The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-05-12

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There were plenty of sympathetic
helpers. Incredible 20 the witnesses
but as Floyd had foreseen, the der-
curry had not, materially suffered
The big car was righted by City
hands; Stanton and Floyd--unaided,
according 10 racing rules-put on
the new tires and took their seats
amid hearty admiration and good
wishes.
Twenty minutes after she left the
course, the Mercury shot down 1t
once more. BY the time the grand
stand Was fuIIy 8WAre that, Stanton
had got his again, and the ameu-
lance had been hurried Changing TO
the scene OF the possible tragedy,
the Mercury whlrled past the judges,
running mere comet-like than ever.
But Stanton took the turns con-
-sasl-.tiI4a!N- far
The race u && lost. Even Stanton
could not regain the half-honr lead
given bis competitors. Late in the
fourth hour he signaled Floyd 10 lean
closer. and when he was oheyed
Where's the Duplex? >" he aues-
toned eagerly.
"At It's repair pit for the last
hour" Floyd made hopeful ans"er.
AN there's only the Atalsnta ahead
of us
Stanton shook his head, bnt let out
his car a little faster.
The Mercury came across the line,
at the finish, just five minutes behind
the ATLANTA; TO receive fully as great
an ovation as the winning car. The
spectacular driving, the record of the
fastest lap and highest speed ever
made on that course, the second place
Won ia spite az tha accident, almost
aeltpsaa -AtAlaata's Xnctory.
In the midst of the Joyous tumult,
Floyd descended. stiff and weary
enough after the continuous run OF
ii hours and fifty minutes, But
stanton did not follow leaning upon
his steeriug~N Wheel, the focus OF snap
ping cameras, curious crowds, and
blended congratulations and sympa-
thy. Only when one Of the judges
came over to shake hands. was the
explanation made evident.
''If am 10 get out, some one will
have TO help me, announced Stanton
impassiyely, and unciasped his mask,
barring a face gray with exhaustion
under its coating of caked Dust.
And, in fact, 1t was necessary Ia
aid the eramped over-taxed driver to
d. mount from his car: to the won
der of all those familiar with his
usual superh endurance
A little later, Floyd. some of
the CRIME removed, somewhat rested
and issuing from The ambulance sur
geon's care with his arm bandaged
n civilized fashion, felt touch on
his shoulder.
TIN going To get out OF this up
roar. Stanton briefly Impaired
Come with me; send for your things
and stay at my hotel tonight"
Floyd drew back. hesitating oddly
I'm sorry" he began,
s,anton's straight dark brows con
tracted.
"You mean that you don't want
ANYTHING personal te do with youI
brute of a driver? Oh. say SO"
mo. no. ONLY"
r he steef-ktf-tf - rs sent a44e a4Eeef
glance into the troubled gray Ones
Good by" pronounced Stanton de-
finitely, and turned on his heel.
Stanton cried Floyd. In distress
The other kept on. unhceding.
Stanton" Floyd appealed. over
taking him. Please give you my
word never meant that. I've got e
be back at my own hotel, tonight
that was all I'll do anything you
say"
stanton slowly halted.
'aWiii yoti tome with me now, 20
dinner? Suit yourself"
"I'd like to" was the humble sur
render. Like woman. Floyd yielded
TO q superior will; like man, there
were no small reservations In his
yielding. ...........-.9. -. ......
- ,Tf1rs-Ga@ tasJaat n-ft4rrFsgs55s Il,
II Stanton led the way.
The destination was one OF the
large hotels Of the city, and neither
of the com panions were dressed for
The public tiiHing-foa!n, Ia the guest
crowded lobby stanton paused to or
der dinner sent TO his own apartment.
perfectly Indifferent 10 the sensation
caused by their entrance
you are unwell. sir2'' the clerk
ventured, regarding him wild-eyed
No" he denied lacouieally.