Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-31

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impatfently interrupted the visitor.
II am Amelia Wilder, the grand.
daughter of Admiral Brunton for his
sins. But that is not Of the slightest
consequence. What is of the utmost
Importance is my Grand here to plan
with you the rescue of Eudora Lea
toni
She paused for breath, for all this
time she had been speaking with eager,
earnest, impassioned vehemence; but
as Malcolm still regarded her with q
hung! But try the gaoler with the
offer of five thousand pounds. That
sum will be an irresistible inducement
to Il man in his OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
clally IL you can convince him of what
| believe to be the truth-tllat lie will
be doing Il meritoricus act in assisting
the escape of an innocent girl"
Really. your reasoning has Il
certain plausibility in it. THE drown
ing catch at straws.' and 1
am very much inclined to seize
upon your idea. What is the plan Of
escape that you wish that the gaoler
should be brought to favor?"
Il said bought to favor! Oh, it is a
very simple one. 1 go to the prison
closely yelled. I propose to change
dress with Eudora and let her walk
out in my gown, mantle, bonnet and
veil, while the gaoler, upon some pre-
tense or another draws off the ward
ers to some other part Of the building,
so that she can pass out uninteTupt-
eddy. And you could have close car
riage somewhere near, put her into it
ard drive at once to the sea coast,
1Sf ho,x cJ, nj
already hired to take her away. Mean
while. when they come to look for
her. they find me!
your plan should succeed. what would
he the penalty to yourself for assist
ing the escape of convicted pris-
oner?" inquired Malcolm gravely.
mo. nor care! They couldn't hang
me, and even if they could, shouldn't
mind little hanging in the cause Of
Il fricndw said Amelia cheerfully, for
her spirits We're rising with sanguine
hopes of success.
'"rhey would transport you for life"
''Well, let them, if it would be any
comfort to them for the escape of Eu-
dora. 1t would only be giving me a
free passage to Australia, and l want
to see the world. 1 dare say Botany
bay is not the worst place on the face
of the earth. They say convicts there
in Il very short time are able to retire
on ample fortunes. In word, should
be transported With JOY to he sent over
for Miss Leaton's sake. Variety is
the spice of existence and that would
be one of the spices" said Amelia
gaily, for in NIalcolm's evident acqui-
escence her spirits were rising.
"Your plan shall be tried" said Mr..
NIontroSe gravely, "the more readily
that do not believe you would really
come to harm through it. But are you
sure that even if you win over the
gaoler you have courage to act out
your own part: Remember that yours
is far the most perilous part Of all.
My hand would scarcely be seen in it.
The gaoler, with five thousand pounds,
could afford to leave the country, but
you would be found in the cell and
have to face--''
THE music of the row they'd raise!
| know it. I'm not afraid. Go ahead.
I'll do my part" said Amelia bravely.
eff the peril We're all my own
"Now you are at your doubts and
hesitations again. Think of Eudora's
peril and act With decision"
''You are right. Eudora should be
thought of now; but when she is once
in safety. my dear girl. 1 will devote
all my energies to helping you out Of
any trouble YOU may get into upon her
account" replied Malcolm.
''Thank you kindly. but I will not
trouble you. l shall help myself. as I
have done all my life 1 had great
deal rather you would tell me when we
shall begin to help Eudora," said An
nella bravely.
Immediately. I was only waiting
to arrive. Now, by the time we can
can be admitted I shall so at once to
the gaoler and in private interview
open my plan to him. You, meanwhile.
can visit Eudora in her cell; but l be-
seech you, say not one word of the
plan of deliverance to her until we dis
cover whether the gaoler can he in
duced to favor it. for the subject might
only agitate with vain hopes soul
that is piously trying to resign itself to
DEATH" said Montrose.
.'Nhy, do YOU think me an idiot? OF
course should say nothing to her pre-
maturely, even if l had the opportrl-
nifty. which l should not have. as one
of those women warders is always on
guard over her."
TRUE: but if the governor can be IN.
duced to cooperate with us. he will
make some opportunity for me to con.
vey the news to Eudora. Then L Will
hurry away and make arrangements
for the flight. which may be accom-
plished tomorrow said Montrose
rising, and taking his hat and gloves
They Immediately left the hotel. and
walked rapidly on to the prison, en-
hibited the sheriff's order. and were
at once admitted.
While they waited for minute in
the hail, for some turnkey to attend
them. Amelia inquired in Il breath
less whisper:
.After your interview with the gov
crnor, you will come Immediately to
Eudora"
"Certainly."
but one of the wardcrs Will be
with her. and you cannot speak OF 1t
before either of them, how. then. shall
l know whether your appeal has been
succcssful:'
'.By my face. Could l. with all the