The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1891-02-19

hope that the villain who had caused
his abduction would still he there. and
be had mado up his mind to make snort
work Of bringing him to justice.
It would be difficult to describe Per-
cy's fcolin7s when no once more camo
in sight Of the blue and white porcelain
domes Of Bucnos Ayrcs. lie fondly i'm
agincd that in few hours he would be
able to exchange the rags which covered
his body for clothing which would bet
ter become his handsome form.
lie walked boldly up to the hotel
where he had stayed few months be-
fore and introduced himself as the miss
ing Mr.. lluntly. In less time than 1t
takes to record 1t he was being hustled
into the street, and as he passed a
mirror in the hallway he at once be-
came aware Of tho reason which pre-
vented him from being recognized. lie
could not himself believe that the OBJ
jcct OF which he caught momentary
glance was Percy Lowell. His face was
brown and dirty-looking. his uncut hair
hung in dishevcled state over his
shoulders, and his untrimmcd beard
helped to make him a most pitiablc OBJ
jcct such as none would recognize as the
genial Englishman whose body was sup
posed to have been taken from the river
weeks before. When he reached the
street he wandered aimlcssly about and
finally decided to 60 TO the American
consulate. There he introduced him.
self. but met with an even worse rccep-
tion than he experienced AT the hotel
The consul was not to be seen, and the
young men in charge Of the Office did
nothing but sncer and attempt To still
further humiliate the unfortunate En-
glishman.
Falling in both these quarters, he
tried to find Mr.. limerick at his old of.
fec After several Intellectual attempts
to gain admission to the building he
told the object OF 1t and was imme-
dately informed that Mr.. limerick had
gone back to New York long since.
This information sent the hope in
Pcrcy's heart down to a low ebb, for it
looked as though he would ncyer gain
assistance either to find his man or get
away from Buenos Ayrcs.
lie spent the greater part Of tho day
aimlcssly wandering about the streets
and squares. but as night came on he
began to think OF food ami lodging. He
commenced to walk in the direction Of
part Of the town whcrc he knew he
would Gnd cheap lodginy-houscs for all
nationalities, and as he passed along
San Martin street he saw woman APP
preaching him whose peculiar carriage
and light. airy step be thought he rec
ognized. He eagerly watched her
movements and became almost con-
WINGED that he had seen her before. AZ
he passed her he at once knew that she
was tae woman whom he had seen
leaving the concert hall with limerick
few nights after no first reached
Ducnos Ayres.
He did not Immediately accost her,
but turned around and followed her.
The woman appeared aware that she
was being followed, and when Percy
cautiously approached to speak she
stopped suddenly and faced him. Her
attitude was one of defense. but Pcrcy's
first words being spoken in clear En-
glish, she felt treasured and kindly
asked him what she could do for him.
Il am searching for Mr.. Emericl," he
replied. Can you tell me any thing OF
him?'
Mr.. Emerick:' she said, in as
tonishcd tones. "Why, what have you
to do with him?"
Under tho shadow of a doorway they
drew together, and Percy gave hurried
outline of his recent adventures. wind
ing up by asking her if she could help
him in any way.
II can and will" was the reply. II
have some influential friends hero who
will soon restore you to your rights.
Come to me at this address tomorrow
and will see that gentleman who can
render You assistance Is there to meet
you"
AS she spoke she drew card from
her pocket, on one side OF which Percy
read the words Belle Lorimcr," and on
the other her address, written in lead
pencil.
Perez spent that night in miserable
lodging house that was scarcely better
than the mud hut which had been his
shelter during the cold night on the
Pampas; but he did not sleep much. his
anxiety being too great. and was out on
the streets again in the early morn
anxiously awaiting the hour when he
could meet Belle Lorimer.