The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1914-12-03
opened her syes sIeepily as Jack shook

opened her syes sleepily as Jack shook
the hammock.
What In itg" asked the girl din
nerf'
mo, DEAR" her sister answered. I'VE
have-er-just been discussing the pos
sibilities Of . new chauffeur. who may
arrive shortly"
The girl laughed. Maybe he's a
highbrow," she said, land will run US
all into ditch while thinking out his
thesis"
Bess cleared her throat Il thought"
she remarked tentatively, that being
interested in the betterment of classes
this might be special opportunity to
use your powers of encouragement In
the right direction"
Mary Lon sat up and stared deliber.
ately at her sister "Bess Thornton"
she demanded. what's the matter
with you?"
Bess flushed guiltily Nothing"
she replied. "Oh. nothing, only
well, I'll use my best efforts on
your needy chauffeur" her young sis
ter remarked. scrambling out Of the
hammock. hut Eve also promised
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. understandable go over and su-
perintend"
Bess and her husband exchanged
slances. That's all right" Jack an
swered briskly, land when Bess IL
busy, she can send the chauffeur over
to take you for ride" III he comes"
Bess added doubtfully.
Makes me feel like shrimp" Bob
objected, 'masquerading around In
that fool underhand way"
"You owe the girl at least 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 Il pretense of occupy
| Ing the chauffeur's quarters over the
| garage. while our best guest room Is at
| your disposal"
| Rest assured" Bob agreed. IF Pm
| to do the thing. I'll do it up brown" "
| The initial ride with Mary Lou was
| to take place the following morning
Armed with u written explanation from
! Bess that she was unaveidably de
tanned. 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 converse
| ton and acquaintanceship.
! 1t was with feeling of apprehen
sion. however, that they awaited upon
the veranda the chauffeur's return
ut would be like Mary Lou to have a
contrary streak" lamented Bess, land
refuse to speak to the man at all"
''rhere is one thing certain" Jack
conforted. IF Bob is human. he'll bt
balled over rs soon as he sees her"
4
subdued excitement upon the whilon
chauffeur. rs he ieisurely ascended the
/ steps and proceeded in cooIly provok
Ing manner to light Il cigar,
"Well?" asked lack impatiently.
We'll. what?' queried the chauffeur
You've seen her Mary Lou how
did it come OFF," Bob removed his ci
gar. Yes" he answered slowly. 81
have seen the lady named. and as fal
us am concerned nothing is going tt
come off" Silence greeted this remark
-astonished wrathful silence.
do | understand" Bess asked icilJ
sweet. that you disapprove of my sis
tetr?''
See here" said Bob testify. 'let's
drop it. | was against the thing from
the first anyway. 1t is impossible nov
that | have seen her"
In offended dignity Bess arose ant
passed into the house. Bob leaned to
ward his brother do you mean Il
tell me-" he demanded. that the CTR
took driving this morning is YOU
wife's own sister? Wasn't she adopted
or something like that?"
''Certainly not" Jack answered terse
ly. "Mary Lou has always been con
ssdered a very pretty girl. IA reall!
wonderful girl
"She may be pretty In CONNER
sort Of way" Bob condescended. thel
he laughed shortly. Shes wonder
all right" he added. and went In bang
ing the door. In all haste Bess wen
to the house of jane
What has happened?' she asked o
her wide eyed sister. forgetting tha
young persons innocence in the con
spiracy against her II mean. wha
happened with the chauffeur"
Not an accidentr' cried the horri
ted Mary Lou "Oh. don't tell III
that nice Young man has met with al
accident: why. be just left :
"Nice : young = man." repeated tn
lerpleSed Ress $50 yon like him ?"
"Immenselyr' said Mary Lou H
} Instructed me how to keep the worm
from James roses. and he tied up a
, the wistaria vines Oh. he was mos
. nbliging Send him over again tomol
t row. will yon. Ress. dear? Perhaps
can draw him out, then. about hi
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