El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-20

+ AIHEN Cynthia opened her eyes, she
/ w found herself carried through
the fast falling snow and there were
voices about her-Dora's being the
most distinct.
'Cythia. darling. are you hurt?' she
was pleading. "Oh, that stupid taxi
driveri Why couldn't he have given
that big truck more room?"
What's the matter?' Cythia NUT
tered, trying to sit up.
But the arms that carried her held
her close. BE quiet, dear, Just for a
moment" Milton Van Saun whispered
Il am taking you TO Dora's car
A moment later she was lifted into
the depths of the Livingstone Iimou-
sine and Dora climbed in beside her
Are you hurt, Cynthiag she
quavered. we were right behind
your taxi and big truck sl1idded and
struck il, for your driver passed too
close to the truck and pieces Of the
wood and glass from the window
must have hit you-or something did
and stunned you
7 am all right" Cythia said, sit
ting up Straight But as she did so
. sharp pain made her catch her
breath.
Z think ny shoulder is hurt bit, -
she acknowledged That's all I am
sure it amounts TO nothing"
Her cousin peered at her by the
Light Of the car lamp overhead
There's no sign of a cut on your
face" she announced. Thank good
ness for that"
Milton Van Saun had seated him
self by Cynthia, while Gerald took his
seat by Dora Cynthia. shaken and
quivering in every nerve. felt a weak
desire to drop her head on Millions
shoulder and cry but she struggled
against her folly. Dora talked so fast
that there was no necessity for any
one else to speak. Millions as strong
IS an OK" she was saying. He just
picked you up as IL you had been a
kid and carried you right back to our
car. I was so scared that If Gerald I
had not been with me 7 do not know I
what I would have done. He reas-
sured me in a moment By the way, I
Gerald, thank you"
a Tense situation.
She giggled Historically, but Gym I
thia noticed that Stewart did not /
smile Instead he gazed at the girl 1
with 4 tenderness that even Milton
Van Saun must have resented IL he
had been watching. But Milton was
looking at Cynthia.
Here we are as last" he an
nounced, as the car stopped at the
Livingstone door. You'd best let me ]
lift you out. Cynthia"
II can walk perfectly well, thank 4
you" Cynthia said, decidedly
Then let her walk, Milton" Dora /
advised Don't fuss over her. She
hates it"
Her voice had grown suddenly 1
tense, as If she were aware that the l
situation was strained
Cynthia turned to Gerald Stewart 4
as she stepped out Of the car
! am 2 little dizzy, Gerald" she /
steps?"
Certainly" he answered, spring
ing to her side.
to Dora Come" he said, holding I
out his hand.
q don't need any help. thank you.'
she said quickly. 7 am not hurt"
But the snow is deep" he re-
minded her as she floundered across 4
the drifts to the steps. You might I
fall
She made no reply, but started up
the steps. Half way up she paused 1
and looked back over her shoulder.
-Caspar." she called, then as the /
wind caught her words and blew them
back to her she issued a sharp COM /
mand to Milton
Tell Caspar to take the car around /
to the garage at once He has been 1
out all the afternoon and must be
almost frozen I forgot him until this
moment. He viii be needed no more
tonight"
Milton ran back to execute her COM 4
mand- By the time he had rejoined /
her she was ringing the front door |
bell.
As the young people entered the hall
Mrs. Livingstone came down stairs.
Ny dear childrenl" she exclaimed. !
How late you arei'
Then, as she saw Cynthia's pale 1
face, What's the matter2 Have you 4
had an accident"
Dora Helps Her.
Cynthia was conscious OF q giddi- I
ness in her head as she started to-
ward her aunt. Once more all went I
black and she felt q strong arm, catch
her.
She struck her shoulder and head !
against the side Of the cab when /
it collided with a truck she heard /
Gerald Stewart say. The pain in 1