Telegram-herald., 1889-12-01
CHAPTER XVIII
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MI SA%& Tom were usher
III ed into her apart
ments HoloTO0k
looked eagerly fer
Annie. bat she Was nOt present, and
and there was \ void IL the room and
disappointment in his heart
After Tom had been presented 70 Mrs.
Tsmplet0n, for up 70 this tine he had
never met her, HolbrOOk opened the
conversation by saying;
I'VE came upon some rather startling
information this morning. Mrs. Temple
ton, which closely concerns yourself and
your daughter. l regret she Is NOT here
70 listen 10 the story
why. was she to meet you here?"
asked Mrs. Templeton.
HOibrook stared al the old lady.
II DO not understand you, he said.
But where did she 90 10 after she
left your
Left me-" said Holbrook, much puz-
zled. Il have not seen her today.
Then she missed you. She went out
TO see you.
ITO see me?' replied Holbrook, still
more puzzled.
why, yes, said the old lady, much
alarmed by his manner. In response
to this note from you"
She rose from her seat and, crossing
to the table, took from il an open letter,
which she handed TO Holbrook.
Tom. who had quickly perceived some
thing was wrong. did not hesitate 10 lean
over Holbrook's shoulder and read with
him:
"MT DEAR Miss TEMPLETON-I desire
to mcet you at the surrogates Office,
where we were day before yesterday, at
10 this morning. Your signature 10
some papers is necessary. The presence
Of your mother is not necessary.
Yours respectfully,
HENRY EExlgooK."
"What horrible thing Z t,rs;" cried
Holbrook. This n1e is atnScry. |
never wrote it.
Mrs. Templeton burst into means and
lamentations.
"Some one has abducted herr cried
Holbrook. "rll turn the city upside
down; III 90 to the police at once.
STOP" said Tom. 'Holbrook, be
/ quiet a moment"
Quiet, mani" turned Holbrook on
him fiercely: shes in danger. Can
be quiet when perhaps her life hangs in
the balance: Come, let's go. Well
alarm the city"
Tom seized Holbrook by the arm and
said sternly:
stop, man alive, and make sure what
you are about to do"
Let me loose!' demanded Holbrook
beside himself. I'm dangerous. DC
you know | love that girl-love her
heaven only knows how much! / must
will find her"
Tom held him firmly.
Granted" he said, you love her
and believe you. But to go believing
like a wild bull about town in this man
ner is not the way to find her. Be man
Look at this thing coolly. I'll go any
where with you, but you must not los
self control. All of your faculties ar
needed In this w0rk. If you are to hell
the girl or this pc old mother-heavens
she has fainted!"
They both hastened to take her from
the floor, to which she had fallen. and T.
bear her into the adjoining room, tn
door of which was open, and lay he
upon the bed.
The diversion this created helped Hol
brook to resume control of himself
While he sought for water, Tom hastene
into the hall to summon assistance, bu
as he opened the door lady stood be
fore him, probably attracted thither b.
Holbrook's outcries.
Tom hastily told her what had oC
CURED, and begged that she would go t
Mrs Templeton.
He then went back to Holbrook, an
took him aside. He said sternly to hin
"Holbrook, you must summon all you
self control, all your manhood. There
work TO be done that can be done onl
by men, not boys or whimpering fool
Let me see you steady yourself. Il
me say something to you. The scare
will not be long. The man who knife
James Templeton is the person who eI
ticed Annie Templeton away"
You are right, Tom" said Holbrool
grasping his hand and wringing IT, 81
the first sharp agony of fear for her
was unnerved. You shall not complai
Of my want Of manhood again. 81
where can she be, Who can have dor
this? What shall we do2 Where shs
we 20, Think for me, Tom; act. on
don't let US stop here. / shall lose n
mind II we don't do something"
"One moment. Let us see 10 Mr.
Templeton first"
At this moment the lady who Ia
gone 10 Mrs. Tenpletou's assistance q
tered the room. sBd ssid that the o
ladv had revived and desired 70 see Il
gentlemen.
D They entered Ser room
NY daughter. she fsshlY moaned.
r Have no fear" said Tom prom pit
"She will soon be restored to your er
J brace
D Yes said HoIbrook, Il shall Meth
sleep nor eat until I can clasp her in n
> arms
: God speed and bless your said 4
old LADY family.
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