[The Obstacle Race by Ethel M. Dell]@TWC D-Link bookThe Obstacle Race CHAPTER VIII 9/32
Juliet took her place beside Mrs.Fielding, and in a few seconds they were whirling up the road again, leaving clouds of dust in their wake. "It's the only way one can breathe on a day like this," said Mrs. Fielding. Juliet said nothing.
She was watching the village children scatter like rabbits before their lightning rush. In the schoolhouse garden she caught sight of a heavy, shambling figure, and waved a swift greeting as she flashed past. "Oh, do you know that revolting youth ?" said Mrs.Fielding.
"He's half-witted as well as deformed.
His brother!" with a nod towards her chauffeur's back.
"He's a great trial to Jack, I believe.
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