The Prescott daily news., 1913-11-17
KIDNAPPED BY A WOMAN
By J. H. LEONHARDT.

Bracebridge stood on the steps of the Casino. He had just tempted For
 tune, and for once the jade had proved
 a prude. and he was left with a broken
 purse. To describe his remorse would
 be impossible; he wondered duly
 what his mother would think when he
 should seek her out that night in their unpretentious hotel that overlooked
 the bay at Monaco and tell her that
 the trip would have to be postponed; :;
 that they must hasten home without
 delay. He cursed himself for fool.
 and then chuckled grimly as he
 thought of the surplusage of money he
 would have when he had pawned va
 rious articles of apparel, the proceeds
 of which would go to buy tickets for home
 Just enough for a box of cigar
 ettes," he muttered as he stumbled down the steps to the street. Sir. can you not understand even
 English?' spoke a delicious musical
 voice. Bracebridge scrambled slowly back to earth from the realms of de-
 spair into which he had descended. A big red limousine car stood by the curb, and from it's window protruded
 a vision of pink and gold and fluff1ness that caused Bracebridge to uncover | with haste that was more worshipful | than graceful.
 ''Eh! What do you want?" he asked, l rudely, for his dulled brain was not as
 quick as it was wont to be, nor his
 tongue as smooth; but the next in- | stant he blushed in confusion at his
 own gruffness T beg your pardon.
 madam; can be of service to your" "Ah, you can" she sighed, relieved | ly. Come into the car." and she
 threw open the door, making room for | him beside her
 But" said Bracebridge hesitating, | q"
 Come, if you are going," she spoke | impatiently, at the same time rising | and grasping his wrist. Bracebridge stepped from the curb and dropped on | the seat beside her.
 Away, Adolphe!" she cried, sharp
 ly. The chauffeur started the machine | with rush.
 Bracebridge had sensation of a swift journey through the night, but 1t was dim one, for he was busy | drinking in the woman's beauty as she | sat beside him, her neck encircled by
 pearl collar, an expensive opera cloak thrown over her shoulders. The girl laughed mischievously and said:
 T am human; you act afraid, as
 though you might be in the presence of a deity. I would not harm living creature and surely not you. Besides,
 am smaller than you, you see" She
 ranged her tiny gloved hand in white
 kid beside Bracebridge's larger ones. And then the eternal masculine as- sumptiveness of soul arose Tn Brace
 bridge. He could not tell from whence came his sudden courage, but with a
 bounce he captured her fingers and
 threw his muscular arm around her. You are mussing my frock; l will call Adolphe, you insolent man." she
 said. between gasps.
 The car ran to the curb and stopped
 with jerk When the door was opened Bracebridge was saying: 'I am
 clumsy. madam. in arranging your
 cloak, and I greatly fear your ruffles
 will be spoiled" He stepped out and
 looked around; they were back in front of the Casino again.
 q thank you greatly that you will aid me at all, sir,' she said. smiling.
 "I abducted you o na wager. sir. that could carry off the first gentleman 1 saw at the Casino"
 And may I see you tomorrow? he | asked, his soul in suspense. "The heart cannot be controlled"
 she whispered softly. Drive on. Adolphe." The machine whirred | away.
 And now to purchase those cigar ettes," said Bracebridge. Something cracked in his coat pocket; he felt, and 1t was a newspaper
 How did get that?" he asked him self. opening 1t absently. The flaming headlines caught his eye: WOMAN IN RED AUTO ROBS ENGLISH LORD.