Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-09-07

pair of grateful eyes; they were brown
eyes which reminded him somehow Of
some one he had dreamed about. years
ago.
II don't know what's the matter with
the old car she said petulantly, al
though there was hint of twinkle in
her eye. 1T just won't CO."
maybe I can fix It," Tom knew
absolutely nothing about the mechan-
ism of a car but he opened the hood
and looked wisely into the complicated
engine. He tried tho self.starter, but
it didn't work. He opened the hood
again, touched a nut or two and then
tested the starting apparatus. But
still there were no results. Finally,
he nodded his head as If he knew all
about it.
1.-THE differential's busted" he an
nounced. I'm afraid you'll have to
send for regular mechanic"
"Oh!" She appeared distressed.
THAT means I'll have to 90 back to
Kingston"
Tom ventured suggestion.
II was just thinking Of going back
that way myself" he said. You
might just as we'll ride with me-"
She smiled at him frankly.
''You know you wern't thinking of
any such thing" she stated. But I'm
half inclined to accept your invitation"
Tom sprang into the drivers seat.
Come on in," he invited. 1T will
be perfectly all right, because I know
some one who lives in Kingston"
"Oh, you dor She appeared in
terested.
Eyes, he continued, as she made no
movement to enter the car. "pm a
great friend of Phil Sharp. He's my
roommate at college,"
She looked surprised.
Phil Sharp" she repeated.
Yes. do you know him."
She hesitated a moment, and then
Smiled.
Never heard Of him. Does he live
In Kingston?''
why, yes" He appeared puzzled.
II thought everybody knew Phil"
81 may have met him" She spoke
slowly, as If trying to recall the young
gentleman in question. What does
he look like"
"He has brown hair and brown
eyes He paused. Looks some
thing like you, to tell the truth"
The girl shook her head.
NO." she announced, II don't know
him."
you ought to-" Tom spoke enthu.
siastically. He's mighty good look.
ing chap"
WAS that meant for compliment"
she smiled amusedly.
Eyes, 1t was" Tom answered truth
fully. But I'd like to have you know
him because he might as kyou to a
college dance"
HAS he a sister,
Eyes. I've never met her, but Phil
seems to think she's peach. He's
going to have her down to the senior
ball next week.
What is her name?"
"Althea."
"Oh!" Her face lighted with recog-
milton. II know Althea Sharp. Met
her one day at aCountry club tea"
did you like herr"
Fairly WE'LL
What kind Of a girl is she?"
you seem to be immensely interest.
ed In her. ... ..-..
II am You see we have five dances
together>at the ball. Phil has asked
her because he has to, but he really
likes the girl am going to bring. SO
he's going to shove his sister off on
me whenever he can"
II don't think you'll like her very
much. She's a college girl, and rather
prim and sedate."
and l have five dances with her.
Oh. we'll" He smiled. II wish Phil
had asked some one else: some one
like you. for instance
The girl changed the subject.
do you want to take me to Kings
ton now?' she asked.
Surely: jump in
The roadster sped onward. That
ride was one of the most enjoyable
occasions Tom could remember. They
talked about numerous things; he told
her of the college. Of Phil. and Of the
dances: she told him Of Kingston. and
something of the people she knew.
The garage was reached all too quick.
ly. and the girl jumped out.
I'm very much Obliged to YOU" she
said, offering her hand. "The man in
the garage will take me back
Tom refused to be dismissed so
easily. Aren't you going to tell me
your name?" he asked
She hesitated.
"Why, yes, I guess So she said
finally. "My name is Mary Doe"
And your address,"
",Tust Kingston"
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