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Show LADY AND THE CHAUFFEUR Explanation of Fatclnatlon That th Latter Has Exercised Over the Fair Sex. Instead of echoing the conventional cry of "How could she do so?" a clev er English lord. Montagu of Beaulieu makes out a strong psychological case for the lady who elopea with the chauffeur There are several details to be ta ken Into account the smartness, the independence, the gool manner, and frequently good education of the dn ver. But most of all there la the man himself as a creature of power. He W at the wheel. He acts. He controls He exerts the fascination of the maa terful. Furthermore, his allurement- I are strengthened by the subtle tnflu ences and elations of rapid motion No human person remains quite un influenced or normal in a good car by the side of a good driver and in con eenlal company " We have the conclusion, then, tha' it is not all of speed madness to make unsafe highways It can and does produce also the treacherous romance. :eading to the dash In haste which is o be repented at leisure after the tower Is off. The obvious need for I afety is of a common sense so quick ned that it can keep up even when here Is a greater than the third .peed Not psychology, but the lady oust develop this factor In tourinK r discretion |