The Raymer enterprise., 1912-02-22
A Casual Champion


O'Clock In the evening. and, In pausing
to give vent to his feelings. he narrow.
ly escaped being run down by taxi.
cab which skidded past. the wheel not
five Inches away. But the truth Is he
was horribly bored. He had not met
with an adventure worth speaking of
for several days and had decided to re-
turn home to his apartments on Madl.
son avenue. play game OF solitaire
and 90 to bed.
He had already arrived at this ad.
mirable decision when his attention
was attracted toward young woman
OF remarkable beauty who went hurry.
ing past. Instinctively he turned
not, OF course. with any design OF ad.
dressing her or in any way molesting
her. but to follow her with his eyes
until she rounded the corner and was
lost to view among the crowds OF
upper Broadway. For beauty was to
Lord Jocelyn a lodestar that attracted
him irresistibly. and the beauty Of
this particular young woman was as
that of-a peach, let US say, among a
basketful Of nectarines.
And then an incident occurred
which changed all his intentions and
resolutions. For, as she was about to
round the corner. fashily attired
man, whom Lord Jocelyn had OBJ
served hurrying after her. caught up
with her and planting himself in her
path made some remark to her.
Lord Jocelyn felt his blood tingle.
He saw the girl shrink back, saw tho
fellow pursue her with the evident in
tention Of commencing n filtration,
and strobe through the crowd In hot
anger. an angel OF avenging chlvalry.
A dozen steps and he was at her side.
is this fellow molestlng you?" he
asked. dofiing his hat.
The girl raised her eyes to his ap-
pealingly, Lord JoCciyn swung round
upon his heel and, as the first sneer.
ing words broke from the mans
mouth, he let drive his fist with his
full force and caught him between
the eyes. The man fell Ike log and,
striking his head upon the curb, lay
as though stunned. Before Jocelyn
could guide his protege through the
crowd that instantly assembled, po-
liceman was at his side. He looked
at Jocelyn's evening attire. then at
the rough clothing Of the fellow,
whose consciousness was slowly re-
turning.
mo need to explain, sir; | saw the
whole business" he said. "Giddup and
come" he added, addressing the street
loafer. Station house for yours"
DO you want me to come with you
as a witness7" asked Jocelyn.
mo need OF that, sir" answered the
policeman. I'm take your name, and
that of the lady's, and you can be at
the Jefferson Market court at ten to-
morrow morning"
MY names Jocelyn," said the invol-
untary hero OF the episode, adding his
address. And this lady is"
Miss Murray-Clara Murray. 4G2
West NInety.hrst street." said the
lady promptly.
The policeman noted down these
facts in his pocketbook. keeping one
eye warily upon the ruilian, who was
now rising to his feet and looking
round him with n daZed expression.
He snapped the book shut and ierked
him to his feet. Then the man
seemed suddenly to realize his pre-
dCament.
"Lemme Go," he shouted, struggling
In his captors grasp. Il gotter speak
to the lady. will speak TO her"
lie fought himself free and. with a
blow OF surprising force. sent the po.
liccman reeling backward. The lat
ter, recovering his balance, drew his
club and brought It down with his
full force upon the mans head. For
the second time he dropped.
Meanwhile. catching the young
woman by the arm, Lord Jocelyr
forced his way through the crowd to O
street car, which they boarded.
you must let me see you to youl
home" he insisted. "Ninety.hrst
street is not far out OF my way. Miss
Murray"
She turned on him a look OF intense
scrutiny. Then she faltered:
Il don't live there. ! gave that ad
dress to the policeman. but live II
Fifty.hrst street. And here's wher,
we get on" she continued. moment
later.
And. when they were on terra flrmt
again, she added:
"And here is where we part. MI
Jostling'"
Lord Jocelyn bowed. But mus
at least insist on being permitted e
accompany you to your door," he pro
tested. Really the streets are no
safe for you--on account OF your at
fractions" he was going to add. bu
decided that the acquaintance was toe
short to permit Of such an expression
She hesitated for IN instant. well
come along. then" she said, finally
and led the way along deserted
street to a small. old.fnshioned house
Drawing a key from her wrist bag sh'