The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-18

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There's nobody at home in that
house, that's sure" he decided at
last. "Ill investigate. Maybe can
find some door or window open. just
let me get some clothes--I don't mind
whose they are; | don't care what
they are-1umpers, overalls, tennis or
bathing suit I'll grab them quick. This
10 q horrible predicament, and am
a desperate mani
Hap and his umbrella made the tour
OF the vicinity. No one was in the
house, as he had surmised, nor was
there any avenue OF inlet easy of &C
cess
'Ill do 1t. rye got to do IL" de-
-cided Hap grimly, as he stood looking
over the line Of family washing hang
ing up to dry. There's a white one
no. that would be too prominent. The
blue one is bigger and becomes me
better. Yes. the problem Is solved.
and am saved Hal hal"
Hap became tragically jolly and the
oddly of the occasion helped to make
him so. He almost chuckled with re-
lief as he took blue dress and a sun
bonnet from the line. and he smiled as
he thought of how he would recite his
unique adventure at his club In the
city.
Then Hap repaired to the barn.
When he came out he carried the
umbrella closed The dress was roomy
and long. the sun bonnet was comfort,
able and sheltering.
I'm thankful man." he said de-
voutly. and started down traversed
country road carrying the spot OF his
ruthless pillage well in his mind.
This outfit looks as II 1t belonged
ated. "All right. She shall have the
finest silk gown and Sunday bonnet
In town tomorrow for this timely &C
commodation. Hello."
Hap lodged behind tree. The
moon had come up and just then with
q vivid scream young girl turned
q curve In the highway. In hot pur-
suit was browsy. bold looking indi-
vidual, whom Hap at once recognized
as his despoIler at the brookside.
Give up that watch" he was shout
ing. I'm going to have It,"
The terrified girl must have made
out Hap. She ran frantically up to
him.
"Oh. lady. save mel" she pleaded.
clinging frantically to Hap
Huh! an old woman!" roared the
tramp. 'Ill demolish both OF you II
you don't give up that watch"
Let go, please" pleaded Hap In an
/ embarrassed way. and at bis mascu
line tones his charge uttered q new
shrek
"A mani" she Quavered
Luckily for you. and something OF
an athlete" Wanted Hap. rather
proudly-bitft
= Down went Mr. Tramp scientifically
bowled out and gasping for breath.
PROSTATE on the ground.
Run for some help" Hap direct
4 ed the bewildered miss, and wen put
/ this bold highwayman where he be.
longs"
! He stood valiant guard over the dis
comtited thief with a club until the
+ young lady. running back to neigh
! boris, returned with two men armed
/ with pitchforks. In the meantime Hap
\ learned from the thief where his
clothes had been hidden.
why. say, Miss Rose" exclaimed
| one Of the men, pointing to her res
cuer, this one can't be right, either
= man dressed up in woman's
/ dress!"
Yes" futtsred Miss Rose Barton.
land 1t looks like mammals. dress.
/ too"
Il will explain" observed Hap. and
! he did.
And then. clothed In his right mind
and in his own attire, Hapgood Dor
sey felt 1t duty to pay visit to the
! Barton homestead the next day.
I've come to retu-1 what l borrow
ed" he reported. handing neat pack
age to Roses mother after an introduc-
ton from his blushing hostess. You
will find a silk pattern. also, Mrs. Bar
/ ton-a slight acknowledgment of your
kindness In unconsciously assisting
my-escape.
Young man. you did bravely last
| evening" observed the practical