[Diane of the Green Van by Leona Dalrymple]@TWC D-Link bookDiane of the Green Van CHAPTER XXIV 11/11
God knows I am but an indifferent nomad and need it sorely.
Night and day have I thunder-cracked the highways, losing my way and my temper until I loathe camps and motor machines and dust and wind and baked potatoes. I sincerely hope, Poynter, that you can find me the road to an inn and a bed, a bath and some iced mint--to-night." Philip could and did.
Presently standing by his abominated motorcycle on a lonely moonlit road, the Baron adjusted his leather cap and stroked his beard. "Do you know, Poynter," said he slowly, "this is a most mysterious motorcycle.
It was crated to me from an unknown village in Pennsylvania by the hand of God knows whom!" "Excellency," said Philip politely as he cordially shook hands with his chief, "The world, I find, is full of mystery." Rumbling the Baron mounted and rode away.
With a slight smile, Philip watched him thunder-cracking disgustedly along the dusty road back to civilization..
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