Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-24

assuring listening WOrlo,
as he turned the two-seater
in at the entrance of the
stable yard of Rudge Hall
some 80 minutes later, that's my baby.
No, sir, don't mean maybe. Yes, sir,
that's my baby now. And, by the way,
BY the way ="
"Blast you!s said his Cousin John,
appearing from nowhere. Get out OF
''Iiullo, john" said Hugo. so there
you are, John say, John, I've just
beer, paving a. call on the head of the
family, over at Healthward Ho. WIZ
they don't run excursion trains OF
siglltseers there is more than I can
understand. It's worth seeing, believe
me. Large, fat men doing bending and
stretching exercises. Tons of humanity.
leaping about with skipping ropes. Never
o dull moment from start to finish, and
all clean. wholesome fun, mark you,
without q faint of vulgarity or sugges-
tiveness. Pack some sandwiches and
bring the Riddles. And let me tell you
the best thing of all, John ."
II can't stop to listen. You've made
me late already"
Late for what?"
'I'm going to London"
'You are?" said Hugo, with smile
at the happy coincidence. so am L
You can give me a lift"
IT won't"
"I am certainly not going to run
behind"
You're not going to London"
"You bet I'm going to London"
"Well, go by train, then"
"And break into hard-won cash, every
penny of which will be needed for the
big time in the metropolis? A pretty
story!"
well, anyway, you aren't coming
with me-"
why not?"
81 don't want you"
John" said Hugo, there is more
In this than meets the eye. You can't
deceive me. You are going to London
for a purpose What purpose?"
"If you really want to know, I'm
going to see Pat"
what on earth for? She'll be here
tomorrow. I looked in at Charles
Bywater's this morning for some
cigarettes-and, gosh, how lucky 1t was
/ did, BY the way, he's putting them
down to you-and he told me she's
arriving by the 3 O'Clock train"
ct know Well, happen to want to
see her very particularly tonight"
Hugo eyed his cousin narrowly. He
was marshaling the facts and drawing
conclusions.
John" he said, "this can mean but
one thing. You are driving a hundred
miles in a Shaky car-that left front
tire wants a spot of air. should look
to 1t before you start if were you-to
see q girl whom you could see tomorrow
In any case, by the simple process OF
meeting the o'clock train. Your state
of mind is such that you prefer
actually prefer-not to have my COM
ali nN II or
that you are bluShing prettily. ! see
it all. You've at last decided to pro-
pose to Pat. Am right or wrong?"
John drew a deep breath. He was
not one of those men who derive
pleasure from parading their Utmost
feelings and discussing with others the
secrets of their hearts. Hugo. in SINH
lar situation, would have advertised his
love like the hero OF musical comedy:
he would have made the round of his
friends. confiding in them, and, when
the supply of friends had given out
would have buttonholed the gardener
But John was different. To hear his
aspirations put into bald words like
this made him feel as II he were being
Invested of most Of his more important
garments in a crowded thoroughfare.
well, that settles it," said Hugo
briskly. such being the case, of course
you must take me along. will pu
in a good word for you-pave the way
Listen" said John, finding speech
eff you dare TO come within 20 milei
If us ."
ut would be wiser. You know wha
you're like. Heart of gold, but no con
verSation. Try to tackle this on you
own and you'll bungle it,
"You keep out of this" said John
speaking in low, husky voice that sug
Rested the urgent need OF one Of thos
throat lozenges purveyed by Charlie
Bywater and so esteemed by his do
Emily. "You keep right out OF this
Hugo shrugged his shoulders.
Just as you please. Hugo Carmod
Is the last man." he said, little stiffiy
''to thrust his assistance on those VIII
do not require same. But word fror
me would make all the difference an
YOU know it. Rightly or wrongly, Pa
has always looked up to me, regarde
me as wise elder brother. and, putin
it in a nutshell hung on my lips.
could start you of right. Howeve
since you're so blasted Independent
carry on. Only bear this in mine
When It's all over and you are sheddin
Scalding tears OF remorse and thinkin
Of what might have been, don't com
yowling TO me for sympathy, becsuS
there won't be any,
John went upstairs and packed h
bag. He packed we'll and thorough
This done, he charged down the stair
and perceived with annoyance TIL