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"That's all right; I thought you reat driver People trust ht, Leslie," chiht to see hi, but dropped in the clutch, and drove on She was not prepossessed in Fred Hicks's favor She let hiht, little offended goddess But Fred Hicks was not disturbed in the least He started in telling a story about a trip he took fro in an incredibly brief space of tihed uproariously at all his own jokes Leslie was a girl of violent likes and dislikes, and she took one of theh he showed no outward sign of being aware of it

"Here's a nice road off to the right," he indicated, reaching out a co hand to the wheel suddenly "Turn here"

Leslie with set lips bore on past the suggested road at high speed

"Please don't touch hty little voice She was very angry indeed

They were nearing an old mansion, closed now for the winter, with a shway

Leslie felt a passing wish that she o in that lake and fly away from them

"I think you will have to get out at the next crossroads," she said with o ho!" broke in Myrtle "You told me you could be out till quarter of six It's only half-past four! I thought you were a good sport"

"I've changedthe car to a standstill "I'et out here, Mr Hicks?"

Fred Hicks lolled back in the car, and leered at Leslie

"Why, no, I can't say I'et out, but I think I'd like to change around a little If you'll just step over here, I'll run the car for you, o back yet How 'bout it, Myrt?" He turned and deliberately winked at Myrtle, who leaned over with a light laugh, and patted Leslie on the shoulder

"There, there, Leslie, don't get up in the air," she soothed, "I'll explain all about it if you'll just turn around and go up that road back there It won't take you er, and we'll be back in plenty of time The fact is, I had a little plan in the back of my head when I came out this afternoon; and I want you to help irl and let Fred run the car a little while He won't do it any har about it"