New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-12

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some miles o their right, and il was over
I this road, much harder one, that the mo-
/ florists went if southwark bound. 1t was
therefore with some surprise that they heard
| behind them the sound OF motor horn.
Markham caught the donkey's bride and
drew % one side the car came even with
them, running slowly, and stopped, its en-
CINE humming.
This is the way to Ncrneuil;" asked the
man at the wheel in French.
IL hope so. said Markham, returning Their
salutation; for that's the way We're going.
Something in AIarkham's manner and
speech arrested the drivers eye, which
passed rapidly TO Hernia, who stood silently
at the side Of the road, suddenly aware Of
unusual interest in her appearance. he
man at the wheel turned to his companion
and said something in low tone. Markham
felt warm color surge upward TO his broWs:
will YOU preccde us, Monsieur, he SAID
coolly. I'VE are already late upon the way
But the Frcnchman showed no intention
Of moving at once, and ignoring Markham
questioned Hernia gaily.
Nlademoisclc was a bokemicHnc. Perhaps
she would condescend TO read their fortunes.
Hernia made pretty curtsy and laughed.
Unfortunately, Monsieur IS mistaken, she
said easily. 81 am not teller Of fortunes.
But what does it matter, since Monsieur
fortune is so plainly written upon his face.
And what is that"
"Tbc fortune Of the fortunate. The bon
Dien cares well for those who ride in automo-
bilcs
The Frenchman smiled and glanced at
Markham, who was busying himself with
the dOnkevs pack.
"Madcmoiscllc is very blond, he ven
turcd again. E,
al come from the North Country said
Hernia promptly.
The Frcnchmans eyes, which had never
left her face. wore curious expression. III
is strange, he said, but somewhere nave
seen your face before.
81 hat is where am accustomed 70 wear
it, Monsieur, she said quickly. .,
He laughed. 81 can only say that It be-
comes YOUR costume admirably.
Markham Strengthened, lrownng. AZ
Ions. YrouHeI he muttcrcd.
But Hernia only stood smiling ana curt
~WScyCi, Monsieur! You pay high trib-
ute to the skill Of my hands. did me Dcal
| could-and as for the matter Of th'''
pcrtlv. 80 did the BON Flea.
He laughed gmlN. ltI Icd'y ''',S"O
LIGHTED him: but his face sobcrcd as he
glanced at Markham, who stood with mar
Towel gaze fixed on the road ahead OF them.
"You pass through Ncrncul, Madcm"
sello," he motorist went on. "PcrhapS
Monsieur your companion would not OBJECT
I if we carried you there, .:.,;,,,
you are very kind, Monsieur, but ri'iil8
IN such state is not for me.
"IHons! You will be doing us the favor
Of your company. ,-
Il should be frightened at the great speed.
"ObIwill run very slowly, promise you,
She seemed to hesitate, and Markham
head slowly turned toward her, wonder
growing in his eyes. Could She did She'
really think Of going; She looked at the ma
chine. and then at Markham. ana Cl@risSa'
a will COUPON one condition. she an
nounccd.
"NIademoiselle has but to name It,,
"And that is, Monsieur, that you VIII J.: also
carry in your automobile Monsieur Phllidor
and the donkey. fho
He looked at her for a moment as II ne
hadn't believed his own ears, Whlie MS colii-
nanion burst into wild laughter.
"TouChe, mon amt" he cried clapping thc
chauffeur on the back. "Ay faith, but she
has has; a. n pretty wit The donkey and Monsieur
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