But it so chanced that she sat
for some time before any car came. The sun was warm and she threw
off her coat, really enjoying basking in the sunshine while she
waited.
And it was this sudden apparition of a golden head shining in the
sunlight that gave Farnsworth a shock of surprise as he came up
behind Patty's car.
"By Jove!" he exclaimed, "there she is! In trouble, too. Jolly well
I came along, bless her heart! But it's funny if she can't manage
the car. I believe she's sitting there purposely."
For a few moments Bill sat looking at the yellow head and smiling
gently at it. Then he had an inspiration to drive right past her and
see if she would speak to him. She had been far from cordial the day
before and Farnsworth was uncertain whether she wanted to see him or
not.
So, driving slowly, he passed by Patty in her motionless car.
Patty jumped at the sound of some one coming, and intending to ask
help, held out her hand and said, "Please--" before she realised who
it was.
Farnsworth turned his head, stopped his car, whipped off his cap and
jumped out, saying, as he walked toward Patty's car, "An accident,
ma'am? Can I help you?"
A spirit of perversity rose in Patty's heart.
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