South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-17

wabbled. The man cast at the mer-
chandise a look of contempt.
Its a very nice watch" urged June.
It's a solid gold case and l don't know
how many jewels. 1 only need money
enough to get to New York and hire
taxi. Then | must find some work"
The black Vandyke mans eyes light
ed. Il don't want it, observed the wo-
man. looking straight ahead, while the
mans glance OF contempt strayed from
the merchandise TO the vender.
VERY WELL" nodded June, and a
grain OF rice fell from the brim OF her
little blue hat and bounced in the rigid
wOman's lap.
The woman turned sharply; then she
half rose and looked at the top OF the
hat. There was more rice on il.
Let me see that watch" she said
icily. One lid contained picture OF
June and her dog. and the other the
date OF the gift and her name and ad-
dress.
How much do you need for this?'
"She wants about $40. ma'am." This
was from the pale faced conductor.
who was so broad and stuffy that he
was an offense In narrow aisles, but
his eyes were full of wrinkles.
The rigid lady snapped the watch
shut and turned to her husband.
Dan" 1t did not seem possible that
her voice could take on a wheedling
tone, but it did. IL want $40"
The man turned to her with coll dis
daln. He produced SO from a tight
bound wallet. and instantly into Junes
mind there flashed that picture of her
standing before Ned a piteOus beggar.
The runaway bride took seat by
herself and was presently given the
discomfort OF knowing that the man
was grumbing at the woman inces-
sanity for having bought the watch.
The black Vandyked man went over
TO them. and she saw him pay some
money, and then he came back TO June
with the watch in his hand
"Of course you won't permit me to
present you with this?" be pleasantly
observed. IF you care to send for it
later. however. will be very glad in
deed TO give you my card"
THANK you" she accepted. and. TAX
ing the card. put it in her belt You
are very kind
1t was not until they were nearing
the station in New York that be spoke
to her again.
Pardon me-" he said. bending over
her. IF can be OF any service to
you on your arrival ! shall he very
happy indeed"
There is nothing. thank you she
replied. smiling up at him. You are
very kind"
At that particular moment the New
York express overlook the lOcal and
slowly forged ahead. and Ned Warner,
peering feverishly into every passing
window. say the suave. black Van
dyked stranger bending gracefully
over his wife. and June was smiling
up at him. Then Ned. against his will.
passed on.
Tire express however. was delayed
moDent. and the local pulled in
duGdu VI IL -NtN " dS tue AlSA ifuo~EAl
ger out of the express. and he landed
on the platform just in time 10 see
the Vandyked man and June going
through the gate side by side. Ned
rushed after them. but il was not IN
Ill be reached the Vanderbilt avenue
stairway that be saw them again. June
was darting through the door and just
behind her was the man. he was
smiling. With a rush Ned rounded
the balustrade and went up three steps
at a spring. he arrived only in time
to sec June speeding away IN taxi
cab and To see the black Vandyked
man starting after her in another. de
jumped into thIrd one ard shouted.
"Chase them
Hold on there Easped a breathiess
voice. and painting porter piled Ned's
white ribboned luggage on top OF him.
Away through the tangled traffic.
across Forty-fourth street and NJ Fifth
avenue rushed the three taxis at break.
neck speed.
CONTINUED NEXT SUNDAY