Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1914-11-20

opened her eyes sleepily Is Jack shook
the hammock.
"what is itT' asked the girl 'Dia,
ner?"
"No, dear" her sister answered. I'VE
have-er-just been discussing the pos
abilities Of a new chauffeur, who may
arrive shortly"
The girl laughed. Maybe he's {
highbrow." she said, "and win run US
all into a ditch while thinking put his
thesis"
Bess cleared her throat II thought"
she remarked tentatively. that being
interested In the betterment Of classes
this might be a special opportunity to
use your powers Of encouragement in
the right direction"
Mary Lou sat up and stared deliber-
ately at her sister. "Bess Thornton"
she demanded, whats the matter
with you?'
Bess flushed guilty. Nothing"
she replied. "0h. nothing. only
"Well. III use my best efforts Oh
your needy chauffeur" her young sis.
ter remarked. scrambling out Of the
hammock, hut I've also promised a
favor to Jane. You see. James due at
the Settlement house this week, and she
hates to leave her house here in charge
Of the cook-not a very intelligent per-
son. l understandable go over and SUI
perintend."
Bess and her husband exchanged
-T-..1.- suTk n ~ oil WAOhN Vnrtv ~.
swered briskly, land when Bess is
busy, she can send the chauffeur NJ
to take you for a ride" 'Tf he comes.'
Bess added doubtfully.
makes me feel like a shrimp" Bob
objected. "masquerading around In
that fool underhand way"
"You W the girl at least a chance
Of falling in love with you" Jack In
sisted. So with much chuckling upon
Jacks part and much irrepressible
laughter from Bess, the chauffeur's
outfit was adjusted to Bob's athletic
figure, and he grinned sheepishly from
beneath the round goggles.
"Of course" Jack informed him.
you are to make a p~retense of occupy
ing the chauffeur's quarters over the
garage, while our best guest room is at
your disposal"
"Rest assured" Bob agreed, III I'm
to do the thing, I'll do 1t up brown"
The initial ride with Mary Lou was
to take place the following morning.
Armed with a written explanation from
Bess that she was u~navoidably de-
tained, he was to drive to the home Of
Jane in a runabout. built for two.
This propinquity, Bess decided, would
be more favorable to chance
ton and acquaintanceship.
1t was with a feeling Of apprehen-
sion, however, that they awaited upon
the veranda the %chauffeur's return.
"It would be like Mary Lou to have a
contrary streak" lamented Bess, land
refuse to speak to the man at all"
"There is one thing certain" Jack
comforted. IF Bob is human. he'll be
baled over as soon MS he sees her"
Two pairs Of eyes cast glances Of
subdued excitement upon the whilom
chauffeur. as be ~leisurely assembled the
steps and proceeded in a coolly prOvOk-
ing manne to light a cigar.
"Well2" asked Jack i~mpatiently.
swell. what?" queried the chauffeur.
you've seer her - Mary Lou - how
did 1t come offT' Bob removed his ci-
gar. YES" he answered slowly. II
have e the lady named. and as far
as l am concerned nothing is going to
come Off" Silence greeted this remark
-~astonished. wrathful silence.
do l understand" Bess asked icily
sweet, 'that you disapprOve Of my sis
tetrT'
"See here" said Bob testify. Tets
drop 1t. l was against the thing from
the first anyway. 1t is impossible now
that have seen her."
In offended dignity Bess arose and
passed into the house. Bob leaned to-
ward his brother. do you mean to
tell me-" he demanded. that the girl
| took driving this morning is your
wife's own sister? Wasn't she adopted
or something like that2"
Certainly not" Jack answered terse-
ly. "Mary Lou has always been con.
sidered a very pretty girl, "a really
wonderful girl"
"She may be pretty IN a common
sort Of way" Bob condescended. then
he laughed shortly. "She's d wonder,
all right" he added, and went In bang
ing the door. In all haste Bess went
to the house OF Jane.
what has %happeaed?" she asked Of
her wide eyed sister. forgetting that
young persons innocence in the con-
spiracy against her. II mean. what
happened with the chauffeur2"
mot an accidentF' cried the horri-
fed Mary Lou. "Oh. don't tell me
that nice young man has met with an
accident; why. he just left"
Mice - young man." repeated the
perplexed Bess. $50 you like him?'
Immensely said Mary Lou. HE