Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-02-02

Itwenty-eiEht and used to it ALL !
The gentleman in question careful-
ly unfastened his glove.
Gerard seem to worry you," ne
Commented.
He does. I don't know just why,
well. don't let him. This Is where
you leave your mathine?"
Yes. I can't offer to take you
wherever you are going, because 1
couldn't get back alone. I'm awfully
Obliged to you for coming in with
Thanks for the ride" Gerard
stepped out and offered his hand with
q glance deliberately friendly. Good
by; good luck for tomorrow and next
Rose dragged of his gauntlet and
eagerly bent to give the clasp.
that?" he protested. "1'd like to see
you again. You haven't told me your
I'VE will see each other again.
That's a safe prediction, I assure
you.' He withdrew his hand, laugh
Ing 4 denial Of explanation as he re-
treated. Il will tell you my name
Already half a dozen people had
collected around the pink racing car.
Others were hooking from every di-
rection, the group forming with a
suddenness truly New Yorkese. In
different to all, Rose sprang out Of
his seat and ran/through the curious
men In pursuit of his late companion.
Wait" he urged, overtaking him.
Il want to ask-did you mean that?
About my driving well, some day? I
know I'll never get a chance to do it,
hIlf do vN1l. n1oor that T on,,lI 0J
II meant" confirmed Gerard, 'just
what I said. I usually do. Good by
h boy remained perfectly still in
the midst OF the crowd, standing in
mis- r~ose-colored costume and looking
after the straight, slender figure
swinging down the street. When
Gerard glanced back in turning the
corner, Rose was still watching him.
It was some forty-G"e hours later
that Gerard's prediction was ;er:ficd,
In the glare-streaked darkness CT the
Beach iacetrack amid the medley of
sounds from excited crowds, roartng
cars. and noisily busy training camps.
Under the swinging electric light. be-
fore the hospital tent, The two drivers
came face to face.
Nothing wrong, hope?"~ Gerard
greeted, keen eye sweeping the 9TH
err.
A sparkle of animation ii, Roses
e1haustion-drawn face to boyishness.
TN not hurt I wan. to toll YOU
That II I'd known who you were, YES
terday, I'd never have asked you to
ride with me-" he answered, warmly
impulsive.
You'd have let me TALK"
I'd have got into the mechani-
clans seat and lot you drive. Do YOU
suppose I'd have kept the wheel with
you in the car? But. what you said
about my driving made it 50 no one
could rattle me. Mr.. Gerard: I am
not going out of the race because Of
that. anyhow"
Going out of the race: Why,
you're running in third place!"
Rose shook his head, his mouth
set. holding out two blistered hands
and hnen-wound arms.
I've given out" he acknowledged
bitterly. "There'l be no finish for
my car. I can't hold my wheel with
out an hour to rest and get these into
shape. Kid amateur, all right
Where's your alternate driver:"
"He slipped OF a greasy BIT OF
grass, ten minutes ago, and sprained
his ankle. We're out Of it, with third
Gerard looked down the row, Of H.
Illuminated tents to ,where the pink car
stood, palpitating in an aura Of its
own light and brought his eyes back
to the other man.
MY machine vent out of the race,
two hours ago. with a broken crank
shaft. If you like, Ill be your alter
nate" he offered.
~1ncredulous, b%reathless, Rose star
ed at him.
"You-you mean-"
II will drive your car until you are
ready to take 1t again for the I'm
ish. I've nothing else to do, tonight"
1t was a time and a scene where
over-tense, nerves not infrequently
snapped. But If Gerard, was not sur
prised to see it, Rose certainly was
both amazed and Inundated to feel
his. own eyes suddenly singing IilNe
ia girls.
III ever INcan do anything for
you" he stammered fervently.
TIL give you the chance" prom
Used Gerard. tactfully gay. Nov
hurry up your men with the car while
ind my mechanician.'
h con1rade aid had been given ia
Rose, without the least relation ia
Roses sister. But nevertheless Ger
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