The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1920-12-02

rniI had seen that Jeans program was
full. she enjoyed all the dances ex-
cept the six with him.
At last the beautiful ball was over
and Mrs. Stevens gathered her charges
into the carriage.
"There is one thing regret. Jean,
said May, when they were again in
Mrs. Stevens room; 81 wish you had
met Billy instead of Phil-although
Phil is in love!"
"Never mind, dears," said Mrs. Stew.
ems, 1--WE all had delightful time. Re
member, we take the early train"
Next morning the same old rickety
carriage was waiting to take them to
the station. May was late. as usual,
and Mrs. Stevens was hurrying them
along. Each carried a heavy suitcase.
The darky piled the bags on the seat
beside him. They climbed in. When
he closed the door the glass broke in
thousand pieces. He only grinned.-
Hurry exclaimed Mrs. Stevens.
eve must get our train"
There had been sleet the night be
lore anu StIcct was NSis ShPs~Ass
The crazy vehicle slid from side to
side, while its occupants were con-
vulsed with laughter. They enjoyed
the primitive way of living. Then
bang went something. and the girls,
with showers Of broken glass, were
precipitated on poor Mrs. Stevens.
When they could separate them.
selves they saw the horses running
down the street, with the darby pull
Ing on the reins. The three suitcases
were sliding after them. The tongue
Of the carriage had gone with the
horses. #
The shock Of the fall had damned
the lock tight and they were unable
to open the door. They could hear the
whistle of the train. They must take
Il. -&fs.-.. Z.
May called to man In uniform who
was hurrying down the street He
looked at them and laughed. Then
went to their assistance.
Jean recognized him as Billy West
erman Of the night before. Mrs. Stew
ems explained their predicament. The
young man could not unfasten the
lock so he kicked 1t In with his foot.
Each woman grabbed bag and ran
for the train, the young knight help
ing first one and then another. but
helping jean the most. He asked her:
didn't see you at the hop last
nightT
Gaspingly, she answered: Yes. I
saw you, too"
By this time they were a half-block
from the station and could see the
conductor with his hand on the bell
rope. ready to pull 1t.
Billy gave a shrill whistle. The man
hesitated and saw the frantic and ex-
hausted women running. their faces
contorted with merriment. Even Billy
was painting.
Thanks" they mumbled to the con-
ductor.
The women climbed on and stood
immovable on the platform while the
porter threw the bags on their feet.
Billy jumped after them.
Frantic shouts arrested their atten-
ton. They saw their driver running
after the train.
"Pay you tomorrow" shrieked Billy.
The darky's face broke into salts
fed grin.
81 must extricate you again" Billy
removed the luggage from six tired
feet and found seats for their. owners.
Permit me to introduce myself" he
smiled, and handed his card to Mrs.
Stevens. She read, "Midshipman VIII
liam westerman, Naval Academy. An
napolis, Maryland"
Mrs. Stevens presented him to May
and Jean.
"Oh," said May, 'then YOU know
Roy Bloomer. / have heard all about
you"
They laughed and chatted on the
way to Washington. Billy learned
that they were all going again for the
hop In February.
''May 1 claim my dances now?" he
asked. 81 won't trespass too much on
Roy's preserves" said he. as he took
three dances from May; the same
from Mrs. Stevens, and while the others
were looking at the scenery he claimed
eight from Jean.