Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-16
CHAPTER yI.-CContinued.,


Having settled this point to his sat
isfaction the next thing to be consid-
cred was under what name and char
acter and with what pfeteXt he should
leave her in her destined lodgings. To
Introduce her by her real name would
be certain destruction, since, before
another t~wenty-four hours. that name
connected with a horrible crime
would be widely blown over England.
To pass her under an assumed name,
though the extreme e%xigency of the
circumstances might almost seem to
Justify the deception was an idea alb
horrent to his truthful, honorable and
heightened nature. The longer he
thought of this difficulty the more In
surriountable it seemed. Occupied
with this problem. which any one Of
less delicate scruples would have very
quickly solved, Malcolm did not once
speak again TO his companion, even to
attempt to rouse her from the MT of
dependency into which she had fall
en-.
Meantime the train few over the
sterile heaths of Yorkshire, and in due
time entered the more cultivated coun-
try nearer the great metropolis.
AT last, rousing himself desperately,
he said to his companion:
"Eudora, dearest, have ycu and mid
die name?"
Yes: r was christened Eudora
Milnes; but 1 never use my middle
name, and, indeed, never did; it is
QUITE a dead letter." replied the girl,
In surprise at the question.
$50 much the better. / cannot en-
dure the idea of your passing under a
fictitious name. and yet you must not
be known as Eudora Leaton. ! shall
therefore call you Miss Mines; do not
forget 1t. And IL your other name is
marked uron any of your clothing do
not fail to cut 1T out, lest Is should
meet the eye of your aundress. As
you bring no clothing with you, you
will have TO procure a small supply
from some outfitter, and be sure to or
\ der them marked 'E. Mines They
lsiu think "E' stands for Emily or
Eliza or some sue oinmon name.
Dear girl, l trust these precautions
will not long be needful," said NAL
colin. endeayoring to infuse into her
heart a hope that he himself was far
from feeling.
The train few onward and soon the
lights of London were seen to the
southwark before them.
Day was dawning when the train ar
rived at the King's-cross station.
Now, my dearest Eudora. you must
Arrst yourself entirely to me. believing
that / will do all that Is best for your
safety said Malcolm, as the train
stopped.
..Is am sure you that will, my
best. \ truest and only friend: be-
sides, who in the world have | now
TO trust In but yourself?" said Eu-
dora. IN deep emotion.
You I shall never regret the conf
dence you placed in me-, Eudora," re-
piled Malcolm, earnestly.
At thiS moment the guard opened
the doorA He was the same man who
had nnt them into the coupe at the
AbbeytoWn Station: and in grateful
remembrance OF the crownpiece given
him by MIR. Montrose. he now politely
inquired if the gentleman wanted a
cab. and ordered to call one.
Maicolfm perceived at once that this
man would be sure to remember him
self and his black-veiled companion,
and would be able to describe her ap-
pearance IL inquiries should be made
OF him. as they we're nearly certain
10 be-. He felt therefore. the necessity
OF throwing the man off the scent Of
his w personal course. With this
design, ne inquired:
when docs the next train start for
Liverpool
AT FIVE thirty, sir"
"eThen youl may call me a cab at
once said Mr.. Montrose. handing his
companion from the coupe. and lead
ing her through the station.
The cab drew up.
The o~ficious guard held the door
open until Mr.. Montrose had put his
companion in ard taken his sea be
side her.
Where shall | order the man to
drive, slrg' asked the guard.
ITO Euston-square Station, of
carrse." replied Mr., Montrose.
a runaway match, as sure as shoot
irg. they didn't ever stop to take