The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-05-19
RECKLESS EVENING
BY MILDRED WHITE

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copyrisht. 1891. Western Hsrspapsr Union
The little woman san Lightly up the
steps and passed on through the long
hall A. she opened the living room
door giri bending over book glanced
up Qussttoningiy.
why, Aunt Priscilla I" she ex'
claimed. where have you beeni Il
10 aftse tan O'Clock"
The little woman laughed softly al
she paused difhdsnt In the doorway.
II seemed, a. her dark eyes twinkied
Into the reproving face Of her young
niece, that the two had changed placea
She tossed her dsmure gray hat b
the couch and. sank inn, n. .chatr
Really, fohardiy know how to &c
count for my lateness or my rashness
Lola" she said Tho past two hours
have been like foolish, adventurous
sort q dream. and thought that
had outgrown adventurous fanciss
LOIS
You win never outgrow adventure,
Aunt Prtssy," said Lois Now, tell
me what happened"
Il took old Mrs. D4is home IN The
carr Priscilla began, -and was hurry
Ing back along the avenue when
came upon q wedding party. The
bridal couple were, evidently, about &c
make their escape In a white taxi
while the other cars were maneuver'
Ing TO follow. And I. wedged sud.
denly into the narrow line, found my
self. By degrees, exactly before the
house entrance And while leaned
back tail man came swiftly down
the carpeted steps and deliberately to
the door Of my coupe.
Now he said pleasantly, you can
start AS I turned to stare at him,
the limousine and all the cars before
II were on In a mad rush. The bridal
couple had slipped into their taxi, and
the attendants madly agreed to follow
where no one knew.
-1'he man at my side was fine
looking man. his face aglow with In
terest and enthusiasm.
Shall I take the wheelf be asked
eagerly I want to be there with the
others when they stop at the sta
ton.
sand. Lois. I DOM know what IN.
fiuence seized me then; It maS hast
been the sheer masterfulness OF the
mans tones. or II may have been an
Infection of daring from the occupants
Of the cars all about us; but bent to
my wheel and I chased that wedding
party.
at don't remember seeing you at Crt
reception. my companion said pres
emily. But take II for granted that
you are Mo,lie- eco right out. now
Ned said TO me, as they made theiI
escape, ',and you win find Mollie walt
ing for you In the car at the door.
Ned used often to speak Of his sis
ter Mollle when we were college boys
together. Now, possibly, you are mar.
ried; II SO I am unacquainted With
your new name
Lots" Priscilla leaned forward
do you know what answer I made
to do all thatf I did not say, You
are mistaken In your person. You
have been mistaken aii uiony, aif
Take-It-for-G Granted No; all said
WINS, I nm not married. Then, al
at once my companion snapped open
his watch and looked into my face.
81 am sorry he said; I hare for
gotten something important mus
ask you to let me out here
II came sharply to myself md to
a realization Of my own recklessness
and as l reached to unfasten the door
I was thankful that had not correct
ed the mans wrong impression. =
will see you again, he said"
Priscilla's gaze vas ON the Gre, alb
stracted-long- The girl awakened her
"And then. oh, unruly aunt" she
Knocked, what happenedT
II came home" Priscilla ended alb
ruptly. She lifted her arm.
.why, Lots," she exclaimed. my
hweled bracelet; do you see II aboui
anywhere1 had u on this evening
when drove Mrs Dale hose. I re
cali her admiration OF the dlamonG
clasp. Lois-I have lost i'll"
The girl arose from search. -Ths
bracelet may be In the car, Aunt
Prissy,- she said crtspiy. But my
opinion Is that your fine confident
stranger has It In his possession.
Priscilla was On bar feet. Lois,
she cried, III I, never find that brace
let, II I never see that man again,
know that he IL innocent"
Even jeered Lois II your Jewel
were to be found In hts pocket"
The door bell interrupted. Lois flew
10 answer M summons A tall mar
stood 10 the doorway. his voice pleas
ing. vibrant. reached Priscilla. he
held the bracelet out to her.
Most amazingi- he exclaimed. q
found this trinket In my overcoai
pocket when felt for my gloves. II
must have dropped In from your arm
l am happy To return Il 70 you. When
called up Ned's home found that
had mistaken another person for his
sister, and Il Is fortunate chance
perhaps, that revealed you to me as
I passed your lighted window. T. said