As Jerry went to open the entrance two men, with colors in their hatsand buttonholes, ran up calling out, "Cab!"

"Engaged," cried Jerry; but one of the men, pushing past the woman,sprang into the cab, followed by the other. Jerry looked as sternas a policeman. "This cab is already engaged, gentlemen, by that lady."

"Lady!" exclaimed one of them; "oh! she can wait; our business is very important,besides we were in first, it is our right, and we shall stay in."

A droll smile came over Jerry's face as he shut the entrance upon them."All right, gentlemen, pray stay in as long as it suits you;I can wait while you rest yourselves." And turning his back upon themhe strode up to the youthful woman, whom was standing near me."They'll soon be gone," he exclaimed, laughing; "don't trouble yourself, my dear."

And they soon were gone, for when they understood Jerry's dodge they got out,calling him all sorts of bad names and blustering about his numberand getting a summons. After this little stoppage we were soon on our wayto the hospital, going as much as possible through by-streets.Jerry rung the great bell and helped the young woman out.