42 Lady Lee 



Miss Elmore and I rode through the Park together. 

 We were both in such a happy frame of mind that 

 we found little to say ; yet everything about us 

 seemed to contribute to our enjoyment. After fin- 

 ishing the Park, we rode on toward the Riverside 

 Drive, and drew our horses up to take in the won- 

 derful view from the height near Grant's Xomb. 

 Lady Lee seemed to enjoy the sight as much as we 

 did. She would look up the river toward the Pali- 

 sades, glance at Fort Lee, and draw deep breaths of 

 healthful enjoyment. We turned reluctantly from 

 the scene, and rode leisurely down the drive, con- 

 scious only of happiness, and with no premonition 

 of possible disaster. 



We had gone perhaps half a mile, when I heard 

 a heavy rolling of wheels, a quick clatter of hoofs, 

 and the sound of voices, around a bend in the drive 

 just behind us. I turned in the saddle, and saw a 

 heavy carnage, drawn by a large pair of horses over 

 which the driver had lost all control. They were 

 coming toward us. I instantly spoke to Miss Elmore, 

 telling her to draw out of the road ; and I at once 

 tightened the ' reins upon Lady Lee. She seemed 



