the lid; winked at George; behind his hand communicated, "Not 'arf
angry, she ain't."

The girl ran forward; agitation bound up her hurt ankle. "Oh!" she
cried, "I am so glad you are safe!"

The thunder-figure addressed said: "Please get in. I have had a severe
shock."

"This gentleman--" The girl half turned to George.

"Please get in--instantly."

Scarlet the girl went. "Thank you very much," she said to George;
climbed in beside the cloud of wrath.

Her companion slammed the door; dabbed at George a bow that was like a
sharp poke with a stick; called, "Drive on."

George stepped into the road, held half a crown to the driver: "The
address?"

The man stooped. With a tremendous wink answered, "Fourteen Palace
Gardens, St. John's Wood."

Away with a jingle.