The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-07-28
THE LOVE GAMBLER
VIZ. NEW SERIAL BY A FAMOUS AUTHOR
Desiree Asks David to Drive Her
Downtown to See the Celebra-
ton of the ArmistiCe

ITS over" she heard him muir
muir hoarsely. "And without my
having"
Then as he saw Miss Leighton's
eyes fixed upon him, he checked
himself.
A Bit Of encouragement.
For an instant she forgot the
difference between her class and
this mans. For that brief space he
was only an American man and she
only an American woman.
''DoR't look like that" she urged.
you were therew
Then she stopped, remembering
that her father had warned her
against talking to Smith of his ex-
periences in the service.
I'VE must all try to feel that we
have done our best" she added
lamely.
Eyes" he admitted. There's no
chance left US to do it now"
He was white to the very lips.
Seeing her look of inquiry, he drew
himself sharply together.
The streets will be much
crowded" he remarked in his usual
manner. The speech recalled De-
stree to hers surroundings. "Of
course they will. 1 want you to
drive me downtown right away,
please. 1 won't be a minute getting
ready"
Hurrying upstairs, she snatched
up her hat and coat and put them
on with scarcely a glance at her
self in the mirror.
jewelry box still lying on her dress
ing table. She had no thought for
such things now.
As she ran down the steps people
were already flocking along the
street toward Fifth avenue. Among
them she saw her friend, Helen
Goddard.
''Oh, my dear" she called, where
are you going?"
Just to see things" the other re-
piled agitatedly. Il couldn't stay
in the house. Oh, Desiree-it's
over"
Get into the car with mel" De-
stree ordered. Smith will drive
us downtown"
Even in her excitement Helen
Goddard paused long enough to
throw a smiling glance at the good
looking chauffeur.
How do you do, SMITH" she
said, as he assisted her into the
fear. ut is great news, isn't it,"
Not Greatly Thrilled.
at is, indeed, Miss" the man said,
touching his hat.
His face was so stern and set
that Helen remarked upon it soto
voce to her companion.
Il must say that your handsome
driver doesn't look particularly
thrilled, does he?" she commented.
No, not very" Desiree answered,
softly.
She did not care to discuss her
chauffeur with Helen Goddard
though she did not understand her
reluctance to do so.
Perhaps he's wishing that he
had gone over himself before il was
too late" Helen ventured. IT guess
there are lots of men who are wish
ing that they had the chance to 20
lots of them who kept out of it
by hook or by crook"
Helen was really pumping" De-
stree. She wanted to learn some
thing more about the record of this
man who was so unlike any other
chauffeur she had ever seen.
Desiree started to reply, then
thought better of it and lapsed into
silence.
They had reached Fifth avenue
when David stopped his car, came
around to the door and spoke re-
spectfuHy to his employers daugh-
ter.
Il am afraid, Miss" he said.
touching his hat, that we viii
have to go downtown by another
way. Fifth avenue is quite i'm
possible-in fact will be shut OF
probably"
Very we'll" she said, quickly. Il
don't care-only get downtown"
Where, please. Miss? 1 mean to
what part of town."
Helen replied for her friend, "Oh,
anywhere, Smith" she exclaimed.
her voice shrill with excitement.
anywhere that we can see the
crowds"
CTO BE COntinued1