The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-09-14
Love Affairs of a Lonely Woman
By MART Hu

Ing the sacking so she could see lit- l tie of the road, she remained still, backed against the side of the wagon. 1 Somewhere back along that road the chauffeur who had promised to take her ! to New York was Joking for her, if what ! he had said to her was true and he had been sincere in his promises. Also Billy Burns was out there in his own car. and Jane had every reason to believe that he was using every means in his power to | find her himself.
 I'll stay here" Jane said to herself And go where this wagon goes At least they won't find me for time, and after that I may be able to get something to eat and start again for New York" I That question of food had become serious one. During the last 2f hours the girl had had almost nothing to eat, save the lunch which she had been all i most too nervous to touch.
 1 At last, after what seemed age of | jolting, the wagon turne doff the road, 1 and raising her head little Jane saw | they were travelling a narrow, grass grown wagon track that was probably a private way up to the mans home. | Her surprise proved to be correct, for l5
 minutes later they suddenly passed out
 of the sunlight into the shadows of a barn. The driver climbed down from his
 seat, unhitched his horses and led them
 
 broken only by the lazy cawing of some chickens that searched for grubs in the hay about the barn door.
 Another Is minutes passed before Jane dared move from her hiding place. then with cautious glances at the unfamiliar surroundings she climbed down from the ] wagon and moved through the maze of ! farm implements toward door in the rear. l Pushing this open, she peered out into what was evidently a COW shed, but inst now it was deserted and with fec of disappointment the girl leaned de- | jectedly against the wall. She had hoyed to find some friendly old cow chewing her cud in one of the stalls, and from her with the help of one of row of bright pails she saw hanging on pegs against | the opposite wall, she could have found a dinner that would have stayed off the gnawing pain that was, making her weaker and weaker each instant. l Good evening"" voice said behind her, and wheeling in sudden alarm, the girl caught sight of tall, brown young
 man who. with hands in overall pockets,
 was standing few paces from her. ob- serving her with quizical glance. l "Oh," Jane gasped. T didn't sec you. T didn't think you did," the man an-
 swered, smiling little T hope didn't
 scare you, did IF
 1 No Sne retuTneu heoitdtinBiy. OHiy II didn't hear you Have you been in here llongF'
 "No, just came" he laughed. T hap pened to see you when passed the door. What were you looking for-"
 How much should she tell this person Jane searched his face for an instant and found in his gray eyes rugged honesty that was almost like the breath of life to the tired girl.
 l. T." Jane began, but sound of an automobile engine somewhere outside brought her up with gasp Of fright. Running to little window she gave one rapid look at the landscape and turned.
 That man is looking for mel" she ex- | claimed, holding out her hand appeal l ingly to the other. Don't let him catch me! Go out and stop him!'
 | For an instant the farmer studied her l face, until with a laugh he turned and Il strode rapidly from the barn.
 l(Copyright, 1919. Thompson Feature s Service.)
 cro be continued tomorrow.