Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-01-04
MIFFLINTOWN. JUNIATA COUNTY. j

case, ~ he laughed. ~ have my Yacht
Just down the water little way, all
manned ready for starting on another
long cruise; and had It not been for my
rascally confidential man just at the
last moment taking it into his head to
get married and settle down on land,
| should have been no one knows
where now. Ishall be OF directly when
| meet with one that suits me. You
know, Bob, 1 am rather hard to please.
want fellow L can make a compan-
ion OF at times.
sect married." / suggested.
THAT would never do. 1 couldn't
get rid of wife just when wanted.
No, Bob, L don't want wife.
want a man to see to my clothes, ar
range my books, keep a diary of our
travels, and dine with me and take a
hand at cards with me when l think
good to ask him. 1 give a liberal
salary"
- think 1 can fit you with just the
article you require"
"From your description of him 1 will
take him, said Ted, a few moments
later, especially as you think you can
| persuade him to come at once. Well"
taking out his watch-"I have a
| few things to Arrange. 1t is now Z
| O'Clock; l should like TO leave here a
! few minutes after S. You see L have
a long way to go, and not much time
! for it. 1 have very heavy wager on
this voyage
Il will do the best 1 can," l assured
him,
L." said Ted, 1--WE will meet In
this room again In a quarter of an hour;
and If this friend of yours will go with
me we will sleep on board tonight, and
be of before you are awake in the
morning. Oh, by the by, Bob. Mrs
| and Miss Spence are here. They are
occupying number ten slttlng-roOm.
| Like you, they were snow-bound last
night Don't say anything about my
starting off tonight, the old lady is
such a fidgety dame"
Fortune fayors the brave" NUT
tured to myself, as l went to inform
Paul Of his danger and opportunity to
escape.
~ have told Mr.. Vercoe nothing of
your previous history, but that you are
a gentleman who has been unfortunate,
and IS in trouble, - said. TEL him
just what you like yourself, and when
you like. l shall give him the number
of your room; he is sure TO be punctual
shall see you no MORE" L added,
holding out my hand. mo thanks,
please. Remember the past. L will
look after your mother and sister for
the present"
80 far so good" thought /, as l
was ushered into number ten.
Wonders VIII never ceasel'' said
good Mrs. Spence, coming forward 20
greet me. 81 was surprised at the
hotel table to meet Mr.. Vercoe, and
now here is Mr.. Lawson
"Had 1t not been for Ted we should
probably have slept in the same hotel
and knew nothing of each others pres
ence here" L remarked. perhaps have
left tomorrow without each other 1
am overdue at Greystone Lodge, having
been detained on account of the snow
Storm
WHAT a strange coincidence" said
I Mrs. Spence. 1--WE, too, are on our
way to Greysione, and, like you, were
detained for some hours. owing to the
snow having drifted SO as 10 render the
roads impossible. And so you must
leave us now for short tuner" she
went on, as | rose to go. 81 have or
dered tea for half-paSt s; come and
take = cup with US, and bring Mr.. Yer
coe.'
~ can't answer for him, but L shall
be delighted to come myself" said i,
bowng TO the ladies.
Ten minutes late" growled Ted,
as l entered the billiard-rOOm. Have
, you sucCeededr"
Yes. This is the number of my
I friends room," said /, handing him a
! slip of paper. "NOw let US have few
strokes at billiards, " L added.
We played very listlessly, talking,
and now and then giving ball a stroke.
Eight O'Clock, Bob" said Ted;
and in walked the detective.
Let's put more life into the game,
Ted, =" said l. feeling terribly unstrung.
''Sorry 10 trouble you, SIR" observed
the detective to me, in a low voice;
but you have two ladies' here. Can ]
see them?'
1 raised my eyebrows IN surprise.
'.See my frIendsI What can you
possibly mean, MANI"
Now It is Just this, Mr. Lawson L
know the party for whom 1 am in
search left York last night by the Z
/ O'Clock p. NJ. express; saw ali the pas
sengers but the two who were travelling
with you. / must and VIII see them. u
s.If you must you must" said L, as
[ suming a carelessneSS | was far from
/ feeling; '.but really--VeTcOe, VIII you
| excnse me a moment7'' Then turning
/ to the detective again: "Eou say yol
must and will see these ladies at once;
/ we'll, walt a few momentS-no, no
/ trickeryI I am going TO have cup oil
/ tea with them in their private sitting
room. and you can go with me as an
other friend | have just met accident
| ally in the bIlliard-roUm. as they know
I met Mr.. VercOe little while ago.
! You see 1 could hardly enter the room
aud say, Here, ladies, Is policeman
/ demanding an interview Win ohe vi
/ both of you'll"
/ "TIme's up!r said Ted; as We clasped
hands as two old friends and school,
I fellows will do.
LET me hear from you now and
again, Ted"
All right. Bob. Ny secretary shall
give YOU full accounts OF our doings
aud now and again / will enclose
short note; but ycu must not expect
much from me in TIE letter-wrltlng
| line"
Nv heart beat fast as we entered
number Ten. What If my protege
should be captured just at the last
moment. l looked like man Ill al
ease as l said:
.Excuse me, my dear Mrs Spence
but | have quite unexpectedly He'
this gentleman. aud. as did not Ike u
desy myself the pleasure OF your com
many. | have claimed the privilege o.
an old friend, and brought him witt
me-" -,
"Any friend of Mr.. Lawson's VII
ALWAYS be welcome; but you have ror'
rotten Rob. to introduce him to US,
1rs, spence replied, affably.
"Dear me-" said l, pretending u
Iauph. .tWhat breach of etiquette
Allow me to introduce to you M
friend. Mr.. Arthur Randall" j.
The fellow was completely crest
fallen; he sat down, but seemed a
though he hardly knew what 10 d'
-. a,1 foat Mrs SDeQc,