New Britain herald., 1924-02-15
Madge Thought Everything Would
 Be All Right

Tt strikes me-" sardonically ob- served my mother-in-law, that you are all estimating the intelligence of this detective fellow at might low rate. Suppose he shouldn't walk the chalk line you've laid out for him. '
 Lillian and I had looked at each other furtively. None knew better than we how we feared the very possibility she voiced; but, for the peace of mind of Harriet Braith- waIte, we had kept our apprehen- sions strictly to ourselves. For the same reason, We signaled each other 10 combat Mother Graham's sage yiewpoint-but placatingly.
 He may not at that" Lillian re- joined promptly but even if he strays any number of zigzigs from our line, I believe we have him blocked on following Madge. Jim can see to it that no machine goes down that wood road out of the farm tonight. and it isn't likely that a stranger to the neighhorhood would be familiar with the roads near here. Madge knows a half dozen different ways to wist around to the main road, and she can be depended on to use her knowledge
 Let Us hope you're right" my mother-in-law commented pessimisti- cally, and then with sudden brisk ness, sine added, But if you're go- ing, why don't you start?"
 We're just waiting for the taxi" l assured her.
 And here it is." Lillian struck in. her quick ears detecting the chug of the motor which a few seconds later we all heard.
 Getting the Children Ready
 The next few minutes were bus tie of preparation and departure. Jim, under our instructions. had the taxi brought around to the kitchen door, where no one from the road possibly could see how many persons entered it. Lillian climbed into it and Marion, with couple of travel ing bags, one of which l had packed for the needs of the children across the road whom Lillian expected to pick up a few rods from the gate. As soon as the noise of the machine had died away l summoned Harriet telling her to get the children into wraps and to prepare for the long night drive. Under my direction Jim, working with a minimum of noise, stocked the car with blankets and pillows and, wrapping the backs with the waterproof covers. put them in the luggage carrier at the side, Then, all ready for the journey. waited. watch in hand. until ( long drawn locomotive whistle told me that the train for which Lillian was bound was leaving Bridgchampton.
 Hurry, now" l said tensely "1 want 10 get through this road as quickly as I ean."
 Tho children. huddled together in group, looked as if they did not know whether to be frightened or elaicd at the mysterious journey.
 Are we going to leave Granzie?" Rodcrick demanded.
 The Final Farruclls
 His grandmother coughcd valiant 1 ly in m attempt to hide q sob. IT knew tho possibility which she was foreseoinG perhaps she never 1 would go these loved grandchildren l again. At hr ago anything in the future is uncertain, and she is not . one to blink facts or try to evade !, them.
 "Only for q little while. darling" she said. stooping to kiss them. "3e 1 sure to bring Granzie something nice 1. from the big shops"
 Roderick looked thoughtful
 Would you like a fire engine" | he asked with such grave considcra- 1 fion that in the effort not to hurt i his baby feelings by laughter we | older people lost some of the tension | which was ours.
 "Yes, l would like one very l much" his grandmother returned !