Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1921-11-16

arrive? He accosted a phlegmatic
official, who regarded him coldly. and
doubted the likelihood of its being
more than quarter of an hour early
At length it was Signaled. and Hugh
got back into his car. Feverishly he
scanned the faces of the passengers as
they came ont into the street, until
with sudden quick jump of his
heart. he saw her. cool and fresh
coming toward him with a faint
smile on her lips
What is this very important matter
you want to talk to me about?" she
demanded as he assisted her into his
car.
I'll tell you when we get out on
the Hogs Back" he said slipping in
his clutch. Its absolutely vital.
He stole a glance at her, but she
was looking straight in front of her,
and her face seemed expressionless.
"You must stand a long way off
when you do" she said demurely
AT least if it's the same thing as you
Hugh grinned sheepishly.
''The exchange went wrong" he re,
marked at length. astonishing how
rotten the telephones are in town these
days"
quite remarkable" she returned
Il thought you weren't feeling very
we'll or something. OF course, if il
WAS the exchange :"
'They sort of buzz and blow. don't
you know" he explained helpfully.
''That must be most fearfully jolly
for them" she agreed And there
was silence for the next two miles
Once or twice he looked at her Oui
of the corner of his eye, taking in
every detail of the sweet profile sc
near to him. Except for their first
meeting at the Carlton, it was the
only time he had ever had her com.
pletely to himself, and Hugh was de.
termined to make the most of it. He
felt as if he could go on driving for
ever, just he and she alone 1t was
then that the girl turned and looked
at him. The car swerved danger
ously.
Lets stop" she said. with the sus-
picion of a smile. Then you can tell
me-"
Hugh drew into the side of the
road. and switched off the engine
you're not fair" he remarked, and
if the girl saw his hand trembling
little as he opened the door, she gave
no sign. He came and stood beside
her, and his right arm lay along the
seat just behind her shoulders.
Tell me about this important
thing" she said a little nervously.
He smiled, and no woman yet born
could see Hugh Drummond smile with
out smiling too.
''You daring!" he whispered, under
his breath-"you adorable darling! !"
His arm closed around her, and, al.
most before she realized it, she felt
his lips on hers. For a moment she
sat mOtionless, while the wonder of
it surged over her, and the sky seemed
more gloriously blue, and the woods
a richer green. Then, with a little
gasp she pushed him away,
"You mustn't e. oh you
mustn't, Hugh" she whispered.
"And why not, little grip he said
exultantly. Don't you know I love
your" His face was still very close
to hers. "Well?"
"Wel, what?" she murmured.
ITS your turn" he whispered. II
love you, Phyllis-just love you"
"But it's only two or three days
since we met" she said feebly.
"And phwat the divil has that got
to do with it, at al?' he demanded.
"Would I be waiting longer to de-
eide such an obvious fact? Tell me-"
he went on, and she felt his arm round
her again forcing her to look at him
tell me, don't you care a
Iittle?"
whats the use?" She still strug-
gled, but, even to her, it wasn't very
convincing. We've got other things
to do. We can't think of. :"
And then this very determined
young man settled matters in his
usual straightforward fashion. She
felt herself lifted bodily out OF the
car as If she had been child: she