The Washington herald., 1913-11-23
CONCERNING NANETTE.
By JUNE GAHAy.

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Panic-stricken. she closed her eyes and
bracsd herself for the shock when One of
the automobiles should run her down.
The two machines were going in oppo-
site directions at terrific speed on the
narrow country road. and the girl, sud-
denly, realizing her danger, was too
frightened to move. The warning. blasts
from one car and the piercing siren wAis-
tie OF the other only served to increase
her terror. She heard the whirring
sound of swiftly moving wheels. then an
awful creaking and groaning as the
emergency brake was applied, silence.
and then a mans voice questioning her.
You aren't hurt. are your I'm Sc
sorry to have frightened you"
She opened her eyes at that The radi-
ator OF big black touring car was
within foot Of her.
Il simply couldn't move" she an
swered.
Nanette weatherby was SO exquisite
that her beauty fairly took the mans
breath away. His sister called to him and
the sound reused him.
Charlton. help her into the car. Well
take her home. You have nearly scared
her TO death. driving at such speed"
Thank you. 1 am all right now" re-
turned Nanette.
But the girl in the car was not salts
fed. She opened the door Of the ton
neau and went around to where the two
stood.
IT am Frieda Brooks and this is my
brother. Charlton. We have just moved
over to Brierclirfe. Please let US taks
you home"
And 1 am Nanette weatherby."
'Our next door neighbor? By Jove"
cried Charlton, holding out his hand
cordially. I've often heard of neigh
bors trying to run each other down, but
! assure you this Is my first offense and
IL was not Intentional"
We've been awfully curious to know
what you were like So many of our
mutual friends in the city congratu-
lated US on our good fortune in get
ting a place near you and your father
Now that we know each other, let's
start being chums right away. Come
down to the station with US. One OF
Charlton's old college friends is COM
ing to visit U.S." She caught Nanette's
hand and turned to the car. what
jolly times we two can have this win
terri
Yes, indeed, we, too" laughed CharI-
ton, emphasizing the pronoun to make
II thoroughly personal
I've just been waiting to give you
time to settle down in your new home
before / called" said Nanette in heI
soft rich voice that reminded Charlton
of all the beautiful things he had ever
seen In his life.
You'll like Bob Carpenter. He Is
handsome, clever. and rich. The fact
Is, he is endowed with all the best
gifts of the gods, and up to the pres
ent sitting of the court is unattached
He won't be long" grumbled Charl.
ton.
Il suspected as much" ventured Nan
ette, innocently. The sisters of best
friends make lovely sweethearts' so
am told"
He isn't talking about me-" explained
Frieda- Charlton means that after Bot
sees you he will fall a victim straight
way, just as he has done she added
mischievously.
The mans face Redeemed and he kept
his eyes on the road before him
isn't that so. brother?'' teased the
girl enjoying his discontinue
'Tt is certainly true" he said. only
didn't want to frighten Miss Weather
by any more this morning If l could
help it."
That the two men were rivals for Nan
cites favor was evident from. the very
first, when Brooks brought his friend
from the train and introduced him to the
girl He envied Carpenter the privilege
| of being able to look back at Nanette or
the drive home;, but when the luggage
had been brought, the girl, with rart
tact. sat down on the front seat.
May / ride with you?" she asked
Charlton.
'All your life, II you WILL" he said
and was afraid that he had spoken Sc