The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-10-10

II am not the man. I ssccar to vou."
The singer reflected for moment and
then said: II do not see what harm it
can do to tell you the truth in any case.
Even if you are the man, nothing that
say would do any harm now. Who is
the mani" she asked suddenly, fixing her
eyes on the young fellow.
HE is an Italian mind reader whose
real name is Leopard. I know him to
be william replied Henshall at once.
II only asked that to see if you would
have an answer ready" Miss Dudley re-
turned, smiling roguishly again. "Well,
l will tell you the whole thing. After
her last solo Miss Neville was strangely
agitated. She came to me trembling
and said: There is man whom great
~ fear, because. although detest him,
he has an influence over me which can
not resist. From the way felt while I
was playing believe he was somewhere
in the hall. desire above all things to
avoid meeting this man. My happiness
in life may be destroyed if he should find
where l am living. Will youno change
dresses with me and wear my wrap? We
are so nearly alike in figure that If you
go out in these clothes and veil yourself
well he can easily mistake you for me
and will follow You. Ifeel as if he would
wait until he sees me come out
''She so impressed me-" continued
Miss Dudley. "that I consented. The
fun OF the thing tickled my fancy, too.
Well. when I came out and you ad-
dressed me as Miss Neville and invited
me into the coupe which you had en-
gagged, felt sure you were the man. I
thought ! was helping Miss Neville all
tho more by bringing you home with me.
Then it was a satisfaction to show you
how you had been fooled"
She laughed and then said earnestly,
"And you are not the man at all, then?'
mo. am not the man at ALL" re-
piled Hcnshall. "You acted q friendly
part. Now, You can act a still friendlier
one it you will help me find this young
woman. Ibelieve she needs assistance
and ! shall gladly aid her."
Miss Dudley darted a keen glance 1t
his handsome face as she answered: II
do not doubt it in the least. But know
nothing about Miss Neville more than
have told you. Still, when I see her l
will tell her what you have said, aud if
You leave your address with me will
write to you what she says"
With this Henshall had to be content.
he saw that the singer was sincere in
what she said so far as he could Judge.
He went to Steinway hall and rot Helm.
rich Neuberger's address. It was On
Third avenue, far up town.
He decided to call at Miss Hartman's
on his way up to let Mrs. Smith know
that he had seen her villainous husband,
This would help to cement the conf
1ence between them which he wished to
inspire.
When he rang the bell he told the scr
rant to give his card to Mrs. Smith. He
2enciled on it: Come down for a mo-
nent. Do not say am here"
He entered the parlor and waited. In
very short time Mrs. Smith presented
lerself. She seemed Hurried, but glad
% see him.
"You came at q very opportune time.
an trust You implicitly, can notY' she
'sked, looking at him fixedly.
Certainly, I want you to do so. I
want Your help and will give you mine.
saw your husband last night" he
Idded.
Read that and see what it means"
aid Mrs. Smith, drawing u letter from
er pocket. DO not be afraid to do so