Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-30

rain, wait for car and make con 1 nections.
 Just then carriage drove up to the curb and an elderly man of about his build aHghted The chairs were all 1 occupied; it would be fully fifteen minutes before the newcomer could l get a shave. In that time he could l get to the station and the carriage would have time to return. It was worth the chance He dashed across the sidewalk, called an order 1 to the driver and jumped in. As the i door slammed the horses started up and they were off at a brisk pace be- l fore Glider realized that there was a | second occupant in the carriage. It did not take you very long, laughed a musical voice. | Glider sank into the seat with a 1 groan. T don't know who you think ] am," he said,> apologetically. but ] I'm robber. Don't be afraid. I'm l force of circumstances. have to l catch the 5;4S train. and the only way I could do it was to borrow a l carriage without permission My uncle did not give you per mission to use the carriage?" demand ed the voice. Glider knew that a girl with a voice like that must necessarily be pretty.
 T didn't ask him." he said, calmly. You see, it would have wasted prec- ious time. I figured that l could get to the station and the carriage could get back before he was shaved A dollar would have fixed the driver. l suppose now you will have me ar rested
 For trespass, perhaps" she.laugh- ed On your own confession you did not mean to steal the broughham.''
 How was I to know that man who went in to get shaved would leave woman waiting in the car- riage for him?'
 When one gets as old as uncle, one is apt to feel himself privileged,' 7 she laughed.
 He doesn't appreciate his privil- eges," he said, boldly. Now. if l had pretty niece"
 "Flattery will not amend your off, fense," she warned. How do you know what I look Hke?'
 But your voice." he explained. "it's a sort of intuition.''
 T thought that was a feminine gift" she laughed.
 Not entirely" he insisted. The carriage rattled past an electric light and he peered into her corner. You know l am right he added, tri- umphantly.
 What can say?" she laughed, helplessly. You are a most embar- rassing person.
 Don't say anything he pleaded.
 
 me to get out"
 Tn all this rain" she questioned, with a little shudder. T shall let you go on to the station in common chari- ty.,
 The gods are good" he murmured. to the station. I'll be there in min ute" He glanced out of the window and gave 8 cry.
 What is the matter?" she asked.
 The mans driving downtown,' he walled. T can never make the train now
 Did you just tell him to drive to the
 Of course" he said. There is only one station
 You forget the Northern she re- minded. Uncle was taking me there. l live in Union Terrace John supposed that you meant the Northern"
 Tt served me right" he admitted glancing at his watch. T suppose the only thing to do is to drive back to the barber. shop and ask his forgiveness
 He might be getting worried" she suggested.
 He lifted the speaking tube and blew through it. When he had given the or der for the change in direction he turn ed to the girl again.
 It's going to be mighty awkward ex- plaining," he said. Is your uncle in- clined to be-
 Very she said impressively T don't know whether he will cane you or call a policeman"
 Pleasant prospect" he commented.
 You can get out before we get there, if you wish" she suggested.
 T usually face the music" he said.
 It's the better way" she sold, ap- provingly, but uncle can play 9 very lively tune.'
 Sort of Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight thing he suggested, with Q chuckIe.
 Very likely. she assented, 'but you will not be long in doubt. Here is the shop"
 Glider threw open the door and dart ed across the sidewalk The men in the shop crowded curiousIy to the door. police station" they explained. He thought it was an eIopement-" Glider went back to the carriage.
 Your uncle thinks we have eloped," he said. Shall we follow him to the police station? ?'
 T think you had better take me to the Northern" she said coldly. Per haLs that will be the quickest way of stopping a scandal"
 He gave the order to the coachman and stepped inside. T am sorry to have 10 infiict my company on you longer he said penitently. but it might be as well if I went along. l will take you to the station and then be driven to the housG and explain to him in person"
 He sat silent as they sped along to the little suburban station. his forget fitness of which had caused a part of the situation. The Northern was only a 50 mile line, cutting some of the manufacturing town, and it had entire ly escaped his memory
 It seemed a longer drive than it real ly was, for the girl was annoyed and he keenly felt his responsibility for the awkward position in which he had placed her Just as they were driving up to the station the horses were pull ed up quickly and a blue coated form shortly appeared at the door
 T didn't think you would be so fool ish as to try to get away was his re- mark. as a policeman stepped into the carriage The captain wants to see you at the house"
 Won't 1t be sufficient if you take me ?' demanded Glider This lady is anxious to reach her home"
 "They're anxious to have her there" was the terse comment but orders is orders and l was to bring you both in if I found you"
 T don't suppose that $25 would bring about a forgetfulness of orders, sug gested Glider.
 Tt ud bring about a broken head" was the Wrathful answer. Try MUSTEROLE For