The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-04-03

.Shall 1 go on?" whispered Spencer
to Tom.
yes said Tom, desperately, ''fre
away"
ANY was quite ready. Following
Spencer's directions, she seated herself
| in chair and fixed her eyes steadily on
small disk which he placed on the
wall.
you'll be sure and wake me after
ward?" she said.
80, yes; that's matter OF no ditfi-
Guilty.
Amy settled down to the operation
with the remark that it was like being
photographed.
Wilkinson stood behind her. anXiously
watching the progress of the expert
ment, while Spencer began making
slow passes.
"When you feel drowsy let your eyes
close" he said quietly.
In very short time Amy seemed to
be feeling the influence of the operator,
her eyes closed, and she appeared to be
fast asleep.
'.Is she of?'' whispered Tom.
81 think so, but we will leave her a
few moments and make quite sure"
"Can she hear what we say?"
go, no."
I'm half ashamed about it, said
Tom: upon my word don't think she
really cares about Bartlett" ="
''Wait a few minutes and you will
know for certain"
After few moments more and a
powerful pass or two, Spencer gently
opened her eyes, which were quite
fixed.
There she is, you see," he said to
Tom
''Are you certain she's of ?"
For reply Spencer gave her ear 3
pinch. .... --. -..
You see she is Absolutely uncon-
scious." he said ''you might cut off
her arm and she would not feel it.
What shall | ask her ?''
"Ask her about the ball, suggested
Tom.
every well; I'll make her believe she
is at the Kestertons' dance. Miss Du-
rant -
'Yes," replied Amy, dreamily.
"Can you hear what 1 say??"
Yes
'Do you know who am ?'
"No."
''You ought to know nv voice." said
Spencer. I'm Tom Wilkinson"
81 say, jack interrupted Tom.
''Shut up! Have you enjoyed the
evening ?"
"Very MUCH" was the eager reply.
"Have YOU danced with Mr.. Bartlett
tonight %
"Yes, several times, and I'm engaged
to him for another waltz"
''Ah, l see him coming" said Spen-
Ger; 81 must resign you, [ suppose.
"Now," he whispered to Tom, ''quick,
here's your chance; I'll make her be-
lieve you're Bartlett
Tom came forward.
"Can | speak in my natural voice?"
he asked.
'sYes; but try and talk intelligently.
like Bartlett
But Tom could only make a few
vapid observations, till Spencer told
| him to begin dancing, as he was max
ing Amy believe the waltz had be-
.,un. Tom put his arm round her waist
and slowly moved her round the room.
81 haven't often had this pleasure to-
night" he said, speaking in his char
acter of Bartlett.
so, how can you say so, Mr.. Bart
lett; this is the third waltz you've
had"
Tom looked daggers at Spencer,
who encouraged him by look to go
on.
aren't you afraid Mr.. Wilkinson
will be jealous ?"
go, let him be if he likes" said
Amy; 'don't let us talk about him; let S
talk about something pleasant" "
"You dare To- burst out Tom;
but Spencer put his hand over his mouth
and dragged him away.
s'You mad better leave it to me, il
YOU can't control yourself" he said.
81 must make her believe that am
Bartlett" !"
You had better take care what you
are doing" muttered Tom angrily.
1--WE must carry it through, now
we've started" said Spencer.
He led Amy to her chair, and willing
that she should believe the dance ended
let her sit down.
''My dear Miss Durant," he said tC
her, chow it pains me to see you en-
gagged to such an unappreciative MAI
as Wilkinson"
'sYou villainr' cried Tom, "are yor
going to try and prejudice her 'agains
me before my face?"
'Will you be quiet? I'm Bartlett now
. not Spencer
'.He is not model lover, acknowl
edge" said Amy.
s'Ah, if l only had the happiness o.
showing you how could appreciate
you," said Spencer.
'But you, Mr. Bartlett, are not tht
only one who does"
The two friends exchanged glances
What was coming out next?
$50 on" said Tom resolutely.
"Who else is there?" asked Spencer
''Do YOU like him very much?"
Eyes, but don't tell Tom"
mo, won't. Who is it?"
''It's Jack Spencer.
Jack Spenceri" he exclaimed. "I!'
You! No; you are Mr.. Bartlett"
sYes, yes, of course I am" saiC
Spencer He turnedto Tom. 81 thinl
, we had better stop now." he said.
$50 on" replied Tom; Il insist
, Ask her if she has danced with you to
: night"
Spencer obeyed.
, "Only twice" was the sorrowful re
ply.
..Tom,' said Spencer, ''It's all de
lusion-a mistake. l only dances
J with her once all the evening"
b Don't attempt to deny it," crie'
Tom. "You yourself told me she mus
, speak The truth
ssBut she isn't-