The Elbert County tribune., 1912-08-09
CHAPTER v.

There was a change in the French
phere. vague quickening and stir Of
healthful cheer In the days that fol-
lowed The scmber master of the
house met It in Bailey's undlsguised
eIation and pride when they discussed
the successful business now taxing the
factory's resources. met 1t yet again
in Bmily's pretty gaiety and content
But most strlkingly was he confronted
with an alteration in Dick.
1t was only a week after his first
morning ride with Lestrange. that
ner. by turning down the glass at his
plate
I've cut out claret. and that sort of
thing" he announced IT'S bad for
the nerves."
His three companions Hooked up In
complete establishment 1t was Satur
day night and by ancient custom Bal
ley was dining at the house.
What has happened to you? Have
you been attending revival meet
ing?" the young mans uncle inquired
with sarcasm.
TITS bad for the nerves." repeated
Dick. There isn't any reason why
shouldn't like to do anything other
fellows do. Les-that is, none OF the
men who drive cars ever touch that
stun, and look at their nerve"
Mr.. French contemplated him with
the irritation usually produced by the
display of ostentatious virtue. but
found no comment. Emily gazed at
the table. her red mouth curving in
spite of all effort at seriousness.
You're right. Mr.. Dick" said Bal
ley dryly. stick to It,"
And Dick stuck. without as much
as single lapse. Ffrenchwood saw
comparatively little OF him. as time
went on, the village and factory
much. He lost some weight. and ao-
quired a coat of reddish tan.
Emily watched and admired in ST.
lence. She had not seen Lestrange
again. but It seemed to her that his
influence overlay all the life of both
house and factory Sometimes this
showed so plainly that she believed
Mr.. French must see. must feel the
silent force at work BIT either he
did not see or chose to ignore. And
Dick was incautious.
''I'm going to buy one of our road
sters myself" he stated one day. Can
have It at cost?"
Mr.. Ffrench felt for his pince-nez.
You? Why do you not use the
limousine?"
Because ! don't want to go around
in a box driven by a chauffeur. want
classy car to run myself. I've been
driving some OF the stripped cars.
lately. and like it,
II will give you car. If you want
one" answered his uncle. quite kind
ly. Go select any you prafer."
Thank you" Dick sat up. beaming
but I'll have to wait my turn. we've
orders ahead now. Lestrange says
I've no right to come in and make
some other fellow wait"
Mr.. French slowly stiffened
I'VE do not require lessons In ethics
from this Iestrange." was the cold re-
buke II shall telephone Bailey to
send up your car at once"
hupeft pfou5ht the siAty-horse-po"-
er roadster to the door. three hours
later. And Emily appreciated that Le-
strange was discreet as well as com.
pelling, when she found the black
eyed young mechanician was detailed
to accompany Dicks maiden trips;
which duty was fulfilled. incidentally,
with the fine tact Of Richelieu
In May there was still greater ac-
cession OF work at the factory. In ad-
dition. the first OF June was to open
with twenty-four hour race at Beach
track. and Lestrange was entered for
it. Excitement was in the air; Dick
came In the house only to eat and
sleep.
The day before Inc race, Mr..