The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-08-25

Peg found cxhilaration in the wild
ride. and moving the gear to the top
notch careened madly along the
smooth roadway. Unmindful of con-
sequences. she continued her flight I'M
til she reached the Lund home and,
slowing down, turned into the drive
way that led through the beautiful
ground. She stopped the machine be-
fore an entrance that led through
glass door, into Doctor Lund's library.
When she vaulted out of the drivers
seat, and ran toward the door, she was
able to see, through the glass, that
Doctor Lund was in spirited converse
ton with a man whom Peg had no
ticed around the circus lot in various
towns. Ignoring ceremony Peg entered
the house, closed the door behind her
and stood for moment listening to
the excited conversation between Doc
tor Lund and Jack Boygne.
The two men stood at the farther
side of the room and were SO inter-
ested In their own affairs that they
had not noticed the girl come In. Peg
had formed no definite plan of proce-
dure, but what she heard, brought her
to a quick decision.
you told me that when / put the
letter in your hands you would pay
over the COIN" Jack Boygne was say
ing to Doctor Lund as Peg quietly
closed the door behind her. We'll,
I've got the letter. Now show me the
greenbacks."
You better show me the letter,
first" was Doctor Lund's reply. I'm
good for the money II you have the
goods"
Boygne reached into his pocket and
pulled out an envelope. Holding it
before him, he extended his other hand
and said: Lay the bills in there and
Ill give you the letter.
Then two very unexpected Interrupt
tions transpired. Peg bounded forward
from her place by the door, Just as
Mrs. Lund entered the library
Quick as flash, Peg grabbed the let
ter from the dumfounded Boygne's
outstretched hand, and with the agility
of cat made for the door through
which she had just entered.
And before either man could make
move to follow her, Mrs Lund S
voice was heard in icy tones saying:
Doctor Lund, what are you doing
with that girl in here?"
Lund halted Boygne by placing a
firm hand upon his arm, and then tried
to explain. The interruption gave Peg
opportunity to pass from the room, and
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found the two motor cops" waiting
to receive her.
You were going 70 miles an hour,
young lady, and here is summons for
you" said one of the officers politely
raising his cap.
Seventy miles in that car? 1t can't
be DONE was Pegs laughing retort.
But I'll tell you what I'll do. You be
a good fellow and do something for
pay my fine willingly"
We'll, IL there is anything l can
do" said the officer, that will oblige
you, I'm willing enough to do it,
You're a dear man." the girl coyly
remarked. Just put this letter in
your pocket and keep 1t safe until |
call for it. VIII you do that?"
"Surest thing you know-anything
to oblige lady is my motto" said the
officer as he took the letter from Peg
hand and slipped 1t into his pocket
When | see you In police court,
you'll know more about why want
you to keep the letter." said the girl,
as she bestowed one of her sweetest
smiles upon the motor cops" And as
they wheeled away she waved her
hand in a friendly salute.
Peg stood for q moment beside the
automobile, trying to figure out her
next move.
Just then Mrs. Lund came out Of
the library and greeted Peg with a
most gracious smile. The girl was
mystitied beyond comprehension.
The woman was in the sweetest pos.
sible frame of mind, apparently, and
Pegs childlike nature made her an
easy victim to Mrs. Lund's friendly ad.
vances. The girl was quickly reas-
sured when Mrs. Lund remarked:
Don't think of that incident, Just
now. It's all right and Doctor Lund
has fully explained everything to me.
That letter you took is of no import
ance, and you are welcome to keep 1t.
or course / don't know why you were
SO interested In getting it, but 1t
doesn't concern me In any event"
Pegs mind acted quickly. She sus-
pected that Mrs. Lund was not quite
sincere in her protestations. And then
as IL to excuse her own strange con
duct. Peg said:
"Oh. don't know why / do things
half the time. II was terribly rude OF
me, and have mind to take the let
ter into the house and explain to Doc
tor Lund my foolish impulse" When
she moved as IL to fulfill her purpose
Mrs. Lund- stopped her and sweetly
said: