The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-06-06

dent. Floyd hurt. but not seriously At
dinner Floyd tells Stanton of his twin
ana loses consciousness. On recovery. at
his hotel Stanton receives invitation and
visits Jessica. They go to theater togeth-
er. and meet Miss Carlisle
CHAPTER VIII-(contlnued).
Don't see or hear too much, and
don't tell me If you do" advised STAN
ton suddenly, and leaned forward.
The Mercury uttered a vibrant roar
that cleared the Parkway for quarter
of mile ahead, and leaped.
Floyd kept his eyes upon the road in
front, carefully avoiding view of the
hubbub left in their wake He had a
feeting glimpse of one scandalized off,
Ger struggling with his rearing horse,
as they thundered past, and he enter
tanned no doubt of the number in their
rear
she steers a little stiff, Stanton OBJ
served, twisting between a limousine
and two carriages. "But we can fix
that at the track. What?"
1.-TWO motorcycle policemen are just
behind" communicated Floyd, devour-
ed by silent mirth. Had enough?"
IT haven't seen them yet. can't let
out the machine here, Of course. but
was that dog?"
Poodle"
But 1t seems all right"
Around curve ahead darted a blue
uniformed figure on a motorcycle. one
arm raised. Stanton instantly checked
his car, Floyd throwing out his hand
in warning to those behind. There was
mad series of explosions from the
abruptly halted motorcycles in pursuit
You're under arrest!" shouted
three voices at once. as the Mercury
slid to standstill.
'Ts it possible?" inquired the driver.
removing his goggles.
Two more motorcycle officers were
coming up, three mounted on horses
were arriving from side-paths. Sur
rounded by the outraged eight and all
the population In the neighborhood.
the Mercury stood quiescent
''Will you follow to the police sta
ton, or will We have to take your"
came the crisp question. We've got
your number
"I'll follow wherever you like" en-
gagged Stanton. Lead the way"
They started, preceded by one officer
and followed by another, also by a
shabby young man on bicycle. Into
the station they went. accompanied by
their three attendants.
The charge was three fold: exceed
ing the speed limit by some fifty miles
an hour, resisting arrest, and violating
the smoke ordinance. That set forth.
the usual interrogatory was put, Stan
ton replying with concise brevity.
Name and age?"
Ralph Stanton, twenty-six."
Occupation"
Automobile driver"
Name of carr"
Mercury"
"Owner?"
"The Mercury Company"
The shabby young man interrupted
proceedings by stifed gasp. grasping
the sleeve of Floyd. who stood looking
on.
That's Stanton? Stanton? And you
who are you?"
"Jes Floyd, his mechanician," was
the wondering response.
Stanton glanced that way, as Floyd
was drawn to the other side of the
room by his excited captor, but turned
back to answer the remainder of the
examination. When the ceremony was
ended. he signaled to his mechani-
clan.
Come; I've got to go before the
magistrate and give ball." he
summoned impatiently.
Floyd came across to him, shining
eyed and eager.
stanton, that Is reporter; he
wants us to tell him about your doing
this He needs fresh story to make
good with his paper-can't we give it
to him?"
Stanton surveyed his companion.
eyebrows lifted.
why should We? The newspapers
will get it, whatever we do. Come"
But he needs it; it would help
him." Floyd urged. HE, he's thin and
frayed out-Stanton. he looks hungry"
DO you want to help him." the
driver queried. astonished. DO you
care about man you do not know
and never see again?"
Don't you?" asked Floyd simply
I'm not from Paradise" dryly an
swered Stanton. Tell him anything
you like, but be quick
He looked at the reporter again,
with a new use of his eyes Floyd
was right; the man was threadbare
and gaunt, and pathetically young.
Stanton had a rebuked consciousness
of being strong and brutal In his
strength. successful and selfish in his
success.
You are an educating companion"
he observed. as they went out with an
officer. 8
Why" Floyd inquired. puzzled.
But Stanton would elucidate no
further.
The ordeal before the magistrate was
not long Stanton was held in thou
sand dollars bail for future trial, pro-
duced a surety company's bond, and in
fifteen minutes was free and once
more in his seat behind the Mercury's
wheel
I'VE will reach the Office on time, .