The Washington times., 1922-06-04

So that, on the whole, through
this last month Terry had enjoyed
herself more than ever she had in
her life, and had known more of
companionship as we'll as freedom.
Tonight, except for her piercing,
boyish whistling she was silent.
She was absorbed In recollections
OF the days doings, more especially
OF Mr.. Smithers's stable. She broke
off In the middle OF the Wedding
March" to inquire Of Haines II he
had seen them.
The horses are gems" she de.
clared. Especially the red mare
which is Miss Lee's--I mean Mrs.
Smitherss. Lord! What very un-
attractive name Smithers is. to be
sure! Mines a black-the one L I
to learn to ride on, mean. won
der who'll teach me. I'm going back
to Brookbridge In a fortnight t.
stay for a while, you know"
"Yes, miss. Keep a little NOR
to the left, Miss Terry; there's not
much room just here between the
tram lines and the kerb. Steady"
Terry had steered obediently but
recklessly to the left. with the re-
suit that her mudguard came rasp-
ingly in contact with a lamppost,
and Haines stiffened alertly in hiI
seat. But with a superb disregard
of possible damage the girl pro-
ceeded to guide the car on to a
more even course and went on.
II only saw the head groom. and
he doesn't look as though he'd be
a very inspiring teacher! He
looks like Lester in the Arcadians!"
Haines grinned.
Yes. miss. But | expect ! shall
teach you, miss. Mr.. Smithers said
something about 1t only this after
noon. I've a pretty fair knowledge
OF horses, and think you'll like
the little black. She'll carry you
nicely"
"You?" Terry widened her eyes
and peered up at him as we'll as
she might in the gathering dark
ness. Gracious! What very YER
satile person you are, Haines!"
She studied him with a new in
terest, approvingly. In his neat
chocolate livery. sitting very
straight and upright, he looked wiry
and capable. and rather rcnarkabi,
pleasant. He spoke again as she
turned the car into one Of the
wide roads crossing Ham Common.
III you're meaning to drive
through the park. Miss Terry. you'll
have to let her out a bit. It's longer
that way. and I've got to get back
to Brookbridge tonight"
Tonight" Terry's voice was a
little blank. Why. Haines, II
you're going back to Brookbridge
how about my lessons"
Haines was looking straight be-
fore him. He spoke with we'll
trained expressionlessness.
You'll not be needing lessons
any longer, Miss Terry. It's only
practice you're needing now. And
Butler is in charge of the town
garage. You'll find him very eff
Cient, miss"
But" She stopped abruptly,
conscious OF and amazed at a dis.
appointment out Of all proportion to
its cause. Almost involuntarily she
increased the speed, racing through
the silen park and thrilling as the
car 1eaped forward. Mentally she
decided unkindly to give the esti-
mable Butler, who was Scotch and
dour and cautious. a few sharp
Jolts.
They passed out Of the park and
reached the ridge of Richmond Hill.
Without slowing up she let the
Rolls.Royce sweep giddily down it,
and drew up with a jar and jerk
half way along the narrow main
street. A newly decorated hotel In
a short side street flung inviting
lights through the gloom. Terry be-
gan to loosen her coat collar and
free herself Of the thick rugs about
her knees.
"I'm hungry" she announced. 81
think I shall have some dinner
here, and go on to town later,
Haines" She wriggled free of the
rugs and made a movement to
rise. then stared with raised brows
at the chauffeur as did not stir.
"You can bring the car back here
in forty minutes" she added as she
stood up.
Haines's face was utterly blank
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