The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-03-15

vi influence over him, and was loo5al
upon with much suspicion by the au
thoriues. He never, however. gave
them a. chance, and il he had any de-
signs he carried them out in the most
lnscrutable manner. After the death
or the Rajah he left Oranipore. and
as L find him located here l may nat
urally suppose that he returned to
England"
And is that all you have to tell
me?' exclaimed Lady Copston, in a
disappointed tone. 'Nhy, I knew N.Y.
self that ne had been physician TO some
native prince, but it is about the girl
want to know. Can you give me no
information about her?"
Manvers hesitated for a moment,
and then he began:
There was a certain amount Of mys-
terry attached to the young lady. She
was believed to be the only legitimate
child of the Rajah She did not live
IN the palace at Oranipore, but in a
bungalow in the civil lines, where she
was surrounded by every luxury,
whilst no expense was spared upon her
education. Her father visited her oc-
casionally. seemed fond of her. but all
was enveoped in mystery. When the
Rajah died the doctor went to the au-
thorities and produced documents
which proved that he had been ap-
pointed guardian to the young Rance
OF Oranipore, and that the Raiah's last
wishes were that she should travel in
Europe for few years before return
ing to take up her sovereignty There
was no flaw to be found in the docu-
ment, and the government had to
yield. though I think there was a
strong desire to confscate the King
dom. which had always been looked up
on as hotbed of rebellion. Anyhow,
the doctor made arrangements for a
regency, and disappeared from Arani-
pore, taking his ward with him"
What did the Rajah die OFF," asked
Sir John, as Manvers ceased his mar
rative.
He was bitten by snake, and died
in an hour or two" replied the major.
"And what is the girls name? de-
manded Lady Conston.
"Heera," answered Manvers, at
means diamond; is it not a pretty
name-but hush. here they come
again"
As he spoke the tall figure of the
doctor came slowly down with Heera
resting on his arm.
You are not angry with me are
you," they heard her say, as she looked
into the pale face of the doctor. with
an expression OF intense anxiety
Angry with you. my child" replied
Langton Hesselton. "Have you not a
perfect right to act as you wish.
am only glad that you have exercised
your own judgment, but let this be a
warning to you, do not act so hastily
again. Remember in the midst of life
I'VE are in DEATH"
His voice was inexpressibly sweet
and melodious, and there was a charm
in his accents which few would have
resisted.
And when we get home you will de-
stroy 1t. will you not" continued she.
'"You know that we are never to part
again. and that all have is yours"
Did I not say just now that life
was uncertain" said the doctor, in his
sweet tones. I'VE may part sooner than
you think, but be at ease, 1 will de-
stroy 1t tonight"
AS he spoke the girl uttered half
suppressed cry.
What is it?" asked her companion.
ANOblilHB, lOlHlilS' ISpiltu Siic mas
tily, something pricked my arm, a
Din I suppose, though 1 cannot think
how one could have got there"
"A weak circulation and poorness OF
blood sometimes produce such pains"
answered the doctor. Come let us
take two or three brisk turns up and
down and then we will return home"
The proposal seemed to please the
girl, but after a time, though Manvers
and his companions eagerly watched
for them, they did not return.
Gone, l suppose for the night" OBJ
served Sir John. "Well of all living
skeletons he is the most successful I
have ever seen. Come my dear, Man.
vers, you will take pity upon me and
smoke a cigar at our place, will you
not?"
The little party rose and sauntered
down the pier. but as they reached the
entrance, they saw the doctor and his
companion. The moon shone brightly
upon the pallid face of the man, max
ing the darkness and fire OF his eyes
apparent He said a few words to his
companion which they could not catch.
and she at once quilted his arm, and
began to walk to the other end of the
pier, whilst the doctor passing through
the place Of exit. moved slowly in the
direction Of Palmyra Square.
This is very strange" remarked
Lady Copston, what on earth can
she be going to do John, this is all
very mysterious. I must see the end
Of 1t. Come along, major"
The slight delicate figure fitted on
in the moonlight, and Manvers more
than once fancied he detected a slight
tremor in the walk. The tall figure
of the doctor could be seen proceed
ing slowly on his way as though he
expected that his companion would re-
Join him shortly. Once he turned and
gazed back, and as he did so Manvers
shuddered at the baleful expression OF
hatred, which he fancied he could de-
tect on those features, which cleaned
in the moonlight with all the pallor
and rigidity of marble.
The Indain girl moved on to the seat
which she had before occupied, and
STOPPING beneath 1t appeared to be
seeking for something. Apparently she
discovered the object of her quest, for
rising to her feet she was about to
return when she suddenly passed her
hand across her face and sat down
in the same place she had previously
occupied.
"Well, am not going 70 stay here
any longer, John" observed Lady Cop
ston. Are you coming, major?"
mo, not yet: l think l will stay
little and see the end" answered Man
vers
"Oho, sets the wind in that quarter"
returned the lady, with short laugh.
"Well we are late people and you will
find us up. Rene mber we are at the