The Washington herald., 1921-03-09

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Nancy, went back to 'Toiter
Long" IA the ear with Desmond and
Curtis Stanley.
Edith had elected to 60 with the
doctor In the limousine. She con-
quered her AVERSION to suffering to
the extenf of being able to sup.
port the cushions which surrounded
the unconscious Fleurette. though
she Kept her eyes averted from the
girls face. IDS
The little man with tho pinkly
buibous. nose rode in front with the
chauffeur.
Nancy looked back pityingiy at
the other car as Desmond sent the
small roadster speeding ahead
She was wondering what would
take-place there between Edith and
DR.. Langwell across the body of the
unconscious girl.
Had Edith deliberately chosen to
make the return trip with the doctor
and his patient that she might miss
no detail OF the girls awakening.
no look. no word. or gesture?
Bad luck, 70 look back. Nancy"
declared Stanley jovially. Let 'sr
out. Desmond. She's got a lot Of
speed I want to go like the devil
to get the bad taste of this affair
out Of my mouth"
Il think the doctor has his hands
full enough without giving him any
more speed-victims." laughed Des-
mond.
He had insisted on taking the
wheel. for the return trip once he
had glimpsed Stanley's flushed face
and blazing eyes.
Great man. the doctor" approved
stapley. nodding his head solemnly.
htsl utterance slightly thickened.
for him.
You're for anyone who has a
good private stock" said Nancy
crushtnEly. Aren't you ashamed
to drink the brandy that was meant
for poor, unconscious girl?"
Stanley winked ludicrously.
Shame to waste good stun like
that on anybody that's uncon-
scious"s he defended himself. "Tf
rd known he had a cellar. I'd have
been out last night"
Thank Heaven you were in ig-
norancer murmured Nancy, Il had
one peaceful evening"
STANLEY ,leered at her happily.
desmond making love to you
or was IL Langwell?"
Nancy flashed crimson.
Sne dared not look at the younr
omcers but out OF the corner of he
eye, she could see his hand tighter
on the steering wheel.i
when Stanley started to speal
again. Desmond said quietly:
think you'd better drop the sub.
ject. Stanley"
The latter stretched comfortabl,
back In the car.
That's sol? he inquired cheerful.
iy, Don't be 50 damn touchy! Ev.
erybody makes love to Nancy. I'll
bet the doc here il the latest. Nancy
doesn't, mind"
Before Nancy could frame 9
crtshins retort, Desmond said
quietly:
7 think II would be well for YOU
TO know. Stanley, that have asked
Mrs. Burrard to be my wife. She
has not'yet given me an answer, but
i still claim the right to resent your
remarks"
Stanley came out of his alcoholic
haze to stare open-mouthed from
Desmond to Nancy and back to the
former again
Then he went on into loud laugh.
ter. peal after peal bending almost
double In the little roadster and
sides while Nancy and the youns
officer stared at him blankly.
Finally, his mirth subsided sum.
eientlys for him to fish a handker.
chief 6ft of his pocket and wipt
his moist eyes.
Over its folds. he bent on Desmond
a watery gaze.
Youyou asked Nancy to MARI,
you-ta marry your
Desnpnd inclined his head. hi.
lips grizzly set.
Mirth threatened to render Stan.
ley inafticplate again, but he con.
quered himself sufficiently to gasp
"Gosh. that's the best one rv,
heard yet. Oh boy. IL you onl,
knewgg
An 10y hand seemed to grip Nan.
cy. She knew that Desmond wa,
looking, at her steadily.