The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-20

large box. He produced ! nexihle
uressmaker's model. 1t was made OF
papier mache. but as he proceeded to
* up the bald head with glossy ring.
iets and adapt hat, dress and wrap,
the dummy figure assumed form.
grace and elegance.
NOW then, Vincent" he observed,
all you've got to do is to strap that
mooel into the hind seat of your ma
cnlne, put q veil on it and-isn't it
natural?"
FOR fact 1t was, as the two schem-
ers perfected their plan-to all SEEM
Ing charming, up-to-date young lady
occupied the rear seat of the motor.
cycle.
1t had cost Vincent something to
nelp out his precious scheme, but he
Old not mind that Just as the sun
went down and twilight came on he
drove out Of the shed. The figure was
well strapped on, the gloved hands
rested quite naturally on the handles
in front of It,
Vincent drove on until he came into
the street where Nellie's home was
located. As he neared it he gave his
signal horn blast Nellie was on the
] porch. Vincent pretended not to OBJ
serve her. but sidelong glance ad-
vlsed him that she had recognized the
, signal Of the machine and he saw her
stare fixedly.
A brisk breeze was blowing. Vim.
cent put on power. As he circled d.
rectly in front Of the house, he saw
Nellie spring to her feet. Her eyes
seemed glued upon his young lady,
| companion.
1T works." chuckled Vincent rapt.
ly. "Aha, Miss Nellie! who is the
jealous party now"
A last glance sideways showed Mel.
lie still staring. She had descended
two steps of the porch and was en-.
wrapt in attention to the disappear
ing machine.
"Dcvoured with curiosity as to my
new fair charmer!" gloated Vincent
What's that man goggling att"
i A pedestrian, was indeed, "gog
Cling" He had halted. He was star
ing at the machine. Then he slapped
his thigh and burst out into a peal Of
unrestrained laughter. Then. farther
on, two women likewise paused. They
stared. they giggled. Vincent shot q
backward glance at the rear seat Of
the motorcycle He shivered-ap
palled!
A frightfully depressing discovery
was his. The wind had blown the vel
off the model. Then the hat-and the
wig! The bare poll doomed up
unique and grotesque. One Of the
jointed arms swung loosely, webbing
No wonder that observers glared a
this monstrous travesty on humanity!
/ A whirl of the machine sent the
model sideways. BY this time q glib
ing mob Of boys were in pursuit
Hoots and yells of laughter filled thu
air. With a groan Vincent dove dowr
side alley, gained the home shed
and prepared to leave town that nigh,
to escape the jeers of his fellow towns
men.
He returned in a week, but KEEP
shady, a. the saying goes. The mex
afternoon, despairingly promenadinl
in the woods near the town, he Wal
suddenly confronted 1t . side pail
by Nellie and girl friend. The latte
was full Of mischief and she hatle<
him.
This way, sir!" she ordered Will
pretty peremptoriness. Miss Duncan
wishes an explanation Of your errati'
adventures with that young lady Wit
went to pieces"
Vincent flushed and trembled AM
stammered. Nellie was calm and smil
ing. There was . knowing expression
in her bright eyes which Vincent n
sented.
II guess you know what I was tn
ing to get at" he noundered. II woul'
have had q real girl on that machin'
if-if I didn't think so much of-tha
is"
"But what had Nellie done to be tn
subject Of such peculiar e1peri
ment?" challenged Nellie's compan
ion.
II guess Mr.. Ralston can tell" NUT
tered Vincent.
"You mean my married cousin 7
spoke Nellie innocently.
"Your married cousin!"
Surely"
Vincent drew . step nearer to hi
fiancee.
"Is your father home yet. Nellie!
he inquired meaningly.
Eyes, Vincent" she replied demurs
", and lowered her eyes.
"Then. unless you think I've bee1
the biggest dolt in the world. I'd Tx
to call on him."
"Do, Vincent" whispered Nellie
taking his arm and looking lovingl
up into his face.
Deadly Evidence.