The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-05-10

psnps of hunger. The effects OF tne
drug that had been administering 10 nlm
the preceding night, and the chioroto!m
he had more recently inhaled, had dis,
appeared now, leaving his brain clear anu
active.
Our hero believed that by shadowlng
Sears he would learn the present where-
abouts Of tho young lady whose sa%e.y
now interested him far more than his own.
Aftsr time he began to regret that ne
had not taken q seat near his enemy. In
that way he could better test the value OF
his disguise, for if he passed the soru,
tiny of Sears he would consider hlmselr
tolerably secure.
At iirst he thought that the other might
recognize the clothes and false mustaches
as his own, but upon reflection ne oe-
cided that this was unlikely, since there
was nothing peculiar in either to dlstln-
guish them from thousands OF others.
Besides, he had provided himself win
number of disguises, and was not llKely
to be very familiar with the appearance
Of any Of them.
aI'll risk it," decided Cole. If my
identity can be detected, I'd better know
1t now, when I can have an opportunity
to escape"
Whereupon he rose, walked through
the car, and passed through the open por.
ton, where smoking is permitted.
With an air of WEAKNESS he threw him:
self into seat opposite the man he had
resolved to shadow. AS he did 80 ne
threw open his coat, so as to display the
star which proclaimed him reporter.
Cole knew, of course, that Almon Sears
was exceedingly anxious and worried,
and hoped on those accounts to engage
him in conversation. In moment ne
learned that his judgment had been we'll
taken.
aAnything new tc-night9" asked Sears:
Il see that you are one Of the licensed
newsgatherers. He pointed to the
badge and smiled.
-0h!" calculated Cole. hastily button
ing up his coat. The murder ls the
great topic tonight"
-Whatmurder?"
THAT of Mr.. St. Cyr, last night"
'Oh, of course! Any new develop
ments?"
.The daughter Of the murdered man
was deceived from her home tonight, aud
her whereabouts are unknown. The po.
lice are looking for her. It is feared
that she has shared the fate OF her
father"
"Horrible!" said the other, with look
calculated to harmonize with the word.
ANY arrests nader"
II understand that Winters was capt
ured tonight
Cole disIiked to make statements not
strictly in unison with truth. However,
not only his own life and liberty but
that of Berenice was at stake, and he
felt that thu end justified the means"
rs he the guilty party?"
The police think SO.
He hasn't made confession?'
-On the contrary, he maintains that he
is Innocent
-How does he account for the evidence
as published against him yesterday"
CLAIMS to be the victim of plot.
Says that the ringleader is young man
befriended by MI. St. Cyr. his name is
Scars"
rs his story believed2"
mo; but it will be Investigated.
You reporters are always anxious for
a-what do you call it where one of You
gets ahead Of the others on piece of
news?"
"A SCOOP"
Exactly. You like to get the exclusive
handling Of choice bit OF sensational
news, I suppose?"
Il should say SO"
Cole started with well-assumed eager
nesss, and drew from his pocket note
book which the sditor had given him.
No; not here. It's too long story
and besides I'm near my destination, the
house of a friend, where I propose to
pass what remains Of the night.
-Brf where"
You can accompany me if you like.
Ia! Here We are"
The speaker signaled the grip-man,
who at once severed the connection be-
tween the car and the moving cable be-
meath, thus bringing the former to a
stop.
Following the example of Sears, Cole
Winters sprang to the ground.
This way" directed Sears, and walked
briskty down d cross street in the direc-
ton Ct the lake,
o. -4inshoashh ss was setting out on o des-
perate mission with his life in h:s hand,
the heart of our intrepid young herq
fairly bounded within him ss he followed
The guidance of his most bitter enemy.
Alter traversing several blocks, Sears
halted before an isolated brick house
near the famous shore driveway, beyond
which was Lake Michigan.
Wait a second" said he, and darted
up the steps.
"A pull at the bell had barely been given
when the door was thrown open by man:
Bv the light o. gas-lamp which stood
near by Cole noted that his face was for
bidding, almost villainous- looking.
is your master in, Lukep"
The question was asked in low tone,
but our hero had very particular reasons
for not missing a word of any converse
tion that might ensue, so he strained as
far as possible his sense Of hearing, and
hearkened intently.
No, returned the servant.
And Harperf"
He came"
leave anything for us?"
Yes. That's all right.
Coles heart gave a sudden thump as be
heard these words. He remembered that
tho coachman employed by Bloom had
been spoken of by that name, and con
cluded that here was where he hal
brought Berenice.
I'm going to stay here tonight, Luke
at least until your master comes. Hell
he along soon, think.
Gall right, sir"
This way"
Thus invited, our hero hurried up tn
stone steps and followed his guide int
broad hall.
Then the servant showed them into
small room, half parlor, half library
where he lighted the gas. having frs
closed the blinds tightly and drawn dow1
the curtains.
Now for business" cried Sears, as b.
waved the reporter to seat beside tn
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