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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-04-19
CHAPTER VI
"Thou Shalt Not LIe."

Georgina Berners began the day
well though she came within an ace
of beginning 1t very badly indeed-she
was nearly late for prayers.
After the service the servants dis
persed to their duties, and Lady Ery
thea led the way to the morning room.
She kissed Georgina with the air of
one comforting a benefit, and bestowed
word of approval on Alexander. who
was looking at Georgina with some
concern in his large eyes.
You look little tired. cousin" he
said, did you rest well?"
"Oh, yves" said Georgina, "the-
the journey yesterday was a little
tiring."
perfect health" said Lady Erythea
"is not only desirable, 1t is duty. in
the young"
Breakfast proceeded in silence. till
Lady Erythea made her announce
ment.
1.-The carriage will be ready for us
all at ten," she said. Remember
that one does not keep horses waiting
We shall drive to Syderford."
"In that case" said Mr.. Lambe, II
must be excused now. 1 have many
things to do before ten."
Lady Erythea watched his exit with
some anxiety.
For man of Alexander's phys
ical development" she said, II feel
sure he does not eat enough. A
mouthful Of whiting and half a cup
Of tea! He would rather die than In
dulge in meat on a Friday" Lady
Erythea was making excellent prac-
tice with a grilled sole. '"That, Of
course, is quite right. But he carries
some things to extremes 1 am not
wholly sure that Alexander is sound
on the subject of marriage" continued
Lady Erythea. with her customary d.
rectness. II am, Of course, a High
Churchwoman. OF that faith, 1 know
very well. there are many who hold
that a priest should be celibate. / do
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astating crash. In front was right
Billy leaned swiftly forward.
"Valve-lifter-left he said quietly
In her ear. Aimee's left hand tight
ened on the lever-just in time. The
steady voice-when fool would have
yelled aloud-brought all her facul-
ties back; she throttled down as the
machine slowed, and swung round the
bend safely at bare eight miles an
hour-but without sounding the horn
There was an astonished shout and
a cry of warning ahead. A large car
riage, with two fat horses and fat
coachman, seemed to be right on top
Of Aimee's handlebars. She swerved
and braked violently. while the horses
we're reined back on their launches !;
the Sphinx toppled sideways, shooting
Billy clean through the screen OF
brambles that covered. the ditch.
Aimee performed sort of semi
somersault, and landed on her feet
with an intoxicated stagger. For one
awful moment she found herself fac
ing the amazed occupants of the car
riage.
She was conscious Of the face Of
Georgina. very white. staring at her
open-mouthed, with eyes as big as
saucers. Beside Georgina sat a tre-
mendous, elderly lady. gripping a
lorgnette. and speechless with anger
A large young man in black, his eyes
matching Georgina's for size, had
started up and was grasping the side
of the carriage.
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my judgment Is Never Mistaken
Of collapse, she preserved some sort
of outward cOmposure and retreated
to her bedroom as a hunted fox goes
to earth.
The collision with the motorcycle
on the Syderford road opened new
horizons of terror for GcOrgina. 1t
seemed to her like the climax of
nightmare. What in the world was
Aimee doing? Who was the mnn-it
was evidently man, though Seorgina
had seen little Of him except his
boots-that was with her. What was
happening to the wretcheJ girl2
"It's too awfull" said GeoEYina hys-
terically. land I'm responsible
think shall 60 madp
Later in the afternoon, In the nat
ural course Of things, she round her
self alone with Alexander In the gar
dens. She looked at him with tlInid
yet hopeful eyes. Here, nj ieast, was
righteousness, kindness. wisdom.
Georgina felt she could keep things to
herself no longer.
II am afraid that narrow escape
this morning has upset you Aimee"
he said sympathetically.
"Yes-I was rather upset. But
am better now. Don't let us tAlh of II
C-Cousin Alexander, there h some
thing 1 want to ask you," she said
suddenly. II should like yOur-you
guidance. Imagine thai someb0d.
who was dear to sos,e1ody on,
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not agree with them for one moment.
Let those differ from me who WILL
say that even clergyman Is essen
TALLY imperfect until he has wife,"
Georgina flushed slowly scarlet
Lady Erythea turned the ear-trumpet
to her inexorably, and waited
81 am quite sure Of one thing"
roared Georgina into the ear-trumpet,
with almost touch of rebellion.
that Al-Alexander will do what he be-
lieves is right-and nothing else.''
HE must be guided" said Lady
Erythea firmly. ION no other point
should presume TO direct a Clerk In
Orders. But, in this matter. men,
even such men as Alexander-are as
children. The judgment Of an expert
enced woman is alone of value here.
Alexander is my heir. Jervaulx will
and name; duty must guide US all.
At times Alexander seems to me al
most-almost too devOut. sometimes
wish"-with slight sigh-"that Alex
ander were q little more-human. A
touch Of Adam-a mere sOupcOn, as 1t
were Of naughtiness-is not wholly un-
attractive in a young man."
Georgina stared at her In amaze
ment. wondering If she had heard
Alright. And GeOrgina was guiltily
conscious that a similar thought had
crept, unbidden. into her own mind.
Lady Erythea's eyes. meeting her
gaze, became stony.
II was referring. Of course" she
said, with some sternness, Ito the duty
good women owe themselves in re-
forming young men Of that type. In
girl, fiightiness is abhorrent to me-
absolutely abhorrent. Hussies are my
especial aversion" She smiled, and
laid hand on Georgina's shoulder.
II don't know why / speak Of them
Nor can i understand, my dear, how
such mistaken impression Of you
could have reached us. before we
knew you.
For" she added, rising. 'I have
formed my opinion of you, Aimee. and
my judgment is never mistaken. The
woman does not live who could de-
ceive me. Aimee, my dear. you are
free to follow any occupation you
chOose-until ten O'clock"
Georgina made her way upstairs
and sank into the most luxurious arm
chair in her bedroom.
| How perfectly lovely 1t would be
here" she sighed, III only things were
proper and regular. But they aren'tw
| Georgina. gazing before her, fell
into day-dream. Presently, the
sound of the carriage passing beneath
her window reused her with q start,
and hastily donning a wrap she ran
downstairs.
"Sit next me, Aimee" said Lady
Erythea, settling herself comfortably
In the carriage. Alexander. you will
take the other seat. i dislike having
anyone Immediately opposite me-"
For two hours, at least, all troubles
were to be left behind. As the car
riage bOwled through the sunllt park
GeOrgina, lying back against the cush-
ions. under the benign gaze of Alex
ander, felt inexpressibly sOOthed.
When the carriage returned to Jer-
vaulx, Georgina fell rather than de-
scended from 1t. Almost In state
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Lady Erythea. why is your light or
at this hour? What are you moving
about for? Is anything wrong?"
Mono = aunt !" said Georgina.
choking. "n-n-nothing much"
"Extinguish your light instantly.
and go to sleepl"
With shaking fingers Georginn
turned off the switch, and undressed
pathetically in the dark. She crept
into bed and thought of Alexander
the one touch of untroubled calm OF
the waters of Jervaulx.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-04-19
CHAPTER v
On the Job.

The sunshine streamed into the
room, bringing with 1t the God-given
fragrance of an April morning; the
scent of rain-sprinkled earth, wall
flowers and i,reenins thorn-hedge.
Aimee stood and drank it In thank
fully, till che realized with shock
that it was past ten.
The only bath available at Ivy cot
tage was tub of spring water.
Aimee made the most of this, and,
dressing hurriedly, came downstairs
glowing like a picotee. Billy was in
the parlor.
"Morningr he cried.
Have you been down longY ex-
claimed Aimee.
Bout three hours" he chuckled.
1--WE covered sixty miles since then.
Just a little breather."
"Why-you haven't waited break.
fast for me, have your she cried.
"Oh, that's all right. Rang a baker
up an got a roll an milk at Syder-
ford. Nothing done yet-couldn't
breakfast without my partner"
mTS. ouhAAh6p WAAh OoASs oAAhPA~S
arms and her face wreathed in smiles,
brought in the breakfast. There were
brown ducks eggs. cream. water
crosses and a brace of brook trout.
Billy glanced at his companion
from time to time, with a quiet watch
fulness.
"sleep all right. old chap~ he
asked presently.
Rather. Didn't wake up till just
now," said Aimee. taking a large
spoonful Of comb honey. did your
Billy paused.
"Middling," he said slowly. "Say,
partner, what'd you like to do nOwi
Rest bit?'
"Rest !" said Aimee scornfully. 81
want to live, not rest !"
Ready to get busy on the Sphinx.
an cleave the etherY
"Yes, right away"
Good! I'll get her fixed"
Twenty minutes later they met by
the shed where the Sphinx was stored.
AS Billy wheeled the machine out. he
looked keenly into Aimee's eyes.
Partner" he asked, you haven't
anything on your mind. have your
Aimee laughed aloud. Her eyes
sparkled.
do look as If 1 had?'
"No, by the Great Horn Spoon. you
don't!" said Billy, cycling her with a
flash of admiration. You look as If
you'd face the world and laugh at
everything it handed yOu-from a
bunch of roses to sudden death.
You're IT! Come on"
They went out through the little
gate. Billy did not offer to mount the
Sphinx till they were clear of the lane.
When he stopped, Aimee observed for
the first time that the Sphinx had a
brand-new spring pillion-seat clamped
to the carrier.
whats this for?" exclaimed Aimee.
"Why, for you, old chap. Easier
riding"
81 didn't need it, Billy. The carrier
was good enough"
Nope" said Billy with determine
tion, mot nearly good enough. Car
rierl You amt baggage, are your"
Don't know. It's what a lot Of
people have called me-"
"Who?" said Billy Indignantly.
"Oh. frumps."
There's lot of indiscriminating
people about" said her partner alb
ruptly.
The Sphinx started, and Billy
threaded lanes at an easy pace. The
soft wind of the morning caressed
them AS they rode. Not that 1t had
any pacifying effect on Aimee's spirit.
The sense of adventure mounted to
her head like wine.
Here we are!'' said Billy, turning
nto long. deserted stretch of high
uad running delightfully."- level and
'traight. He let the Sphinx out. For
Eighty seconds the hedges flashed by
ike long green streamers. At the end
# II mile and half Billy stopped and
isinounted.
~. - he said. we're not going TO
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talk about how to sell the Sphinx vet
awhile; the first thing is to put you
wise to her. You've got to know her
inside out and backwards-and she's
the sweetest thing that ever burned
gas. Now, look here,"
Aimee kneeled eagerly on the grass.
ana Billy fiuently explained, disman.
Ting the parts as he talked
For twenty minutes she followed
him, testing for herself.
why" said Billy with delight.
stopping and looking at her, ats like
teaching duck to swiml You catch
on quicker than can show you-you
were born to itl'
I'm an infant to you," said Aimee
admiringly. What head you've got.
It's everything a motor engine ought
to be but never is. Let's take down
the CYLINDER
They busted themselves dismantling
and re-assembling the engine.
I'll show you how to drive her
now,' said Billy. Stationary, till you
get the hang of her"
Aimee mounted the saddle, while
the machine remained on its stand,
and Billy showed her how to control
the engine running free with the
clutch out. She took longer to grasp
this. The controls. though simple,
were Of an unusual type. In ten min.
utes, however, she mastered them
pretty efficiently
"Finei" said Billy enthusiastically.
Partner, the Sphinx is your big sis.
teri Now we'll run her on the road
I'll ride the pillion an coach Won.
But for the lands sake 60 easy with
the throttle. She'll rush you clean
Off the British isles If you give her
any gas
Aimee started dead slow. The ease
and resiliency of the drive, once the
Sphinx was running, astonished her
Gradually Aimee increased speed to
fifteen and twenty miles. She was in
toxicated by the sense of power. an
swering to the least touch of hel
fingers.
GLORIOUS ~ she gasped.
You're doing fine," said Billy
watching keenly. He made her prac
tice stopping and starting, including
emergency halts. Say. isn't she the
last word IN lady's mountsr'
"Ratherw said Aimee, in spite Of 9
sense Of difficulty with her dress and
the Sphinx's tank. low though it was
"Except-I feel as If / were all stock
ings."
"Shucks! what of it?" he answered
lmpatiently. There's nobody here te
see. Try her on the high gear now.'
Aimee changed gear deftly enough
and for awhile drove steadily. But
the intoxication of speed confused
her senses. She made the one mis-
take she had been warned against
The Sphinx dashed forward like &
whippet, and, in trying to rectify the
error she made 1t worse.
Throttle down - said Billy sharply
Intending to obey, Aimee blunderet
again, and closed down the extra all
inlet. The Sphinx roared in protest
and shot ahead like bullet from g
gun. The pace was awful. How ths
machine kept on the road was a mir
ac1e. Every moment promised a dev
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-04-19
CHAPTER ~
In Deep.

Georgina Berners paced the floor OF
her bedroom at Jervaulx abbey, and
wondered why the universe had not
crashed in ruins about her head.
'It's like a dream" she said dazed-
ly, ~ can't believe in it at all"
To Georgina 1t came as an incred-
ible climax that she had, after five
hours at Jervaulx, been dismissed to
bed with an august but approving kiss
from Lady Erythea, and protective,
cousinly hand-shake from the sedate
Alexander Lambe. She had not been
denounced as an impostOr, flung out
with ignominy, or handed over to the
police. All these things had seemed
to Georgina not only possible but
likely.
what on earth will happen rThen
they find out p she said, shiveriyg.
She commenced to disrObe. but had
not proceeded very far when a hustle
and a click were heard. Georgina
turned with gasp of fright. Some
one was trying to force way in at
her window. She caught sight Of
flushed face.
With a shrek of terror Georglna re-
treated to the bed, and prepared to
dive under 1t.
Don't make such a row, you foo" !"
hissed a voice.
The easements swung inwards, and
Aimee. rather breathless, dropped onto
the floor.
Handy things. these verandas."
painted Aimee, "How are you, Geor-
gina, old thingr'
Georgina stared at her in paralyzed
amazement.
Aimee sat down beside Georgina on
the bed. and put an arm around her
waist.
well. what's happened herer' she
said cheerfully.
"Oh. am so glad to see you'll" ex-
claimed Georgina with infinite thank.
fulness. "Now we can clear every
thing up. It's been awfulw
"Why? Have you given ME awayT
said Aimee quickly.
II haven't! You know I wouldn't y
cried Georgina hotly. Though you
ought to be whipped. I never said
word about you. and that's why I'm
in this awful messw
Dear old Georginai You're
brick!' said Aimee. hugging her. 81
was only pulling your leg-I knew you
wouldn't sneak. But why Is 1t awful?
Have they found outr
when got here" said Georgina
feebly, II thought could explain
somehow. But Lady Erythea met me
on the steps and took me for you, and
everything went right out of my
head"
Good! I see. You hesitated and
were saved"
"savedr, calculated Georgina an
grily.
well. I was saved. That's more
Important. You haven't done any
thing wrong my snow-white lamb.
What then?"
And then Mr.. Lambe came out, and
she introduced him as my cousin Al
exander And-and I've been fright
ened to death all the afternoon, for
haven't had a chance to put things
right"
Aimee sat back and looked at her
In awestruck admiration.
You mean to say they've no sus-
picion at all?" she exclaimed. Dear
old George. how deep you must have
heen. never thought you had 1t in
your
Il didn't wasn't r. said Georgina
IN almost fearful Indignation. 1--WE
hardly said a word all day, except
yes and no. And not even that
If could help It,"
Aimee gurgled.
And jolly safe line. tool I can
see we've always underrated you.
"eorgie. And you mean to say they
never even got an lnkling. all through.
mat there was anything unusualf Z
Ihat does rather beat me-"
There were one or two little
'hihgs that puzzled them for mo-
ment. i think uola CaAruiuo raHaC-
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In fraction of a second the trull
telegraphed itself to Aimee's fiustere,
brain. Aunt Erythea.
Aimee leaped the ditch like cha
mois. right over the top of Billy;
plunged through the tall hedge as a
circus rider goes through hoop, and
vanished
rs anybody hurt. there!" gasped
Mr.. Alexander Lambe. is
"Nope. Not here.' said Billy's
voice feebly from the ditch. pat.
of booted legs waved among til,
brambles.
Il never saw anything SO disgrace
full in my life!" cried Mr.. Lambe
"Your number! l want your mum
ber. II
Lady Erythea, whose face wa,
crimson, leaned forward and smot,
the coachman twice violently in the
back with the handle Of her parasoI
"Drive on-fOolw she said explo
sively.
The coachman started and whipped
up the fat horses. Mr.. Lambe stag
gered as the carriage went forward
Aunt" he said. ''that-that woman.
who was driving, ought to be appre-
hendedl II had my way"
IF 1 had my way" retorted Lady
Erythea, ''she'd be whipped She and
all her tribe. But the idiot Gervase,
Of course, was on the wrong side !;
we've no case. hope their wretched
machine is wrecked. Sit down, Alex
ander. do you hear"
Mr.. Lambe Obeyed, protesting faint
ly. Georgina, with one hand pressed
to her bosom, felt as though she were
on the point Of heart-failure.
"Hussies," said Lady Erythea. quiv-
ering, land louts! Country's overrun
with them. Decency is dead!'
The carriage jingled round the cor
ner and disappeared.
Billy Spencer collected himself from
among the brambles and regained the
road, with the air of sailor cast
away on an inhospitable coast. Aimee
thrust an inquiring face through the
hedge, and emerged.
"Billyl" she cried. Are you dam
agedT
mot bit. Only scratched"
"And the SphinxT
Brake lever bent, that's all. Nou.-
ing serious"
Aimee suddenly sat down on the
edge Of the ditch and began to laugh.
She laughed till the very road threw
back the echo; scandalous laughter.
That's goodl" said Billy, grinning.
That's the stuff! 1 was afraid II
might have shaken you. Go on
Taught"
you'll never let me drive her
again!" gasped Aimee. mopping her
streaming eyes.
won't l.! Why, you've learned the
game-youll never do that stunt
twice. Only thing I feared, 1t might
have shaken your nerve. But you've
no nerve to shakei You're the goods.
That fool coachman was on the wrong
side, anyway. Let's get on the
Sphinx. You'll ride her like a bird
after this. All the same" he added.
that tank-bar Is a bit awkward for
your dress"
II don't care-I can manage"
"No-it's got to be fixed" His face
cleared. Its dead easyl I'll get you
pair of breeches in Syderford."
Aimee, dumfounded. turned and
stared at him.
what do you think you are" she
exclaimed. ''The Universal Pro
viderT"
Billy's chin stuck out sternly.
I'm your partner! Get me?"
Aimee looked at him thoughtfully,
and smiled. {.
"All right, Billy" she said softly.
There was pause. Lets go back to
Ivy cottage. You can drive"
Billy mounted the saddle jOyously.
stufiing his cap into his pocket. Aimee
took her seat behind. The Sphinx
meandered homeward at an easy fifty
miles an hour.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-04-19
SYNOPSIS

cspw;ss 1888 b s;d.1 Gs,i-s
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-25
SKIN BLEACH
Dear Miss Brooks:

Dear Miss Brooks:
I sure would like to enter your cor
nsr VIII yoD please answer a few
questions for NE? ID What is the
meaning of the names Ethel. Helen.
Jean and Blanche? I'd Will you please
tell me where Alice Brady lives?
BLUE EYES. Spanish Fork. Ut.
Welcome. Blue Eyes Ethel means
noble" Helen, light" Jean Is Wrench
for Jane which in turn Is feminine for
John which means "ths gracious gift
of Cod" and Blanche means white
Alice Brady may be addressed Go Par
amount Pictures Corporation. ass Fifth
Ave-. New York City. l do not know
where her homo II.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-25
Dear Helen:

Dear Helen:
I hope that I am welcome In your
interesting corner. l needed some adj
vice 30 1 thought this would be a good
place to get 1t. VIII you answer these
few questions for us? ID What is the
best way to win q boys love? ~ Is
1t proper for a girl to invite young
boy to 20 horse back riding? (S)
What are some Of the latest dance
tunes and songsf (4) IL it proper for
. girl to let q boy love her while they
are in company? Sincerely yours.
TODDLE and TOD. Idaho.
You are welcome. girls, and 1 agree
with you. that you need advice. blu.
the advice you really need would,
fear, not meet with ysur approval (1)
And I really do not know Of ono httls
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-25

artful or winning way by which you
could charm a boy into loving you
other than the charm of your own in
dividual personality. Just how win
ming this may be depends upon your
self alone. ca 1t Is not proper" for a
girl to invite a boy to go any place
with her Let the boy do the inviting.
go few late songs and dances arc
blossom Time" Dream Boat" and
Crying for You" (4) Girls. you really
make me heart sick Do you admire
the girl who does let the boys love"
her in company? Can you picture what
an elevating and inspiring sight II
would not be to and yourself in or be
one of = company whore they were All
loving and pstting! Oh! Ia, In. no. hum.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-25
Curious Taxes.

Early English statesmen imposed
tsr on boards. When 1t was levied IL
was a real hardship, and. In fact, was
meant to be such. 1t was imposed by
tbe Normans, and was directed
against the Saxons, most Of whom
were. to use topical expression
"beavers." In the reign Of William
III births, marriages and burials were
taxed. At that time, too, there was
. tax ON bachelors, and on widowers
too. Horses were once taxed, and. D.
way of protest, one farmer rode
market on his COW.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-25

Dear Miss Brooks:
We fave been very pleased in read
ing your corner and wish you would
answer few questions. ~ Is It
proper for q boy to take = 6irl home
when she has been to a girl friends
and he meets her half way homer CD
Is 1t proper for girls thirteen and four
a boy to write to = girl he has never
Scent
BROWN EYES AND Blue EYES.
Utah
~ Yes. girls, see no reason why
your young boy friend should not walk
the rest of the way home with you
ca 1 do not think it wise to do so.
The rosy. fresh skin of youth at thir-
teen and fourteen is much prettier and
more attractive than is bepowdered
skin at that age (3) II you have q
friend who is mutual acquaintance
and you know of them in this way. a
correspondence with them would be
quite all right should you wish 20 ex-
change letters do not have the song
you wish at this time. but hope 1 may
have it for you later
My Dear Miss Brooks:
I am writing again real soon Thanks
for your kind letter, 1t will surely help
HE nope. MY lTlcnQ slSlcI iids
moved so I will not see her I really
think you are splendid Judge of prob
lens. You are quite welcome to the
two songs which were requested that !
am enclosing. Thanking you for your
trouble. May 1 come again7
LONESOME 81, Ida
Thanks very, very much again for
the other songs you sent, Lonesome.
You are most generous, and welcome
to come as often as 1 can be OF service
or help to you, and 1 am happy to know
I have helped you wee bit already
Dear Miss Brooks:
1 sure would like to enter your cor
ner- Would you please answer a few
questions for me? (I What Is the
meaning of Myrtle, Fern and Thea2 CD
What are the addresses of Edith John
son and Norma Talmadge?
DIMPLES, Spanish Fork, Ut
Sorry. Dimples. but not one of your
names seem to have any special mean
ing. Edith Johnson may be addressed
in care Of Vitagraph Studios, 170S Tall
madgs ST.. Hollywood, Calf, and
Norma Talmadge at the United Studios,
Hollywood, Calf