The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-11-23
BEND in ROAD
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| hand stretched the broad river, Win
its swiftly gliding waters dnnclng and
ripping In the clear sunlight. Upon
either shore, and spreading well about.
was lusty patch Of woodland. The
macadamized road made a sharp turn
at this point, and, crossing a side
walled culvert. disappeared among the
trees. A few steps beyond the cul-
vert. and somewhat hidden from the
roadway by graceful clump OF shrub
berry, the kindly winds OF heaven had
supplied an ideal rustic seat--a great
fallen tree trunk.
Presently the sharp clump, clump
and rattle Of an approaching horse and
vehicle became audible The equip
age came In sight from around the
corner. First of all, wretched horse.
Of dirty-whlte hue, with bones pro-
trudiug so far thnt they well-nigh
pierced his skin. A poor, miserable,
cast out, scarecrow OF horse. At
tached to him by diinpidnted set or
harness, profusely mended with pieces
OF cord, rope and carpet, was an ex-
press wagon Of uncertain age. The
relns were wound carelessly about a
treebraach stuck through II hele In
the bottom OF the wagon. The seat
wns unoccupIed In the rear part Of
the vehicle could be seen a pile OF
rags. bones. old metal. and few old
bottles. From somewhere among this
mess protruded two roughly shod hui
man feet. They belonged TO the
driver and proprietor OF the caravan.
He was thus sleeping while the pa
tient beast trudged onward.
over the culyert bridge went the out
fit. In n few moments horse. boots
Junk heap and wagon had passed out
OF sight around the bend. Everything
was as II had heen before. with the ex-
ception Of small piece OF rusty wire
lying in the middle Of the roadway.
The wagons Jolt had accomplished
this slight change
No sound heraIded the next per
Torrance. A young lady ON bicycle
came suddenly into view. The mn.
chimes well-adjusted bearing moved
without even murmur. The nickel
parts flashed and elistened III the sim.
The booted feet Of the rider went
around like tread-raill mice. She was
travelling Ia q good speed. Suddenly
Observation-Disclosures" sounded the
rear wheel. Quick as a fash she dis
mounted and came to an abrupt halt.
She bent engetly over the machine to
see what could be at fault. II did not
take very long TO discover A piece
Of rusty wire protruded IN inch or
more from the rubber tire. Grnsplng
hold Of II firmly with one tiny gloyed
hand she pulled hard upon Il. The
wire came out, With great gasp the
tire breathed fits iast-at least for the
time being.
'Pshawl" CALCULATED the young lady.
"Seven miles from home and rear tire
punctured. II ! was man would
swear blue streaki"
"whir-r-r-rr Along came another cy-
cllst. A man this time, and sure
enough scorcher. But fast as he was
going his quick eye noted the limp tire
and the almost equally llmped figure
Of the Young lady standing with her
back to him.
MAY be OF any assistance7 have
/ repair kit with he began, politely
lifting his cap.
The girl spun around on her heels
and looked at him.
It was then that he came TO an alb
-upt pause.
II beg your pardon; didn't know
I was" began the man coldly.
"No explanations are necessary. sir"
'eplIed the young woman. 4
The accents Of her voice somehow
'eemed TO embolden him for he hest.
ated no longer, but began to rnnsack
he tool bag of his machine.
MAY ask what you intend dolngf"
the girl with some asperity. |
"Going to fix that puncture so that
'ou can ride home. at any rate" he re-
lied. calmly unwlnding long piece
4 tire tape.
mo you're not"
Eyes. am"
you're not"
II am" The man actually com
nenced to smile at her persistent dis )
ain.
Il shall call for help If you con-
Inue."
"Well, do SO If you wish. The rond
, a lonely one. Probably nobody viii
ear you. First time ever heard /.
Dung lady summoning assistance to /.
reyent man from repairing a break t.
own Of her bicycle"
The girl turned away TO prevent
i'm seeing the coming tears.
"There you are. Aar--excuse me-
he began bitterly.
"Thank you, Fred" she murmured
irning toward him with suspicious >
rightness in her eyes.
The man made n hurried forward
lovement, took the young lady in his
rms, and kissed her. She kissed him.