The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-06-20

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door opened and revealed Rupert
ON the threshold.
Il don't need to introduce you
to Miss Rose" smiled Gerard.
The meehanieian's acute black
eyes travelled from the young girl
To his chief. II didn't mean to
run into this camp without being
signalled. l amt one to promote
trouble, but there's a gentleman
downstairs who's calling off our
race"
WHAT"
Mr.. Rose is explaining to our
driver that he amt fit to be al
lowed on a race course. And no
ones opposing his remarks any"
Gerard OWNED the situation.
Go down." Flavia begged, as
he turned to her. Go to Corrie;
Mr.. Rupert will bring me-"
Il can guess that I'm a fierce
bad postman, Rupert dryly
acknowledged. but | amt like
ly to confuse ladies ON the way
downstairs. You're sure needed
below"
In the empty paved space be-
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still reposed it's massive bulk,
with it's driver in his seat, his fair
head uncovered and his face turn
ed to the man who stood beside
the car. There was neither heat
nor resentment in either Mr..
Roses expression or his sons as
the older man came over to shake
hands with Gerard.
I'm glad to see you looking SO
WELL" Mr.. Rose briefly greeted.
Il have been talking to Corrie,
here, while he waited for you,
Gerard, but this thing won't do
What won't do, Mr.. Rose?"
Gerard questioned, equally mat
ter-of-fact.
You know, and Corrie knows.
A man who loses his temper is
not fit for certain places; a race
track for one"
THE Corrie Rose whom l know
and who trained under me is fit
for any place" Gerard gravely
maintained. The work of months
was on the verge of loss; he
gagged very exactly what this
sentence would result in for Fla
Was brother.
Gerard, l am sorry" Mr.. Rose
repeated. TITS like you to over
look what happened to yourself
and try him again; he and I have
got more to consider and to be re-
sponsible for. He might race
straight for years, yes, forever;
but his temper might slip him to-
morrow. / know he means right,
ht1t he oh
whenever I've said must-that
hasn't been often - you've an
swered. l think you will now.
Get off that machine and come
home with me, my boy; we will
try a fresh start, you and l."
Corrie stirred slightly. He Of
fered no defense or demur, but
before his movement could spell
obedience Gerard had sprung
across the intervening space and
dropped his left hand on the
drivers arm, forcing him to retain
his seat.
Stay there" he commanded
curtly. You are my employee,
under contract to drive my cars
this season; If you break your
signed agreement / will bring you
up before the A. M. A. board and
have you suspended for unprofes-
sional conduct.
MIR. Rose, this is not senti- |
ment, but business Gerard con-
tinued. "Corrie is not racing to- |
morrow for the first time, or for |
the fifth or sixth this season. He
is the cordially liked and respect |
ed comrade of his fellow-drivers |
there is not one who would not |
laugh in your face at the idea of |
fearing to have him ameng them |
| tell you for the rest, that any
other man on the course might !!
let his nerves trick his self |
control; Corrie Rose never will. | |
know him, now, better than you /
yet can. But" he snatched a
rapid survey of Corrie, then lifted |
his hand from the others arm and /
drew back, "he is not a child; let
him decide"
"Corrie-" his father RECON-
menced, his voice choked.
But Corrie had found himself.
i would do anything else. SIR"
he stated. But Gerard has
stayed by me through the worst
time I will ever have. I know
you gave me money; but he help
ed me live. Afterward will do /
'hatever you bid me, now I can