The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1890-10-30
I.-FOUND AT LAST.
By W. II. BALL0U. Illustrated By FER
NAED0 MIRANDA.
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Henshan did not know whether 10
laugh or to swear when he reflected on
the way in which he had been played by
the singer He felt glad that he had
made sure of her number. He meant to
see her the next day and find out if he
could where Edna Lewis was living.
The interest which he had felt III this
girl, who represented to him so fully his
ideal, was quickened ten fold by the late
occurrence. He had protected her from
one whom he was convinced by many
reasons she disliked and who boded her
no good. The glance that had shot from
her eye as she darted off when he had
freed her from DR.. Watson had spoken
of gratitude He laughed at himself for
being tempted to think there was any
other feeling in that glance
Yet | had only seen her once" he
said to himself, as if to defend the absurd
thought that she would feel any deep in
terest in him. II saw her only once, and
she has lived in my brain and my heart
ever since. What a soul she must have
to play as she did What could have
made that woman play me like that?"
THAT woman" was not the fascinating
Edna, but the singer who had decoyed
him away from her.
He remembered that Edua at the con-
cert had worn white satin dress, and
the singer had worn pink one. Then
they must have changed gowns! And
the long cloak he was sure was the same
as that he had seen upon the young girl
at the time he had come to her rescue
and freed her from DR.. Watson.
He recalled the singular change which
he had remarked in her playing Ee
also remembered the strange fact tf,at
he had turned his eyes directly from her
upon DIR. Watson.
The thought that he and the girl he
was beginning to feel such an interest
in could be swayed by common SYM
pathetic feeling was pleasant to him,
but when he reflected that it was the
odious doctor who had apparently
swayed both their souls by some occult
magnetism he was indignant.
He could have endured it for her, but
that he, strong man, should be drawn
like a piece of iron filing to the magnet
by this fellow, whom he hated and whom
he knew to be Il villain, mortified his
| pride.
''It was only a chance coincidence, " he
said angrily to himself
The next morning he called at the
house where he had been the night be.
fore with the singer. He had lost his
| programme of the concert, and could not
recall her name. But he trusted to his
| wit to find her,
4 colored man answered his impatient
| ring at the bell.
us there public singer living in this
building?" Henshan asked.
Eyes, sir; there's two-Mrs, Bucks
and Miss Dudley"
Where is the man who was on duty
last night at II o'clock he inquired.
"He doesn't come on till this even
ing" was the answer.
We'll, you can take me to Miss Dud
ley's," he said impatiently at venture
The elevator boy took him up to the
third floor and pointed to the door OF
the left THAT is Miss Dudley's," hs
| said.
Henshail rang the bell The door wa
opened after two or three minutes by 1
young woman whom he had never seen
''Can / see Miss Dudley for a mo
ment?' he asked.
"What do you want to see her forT
said the young woman.
"It is on matter of private busi
ness,' he replied.
| TIn Ja6v,c foca u-oS pft,ot IL orCor-
aging as she replied. Il do not know it.
Have you any objections to telling
me why you and Miss Neville exchanged
dresses last night and why ynu led me OF
such wild goose chaser
The lady's eyes twinkled, a little witt
merriment as she recalled the incident
Then she replied proyokingR:
why, thought the least could d.
after your goodness in supplying III
with coupe to come home.in was to al
low you to accompany me-as7far as tn
door. So you didn't meanto come witt
me at ALL" she went ON ironically
"How mortifying!'
Miss Dudley, I've no doubt it wa
very amusing to hoodwink;me as you did
But you have not told me why yol
changed dresses with Miss Neville ant
wore her cloak"
why, you see, she asked me TO-" sal,
Miss Dudley, opening her eyes and look
ing very innocent.
''And why did she ask you tor re
torted Henshall, showing little irrita
ton. Il don't suppose it is eommo
thing for young women who sing or TAX
part in the same concert to chang
clothes with each other to go home in!"
Miss Dudley smiled again. Then, a
if feeling that she had carried the matte
far enough in this line, she said decided
ly and with a serious countenance:
Il have told you all have to sa
about the matter. IF you wish to knoy
more you will have to see Miss Nevill
herself, and do not really know her ad
dress. So can be of no service to yoU
and must beg you to excuse me now.
Miss Dudley" said Henshall, softer
ing his tone. ''you would not have acte
as you have unless voc We're friend
Miss Neville. Believe me, you woul
do her no harm by trusting me, as I al
i -ahem!-a true friend to the young lady
81 had the pleasure of pescuing be
from man who was annoying her wit
! his attentions only last evening. fet