New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1912-02-28

idity Of unwasted movement suggest
ing q conjuring feat.
by George!" exclaimed her escort
"A splendid man you've got there!
Really. . splendid chauffeur, you
know
The driver smiled with a CLEAN Of
irony. but disregarded the comment
Would you like to get into your
carr" he asked the girl. "You will be
able to start very soon."
II see that" she acknowledged
gratefully. Thank you: I would
rather wait here"
rs your chauffeur trustworthy"
"Oh. yes; he has been in my uncle'a
employ for three years. But he was
never before out here. in this place.
There was a pause, filled by the
soft monotone Of insults drifting from
the side Of the limousine, for Rupert
talked while he worked and his fel.
low-worker did not please him.
Wrench, baby hippo! Oh, look be-
hind you where you put it-you need
a memory course. You ought to be
passing spools to lady with a sew
ing machine. Did you ever see a mo-
tor car before? There, pump her up.
do" He rose, drew out his watch and
glanced at it. Five minutes; I'll
have to beat that day after tomorrow"
The driver looked over at him and
their eyes laughed together. Now, for
the first time the girl noticed that
across the shoulders Of both mems
jerseys ran in silver letters the name
of famous foreign automobile.
II am very grateful, indeed" she
said bravely and graciously. Il wish
l could say more, or say it better. The
journey will be short, now"
But all her dignity could not check
TIE frightened shrinking of her glance,
first toward the interior Of the limou-
sine and then toward the man who
was to enter there with her. And the
driver of the gray machine saw it.
I'VE have done very little" he re.
turned. MAY put you in your carr"
The chauffeur was gathering his
tools, speechlessly outraged, and max
ing ready to start. Seated among the
rugs and cushions, under the light of
the luxurious car, the girl deliberately
drew off her glove and held out her
small uncovered hand to the driver Of
the gray machine.
Thank you," she said again. meet
ing his eyes with her own. whose
darkness contrasted oddly with the
blonde curls clustered under her hood.
you are not afraid to drive into
the city alone?" he asked.
Alone! Why. my cousin"
"Your cousin 10 going to stay with
me-"
She flung back her head: amaze
ment, question. relief struggled over
her sensitive face. and finally melted
into irrepressible mirth under the fine
of his regard.
You are clever-and kind, to do
that! No. I am not afraid"
He closed the door.
Take your mistress home" he bade
the chauffeur. Crank for him, Ru.
pert"
why, why" stammered the limou-
Bine's other passenger, turning as the
motor started. .-
No one needed him.
"By.by, don't break any records"
Rupert called after the chauffeur:
Hold yourself in. do. If you shed
any more tires, telegraph for me, and
L I'm within days run I'll come put
hem on for you and save you time"
Silence closed in again, a. the red
all light vanished around q bend.
The gray cars driver nodded CURLY
o the stupefied youth in the middle Of
he road. -r
"Unless you want to. stay hero al
light. you'd better get in the ma
hine," he suggested. my names
suppose yours 10
rfrench3" $50
Dick French. But, see herey you
mean we'll, but I'm going with my
ousin. I'd like . drive with you. but
m busy"
you're not 1t to 60 with your
ousin." ---. ....
Mot"
Fit" completed Lestrange den-
itely. "Can you hang on somewhere.
rupert
Il can," Rupert assured, with an in
ection of his own. Get your friend
board"
Lestrange was already in his seat,
'aiting. ...
whats that for?" asked the dazed
uest, as, on taking his place, strap
as slipped around his waist, secur-
lg him to the seat.
$50 you won't fall out" soothed the
rinning Rupert. "You amt we'll, you
now. Not that I'd care if you did,
ut somebody might blame Darling"
The car leaped forward, gathering
Deed to an extent that was revela-
on in motoring to Ffrench. The
cen air, the giddy rush through the
ark. were a SOLDERING tonic. After a
lille he spoke to the man beside him,
ervously embarrassed by a, situation
, u,oe hopinninp to appreciate.