicar one day, having called with his
usual order, when want a suit go
to London. They make them there"
Calling again few days later. the
vicar remarked that he had not seen
the tailor at church lately.
NO" replied the tailor; when
want to hear a good sermon go to
London; they preach them there"
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
A Tender Point.

What got you into trouble with
this policeman" demanded the New
York Judge.
Just trying to ask him civil ques-
ton, ycuf honor" said the visitor.
nothing more"
What was that question:
Il just asked him when the next
official murder would be dragged on"
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06

An3one who believes that woman's field
OF activity in business is limited should be
convinced to the contrary by reading the
following figures from a report Of the
London board of trade: Women bankrupts
were less numerous than in 1910, the figure
being S99, against 495.
The woman grocer was the least success
full among the tradesmen of the sex, taking
the number Of failures as a criterion; the
woman milliner and dresamaker next, then
the woman draper and haberdasher, and,
fourth, the woman LODGING bonsa laener
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06

In reply to an article in "When to
Read" it can be said that muscular
work reduces the power of the brain.
When the food is being digested the organs
conducting this work need blood. The
blood therefore leaves the brain and flows
away to assist the stomach. and intestines.
If, nevertheless, the brain is put to hard
reading, the blood viii be drawn away to
the brain. Poor digestion and difficult
reading must certainly result. "You can't
do good work by doing two things at once"
| tried an experiment once in order tn
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06

After July of next year Louisiana
shoe dealers will have 10 sell pure
goods or be liable to punishment.
Polar explorers will now know where
to procure the footgear containing
tho greatest nourishment.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
Means to Be Economical,

Bridegroom--Isn't SIS great deal
for that intelligence Office to charge
for securing us a cook?
Bride-Perhaps, love; but | won't
change more than once a week.
Judge
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06

Mrs. Stiles-How do you like my
new gown?
Mr.. Stiles-Reminds me Of crowd
ed theater.
Mrs. Stiles-Crowded theater! How
SO?
Mr.. Stiles-There seems to be stand
ing room only.-Judge
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
Spelling Good Paper.

Poetry should be written on one
side of the paper, shouldn't it?p asked,
the budding bard.
THAT depends on the poetry" re.N
piled the editor, wearily. Lots of II
shouldn't be written on either side.,'-.
PHILADELPHIA Record
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06

of all tha experiments the world has
ever knoTn, II strikes me very forcibly that
aviation is the most preposterous and its
chances for success the most hopeless. The
other day at the Clearing aviation field an
other life was sacrificed, thereby adding
one more name to the long list of those that
have been killed.
Some persist in believing that the end
for which they are striving will be accom-
plished. But are not the odds too great
against them and the loss of such brave and
fearless men a loss to the world in general Z
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
His Choice.
The Typet0iter soithout q
Speed Limit

Banks--My wife gives me the
choice of either washing or wiping
the dishes.
Saddman--Mine gives me the choice
of both washing and wiping them.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06

A German scientist has invented O
pachine that you feed vegetables into
and get real milk from. It's a safe
bet there is pump around 1t some
where.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
Parched.

He says she made his life q sa.
hara."
Maybe that's why he has such a
terrible thirst"
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06

In the old days the happy Eskimo
WAS able to go out and for three fish
hooks buy the prettiest girl In the
sgloo for his wife. That was before
he was discovered. Now, the girls
pay for the husbands.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
contaalous.

SIS insomnia contagious dfsease?''
NO." replied the wise guy. why
do you ask?"
When my neighbor's dog can't
sleep at night 1 can't either" re,
piled the boob.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
Women
Make
Good I'm
Business
Field

Married slightly in the majority the (1e1)
single greatly in the minority s1) There
woman bankrupt entered into many fields
Among others notes in the list eleven bakers fr buhers
farmers five fshmonger four eight
urant keepers five hoomee obacconsts o ganaeners nine
toy Dealers stationers and three undertakers.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06
Mothers PrecautIon.

Mother, can / go out on the street
for a little while? Smith says there's
comet to be seen.s
We'll. yes; but don't go too near ,
Toronto World.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06

Dictators of fashion state that the
waist line may be placed this season
wherever the wearer chooses. How
ever. 1t probably with continue In the
same old place.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06

Queen Mary refuses to employ q
typewriter for her private correspond
ence. Perhaps she wants her epistles
correctly spelled.
Montpelier examiner., 1912-12-06

Fashionable eastern society women
are leaving their dogs card with their
own when making calls. The dog,
poor thing. can only suffer In silence.