The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-19
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MS CaiEquc JUN IA ~ 800 w.,
faced. the massive form OF the V''ase
officer He was in his shirtsiesses
} and on ale lapel of hiI vest was p'1'Ae :
his badge OF Office. ), go,
He eyed Jack Fenvay with o'l'l'
GUS grin. wall, Mr.. Fenway, seems
like you, kin git intec more trouIse
with that there car of yours than any
other autsn,obiIist ever saw! -
ooh, hello, Benson, it's ycu' IS ~
greeted Jack amiably. 80.
yep. its me- 1t was seven cnicA1
ems and Al COW last week-waat Is ~
now. / didn't urderstan. what MISS
Alicia said when she telephoLed? ne
peered under tie car while 'aoA
turned an inquiring eye toward INC
house in search of the secord sen
supporting woman. But Alicia was ID
the safe seclusior of the arbor near
the gate. a.,
"A hawg! BY gum. Miss Lee, It's
lone Of your prize crittera!" 10 e@
claimed, syppatheticallv.
1T is. Mr.. Benson, and ] think TINS
should be arrested" said Gertrude ."
verely.
"Tain't no use, Miss Lee, twont
punish him none; he's been arres'ea
twice in the last month tor over
speeding besides all them chickens
ard a COW last week. III take him over
to the justice,. If ycu want 10 enter
complaint, though"
ave offered to replace the nos'
said Jack. :.
Better let him do 1t, Miss Lee
urged Benson. I'm stand guarantee
for him doing So"
very well, Mr.. Benson and WISH
you would cali one Of my men ara get
th-that h-h-hog away; l never
want to see It again!" And Gertrude
whirled about and disappeared through
the gate.
Benson stared after her open
mouthed. well, by gum, ! never ex-
pected to see her crying over deao
hawg," he muttered.
The next morning the woman farm
ers were busy about the pig pen where
the solitary prize pig was submitted
to a bath. The ceremony was punctu-
ated by his approving gcunts and SO
absorbed were the fair farmers that
they did not see Jack Fe9way'5 gray
car enter the yard nor were they
aware of his presence until the siren
uttered warning vail.
At sight Of the car and It's occu-
pants Alicia Lee screamed loudly ana
tainted in the arms of her exasparated
cousin. Gertrude staggered cut or
the pig pen with her burden thankful
to have Sam Halliday jump from the
car and relieve her Of her charge
Just put her on the grass any.
where" said Gertrude tartly; i can't
see why she should be SO surprised to
see Jack Fenway in that costume
I've been expecting it all my life In
spite of her brayado Gertrude did look
little startled at the unusual sight.
A wooden-faced chauffeur sat at the
wheel of the handsome car and in the
tonneau was Constable Benson his
face alarmingly red with the impor-
lance Of his mission.
Beside him was Jack Fenway
CARRIED in a hideous suit Of white and
black striped flannels and the stripes
ran around and around in the most
heart, breaking manner; and Jack Fem
ways head was shaved and he looked
very much like a re-captured convict
as he faced the obdurate cousin OF the
girl he loved.
See what you have done. Ger.
trude," his reproachful glance seemed
to say.
whats all this, Sam?" asked Ger.
trude. c!inging to the lapel OF Mr. Hal
liday's coat.
Constable Benson spoke up. "He
couldn't find no hawg, miss. SO we're
failing him. I'm afraid he's hard
character. he Isl"
Shut up" muttered Jack politely.
He leaned over and beckoned Gertrude
to him. SAY, Gertie, it's a joke-you
don't think Alicia is dead. 90 you?"
"No-Jack, why can't you let us
alone until we live out the term Of
uncle's will?" demanded Gertrude.
I'm engaged to Alicia and no White
farms and prize hogs will separate me
from the girl | love-" declared Jack
sternly. Gertrude, I've worn out
three pairs of tires running back and
forth past this place and I've been ar.
rested for speeding and fined for kill.
Ing innocent critters-only one thiuS
remains; if you end Alicia won't allow
me to visit the White farm. why Ben.
son here can take me to jail"
Gertrude wavered. Uuconscious,y
her hand was still gripping The lapel
Of Mr.. Halliday's coat and his big
brown hand had closed over her
smaller one. Also she was leaning
against him ever SO slightly.
Jacks eyes flashed. "lf you're not
engaged to Halliday, Gertie. you ought
to be-" he snapped suddenly.
"She Isl" retorted Halliday quickly
and his arm closed around her before
she could withdraw.
! Then you ought not to come be-
tween Alicia and me-" said Jack grim.
ly. and he Jumped down and went to.
ward Alicia who was standing staring
at him with dazed frnnhlnd nras