The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-07-12
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By AGNES q. BKoGAN
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The light in Billy Mays eyes deep
ened as he looked at his sister, hover
ing over her flowers. In Bllly's YER
nacular, MOllle was "hls only excuse
for living
Long years before when the little
orphaned sister had plteOusy held out
her arms to him, Billy had pledged
her his llfo's devotion, and she had re-
paid.
College life had not spoiled Mollie
for the village; she but returned with
new enthrc.asms and plans for his
home making. lie came 10 her now
across the garden, his hand heid
wearily against his thrOhbing temples.
"Angel," he said, unsteadily, "some-
things wrong. The heat, | guess, yes
terduy. II was hard riding so long IN
the sun. The whole place seems to be
swimming around and, Angel
"Why, Billy" she cried in quick
/ concern, "you must lie down this min
ute and not stir again today"
There was nothing for it but TO
/ obey; passively he allowed himself 10
be led back across the lawn, CRATE
fully his eyelids closed as MOllie drew
/ the blinds Of his room. Then sudden
! ly his eyes again opened.
"The mail route" he fretted. DE
livery at nine o'clock has to be made
Mollle; no one else to do it."
"Well," she answered, cheerfully, "if
the trip has TO be made, 1t will be.
I'll 90 myself"
"The road" he grumbled, "is new
TO you, Angel just cut through in
some places, lonely as"
"Billyw she cried. exasperated, "as
If I'm not riding alone around the
country all the time. Well, see here,
1 If you are bound to be afraid, let me
take your revolver. Surely, if | don't
slow down I can hold your spy at bay
in the offing' and speed away"
Billy was laughing with her now, but
nevertheless he inspected his weapon
of protection and handed 1t over with
glance of admiration to the little
sister.
In the outer room Mollle lifted the
gun gingerly, and removed its load
ings.
"There," she sighed in relief, 'it is
safe now. 1t could still frighten hands
Off and I'd never pass another peace
full night if 1 were to shoot even a
German spy"
Up and down the broad, winding
road sped the small red car. The new
mail deliverer was prompt and eff
cfent. not a moment did she lose and
the task was most exhilarating. In
the wind-blown cheeks the color deep
ened, about the blue bandeau the fair
curls twisted merrily, then all at once
MOllie bent desperately TO her levers.
A figure appeared before the car in
the center of the road and to avoid
running the figure down seemed i'm
possible. She must be quick or.
Molle closed her eyes in sick appre-
hension even as she sought the brakes.
When she opened them again the car
was painting and thrObbing from its
sudden check, and the man saved from
danger stood near enough to touch her
with his hands.
"If you please" ne said, 81 must
ask to be carried in your car. / have
injured my ankle and passing convey
ances are rare"
Without awaiting her reply, his hand
reached boldly for the knob of the car
door; then Mollie came back to rea-
son.
zone moment" she said, sweetly,
"the opening is difficult" and bent
over as if to assist him. But in that
moment her hand found the revolver
In her skirt pocket and its shining
barrel was on level with the mans
astonished face.
"If you move, or try to enter the
car" said Mollie, still in that slow,
sweet tone, 81 will shoot"
An instant more and the car flew
down the road, leaving the intruder
staring at something shining at his
feet.
"Jove!" he muttered, dazedly and
stopped to pick up the revolver.
"Jove!" the man muttered again ;
this time in amused perplexity, for the
revolver was unlOaded.
And Mollie speeding down the broad
highway, determined to tell Billy
nothing about it all. When he was
better perhaps anxiety might not so
trouble him.
He looked up refreshed from sleep
as she entered.
"Gee!" he greeted her, 81 am glad
that trip is over. l am better. You
must leave me this evening and go
over to Warwick's, as you had
planned"
IF it were not such an unusual Op-
portunity to meet a notable" MOllie
said, II would not think Of leaving
you, Billy. But fancy the privilege Of
seeing with ones own eyes a great
sought-after artist. 1t is pure luck
Anna Warwick happening to be his
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