“Will you allow me to try?” asked Walter, politely.
“Thank you. You are very kind.”
Walter leaned over and succeeded in raising it.
“Thank you,” said the young lady. “I am only going to Elm Bank, but I like the fresh air, even for a short distance.”
Here was a surprise for Walter.
“Are you going to Elm Bank?” he said. “So am I.”
CHAPTER XIII
A YOUNG INSURANCE AGENT
“You don't live in Elm Bank?” said the young girl, inquiringly.