New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-02
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SIdnIly nONer1nS near my pain L
asked myself fiercely and in the same
moment answered it by a sudden de-
termination to put a stop to the an
noyance. The man, whom [ was sure
L should know if his Disgusting NOUS
tache and beard were removed, had
fed once at the sound of my voice.
| would try another ruse.
Making an abrupt turn, [ started
down the crossroads toward the
horseman. I walked very rapidly,
and Pete, evidently thinking I was
about to run, capered around my feet
in high spirits.
The man didn't hesitate an instant
Catching UP his bride, he swung him
self into the saddle and swiftly turn
ing his horse away from me galloped
madly down the crossroads until a
rise in the ground hid him from view.
] drew long breath as he disap-
peared. This was proof, indeed, that
he didn't wish me to recognize him,
even though his determination to spy
upon me was so persistent.
In Dicly's parlance, my sporting
blood was up. I resolved to match
my wits against this bizarre figure
who tracked me one moment and fed
from me the next. He shouldn't find
me again If I possibly could help it.
I stood motionless by the roadway,
bordering the situation. In another
moment a plan flashed upon me, one
which 7 hoped would prove efficient.
I was but a little way away from
an interurban trolley line. And T
knew that within a quarter mile Of q
corner five miles away was a little
waysde inn at which Dicky and T,
the Underwoods, Grace Draper and
DR.. Petit had lunched several times
when on woodland outings together
1T was quiet little inn, off the
beaten track, and not frequented by
New York joy riders, a quality which
gave it especial charm to me. | was
reasonably sure that if I could get to
the trolley unobserved [ could throw
the horseman effectually off the
track.
1 turned my face toward the troll
ley line, and hurried along the road
as fast as I could To my gratifica-
ton a, car came along just as I
reached the corner. But as I mount
ed it, Pete obediently at my heels, the
conductor said:
you can't bring that dog on this
car"
But he's already on" T replied,
smiling, in the hope that he would
relent, for there were only a few pas
sengers on the car.
"Put That Dog OF"
"Besdes," I went on, II won't go
inside the car with him. I'll stand
way out here" indicating a recess in
the platform, and I can promise you
that the dog won't move
By this time every passenger on
the car was gazing at us, and I was
flushed with embarrassment. To add
to my discontinue, handsome auto
mobile which had been coming ra pid-
ly up behind us, slowed as it passed,
and its driver looked with evident in
terest at the controversy I was invol-
unfairly staging.
For controversy it was in real earn
est by this time. The conductor, un-
fortunately for me, was surly chap.
with no idea Of chivalry or courtesy.
See here!" he said with an ugly
snar in his voice, i've kept this car
standing here long enough. You put
that dog off or I'll know the reason
why"
My temper blazed and 7 said some
thing for which l repented afterward
Suppose you put him Off" [ said
quietly.
The man glared al ME, then at
Pete's Furnishing jaw and leering grin,
which seemed daring him to touch
either of us. 7 thought for a moment
7 had won, but I underestimated the
mans resourcefulness as well as his
brutality.
n Voice Interyenes.
He put up his hand quickly, gave
the signal to proceed, and then, when
was off my guard, he suddenly gave
Pete a brutal, well-aimed kick, which
sent the poor animal flying from the
speeding car, rolling over and over
on the ground.
You brutal coward.'' I blazed
stop this car and let me off imme-
diately."
The conductor pretended not to
hear me. His eyes were fixed upon
Pete, who had lain motionless for a
moment, SO motionless that I feared
he was dead or seriously injured. But
in an incredibly short time he had
dragged himself to his feet, and after
shaking himself all over, tore after
the car, his lips curled back over his
! teeth, his red-rimmed eyes blazing in
terrifying fashion.
II demand that you stop this car
| ] repeated, and as he still ignored me,
| put up my hand and grasped the bell
{ cord.
With his eyes still fixed upon the
| galloping, painting bull terrier, he
| reached up and snatched my hand
from the bell rope with q muttered
| oath.
/ voice with note in it like the
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