The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-04
CHAPTER SIX

CIlAPIER SIN
: fgnes looked at her watch
Sovon-nfteen. with an air of re-
sisua.ion she sat down in the
swing to wait
The ball game was waxing
warmer Junior had just shown his
prowess in getting the ball "real
fa5,' and the noise was almost
doafening. Agnes smiled. Life to
children was just a series of ball
games. A game to be played &C
cording to the rules You win or
lose On ability alone. True, some
would call attention to luck, but
you must know the game.
- The street had assumed that
uuiet, after dinner hour when men
puld relax with signs of deep
intent. light their cigars and set
themselves down to a pleasant
ii with the neighbors.
Agnes felt a deep content. The
ellaneous sounds Of evening
her a sense Of peace, with a
cious anticipatory thrill OF
thing pleasant to look for
TO.
rhythmic hum OF an ap-
hing automobile on Wiltshire
q her to glance languidly over
reen shrubbery as the glist-
hood of a giant roadster
in view, II fairly shrieEed
~. The low purring Of the
/tor seemed to carry a naughty
ng. Agnes thrilled in admiration
vor its shining maroon surface.
slowed on reaching Center Park,
en- proceeded down the wide
enue gathering speed as it went.
j. loud, shrill, foul ball" and
now soiled league ball rolled
t into the center of the street.
II get it," called Junior as his
roly-poly figure darted out directly
in the path Of the now fast moving
car,
Cries of wait, Junior" mingled
With the quick grinding of brakes.
Me powerful car seemed to shake
N culver with the sudden stop.
creams of horror filled the air.
e quiet evening was broken and
tied clamor took its place.
ike one in a dream Agnes had
ched the ball as it rolled under
swiftly moving car. With nor
ewes she saw Juniors fat
dart after it. She heard the
uL grinding of brakes, the
arhs of men and women and
zen. All was chaos. -
mes struggled to overcome
sickening lethargy. She felt
Esd -of-this monetary weak
3 unbecoming to one of the
leading nurses.
could see Juniors small
surrounded by the fast
ing crowd. With a mighty
Agnes forced strength into
embling body and ran into
Pet pushing her way through
del Sc crowd and the little, in
form was gathered into her
ls..
deep voice, tinged with pain
BIKE
we must get him to hospital
mediately.
She could not see the face OF
he tall figure who spoke, for her
ewes were OVERLOOKING with tears
Little happy, laughing Junior the
dancing eyes were closed MS
\olump body SUCCESSFULLY still.
AThe voice spoke again.
.et me carry him for you, a
was held out for the injured
ut Agnes drew back.
ME said, II can carry him,
\pust hurry
Vd moved aside to make
them. II all seemed sc
poment ago the street
be joyous sound oil
grief and sorrow had
on the peaceful scene
re. Death, seemed tC
- z, gaunt arms to EN-
stroy. His icy pres
hill over the crowd
herself being guided
the long, powerful
ew minutes ago sh
ts beauty-or was !
seemed hours.
now, the driver helped
Ange JUNIOR more comfor
Iod poured from a horri
on his head. Agnes he'll
~ Poor little Junior.
large white handkerchief wa
led tenderly over the woun
Me driver Of the car. Agne
him a grateful nod. He touch
ne starter and the car bega
I'VE and the crowd was force
To Agnes 1t seemed an eter
Would they ever get to tn
hl?
ch way?" he asked.
light ahead, and please hui
The Ear gave an angry roar Xix
demon that has been suddenl
kodded. AS It gained momentum
Young officer on his motorcycl