The Marshall republican., 1912-07-19

stanton; regarded him IN an astonish-
ment at once indulgent and ironic.
I'm not likely to hear anything Of
you that will shock me very badly"
he dryiy returned. do you think I
am a gentle girl. myself. Floyd7"
mot so you could notice H." sprang I,
the prompt opinion; the candid gray
eyes laughed out Of their short
eclipse.
They went back to the course to-
gethsr.
The next two hours were spent in
repeatedly eircling the ten mile course
In ten minutes; q reasonable practice
gait, from Stanton's point Of view. On
the last trip no and Floyd disagreed
v a question Of mixture. and came
up to the repair pits Quarreling vigor-
ousiy, exciting the interest OF all be-
holders.
IF I don't know when a motor needs
more gas. I'll 30 take q correspond
ence course" was Floyd's last retort.
~ he slipped out Of his seat.
ITS running like II never did be-
fore. and you'll let II alone" Stanton
sent the definite order after him.
The witnesses grinncd at one an
other.
Say, Floyd, that's a fine big brute
Of q machine you've got there" com
~piimented the brohdiy amused George.
as the young mechanician went by
him.
1T sure is.- came tho cheerful agree
ment.
Yes. But It's nothing to the brute
Of a driver you've got"
Floyd paused TO glance back.
Let my driver alone,- no advised.
Stanton and ! understand each other
all right"
Then you had better quit racing be-
fore you're demoralised." jeered the
other. and turned 10 ind Stanton had
come up behind him.
There was nothing said. Stanton
went on m II he had not heard. But
no carried with him the discovery that
II IL the perfection of comradeship to
be able TO quarrel without bitterness.
There was u tan-colored automobile
drawn up opposite tho exit. when he
emerged.
"Mr. Stanton" summoned low
toned. smooth voice. from the car;
Valerie Carlisle leaned out, extending
. small hand.
She was the contamination Of cool
daintiness and repose. Il was impos-
sibis to meet her beautiful. concerned
yes without yielding admiration. At
least
II have been waiting hers for an
hour" abe informed him. Il am 80
distressed that my M should have
hurt you. l,eha1 rsproach myself 20
much n anything happens "a. you to-
morrow because Of your strained arm.
that I wanted to ask you about II my.
self. A weakness there might Kill
you. might II mott"
1T might. n II existed" he con-
firmsd. But the strain DOES not trou-
BILE me-. deserved to pay more ~
vsrely for such stupid careIsssnsss.s
She ala net avoid his hssn sass -
an. yst somehow failed to impress her
sincerity.
1T was an accident" shs deprecat.
"a. II suppose you just forgot. Frank
u. though. ! wish you we're TO drive
Duplsx or an ATLANTA. tomorrow.
DO not like the Mercury. II 10 % often
In wrecks"
~ II fastsr than either Of the 9th.
ers." Stanton defended. yet moved In
spite Of himself by her anxiety for his
safety. II am also obliged TO admit
that II II not responsible for my Of
our mishaps. 20 far, at least; lead Il
into trouble. myself, sometimes"
Her long. fair lashss fell; she tapped
her fingers nervously upon the door
panel.
IF you could not race, who would
b likely to win. Mr.. stantonr"
"You ara taking II for granted mat
I will succeed--I easily may not But
without the Mercury. probably the Du'
plsx or the Atalsnta on this long road
C On . track. ] would choose the
Italian car"
She listened attentivsly. ther
smiled.
Il am such an amateur; l do mo-
half understand. ! have come with Al
Invitation from papa He wishes 4
consult you about auto tires. thost
for your neat race, and he hopes yos
will dine with us. this evening"
Thoroughly SURPRISED, be prompti'
declined.
'lnxcuss me- to Mr.. Carlisle; I mus
eet ready for tomorrow. Moreover. I
10 for the Mercury company TO discuss
tires. not for me-"
Her mall mouth sst, she drew asid'
her shimmering skirts.
we viii decids that on thu way
viii put you down 1t POUR hotel. :
least
'1fiss Carllsls, I am 3ust from a
ocurse; 4 ep not presentobies
THAT 4 foF ne 20 ri" she relhin<
-. spsey y net refuse ~ nv n