The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-01-15

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On the instant the stop was made the
man sprang from the carriage and dis
appeared in the crowd on the platform.
II was hard for the girls TO realize at
once that the danger was over; the reac-
ton after the great strain had such y
bewildering effect.
Angela found her voice first.
"Oh,"-sle drew deep breath
"what an escape we have had! lie 10
stark, staring mad"
ITO think of his rushing of like
that. We need not leave the carriage
now. Oh, it was dreadful while il last
ed" sighed Molie.
"IIe is evidently cvading pursuit.
hope he may be caught. Iwonder If we
ought - tell anyone about him, Mol.
lie?'
The girl had not decided the question
when the signal for departure was
given and the train began to Move. At
the moment there was rush and
shout. the door was dragged open,
the barehcaded man precipitated him.
self into his former place in the ear
rage. breathless and painting. The
girls, literally parayzed by the terror
of the awful surprise, were struck
dumb. They could not call for help I'M
iii it was too late ana the station had
been left behind
Several moments passed in silence.
Although Angela did not look. she felt
the staring eyes fixed on her. as surely
as if she saw them.
. The man moved uneasily and cleared
his throat. Angela's heart beat wild
: Is: the crisis had come.
/ 81 beg your pardon" he jerked out
: the words in peculiar and awkward
i way brighten you?'
: "Yes," she agreed, hastily. "You
( did"
a IL failed in my attempt, though l
/. ran half way through the town. hope
: 10 have better luck next time. | shall
;. try again at Birmingham, the next sta
t ton"
Q "Oh! hope so. Indeed. | am sure
y you will succeed at Darlinghas,.'
r "You know the town? Then perhaps
d you can direct me where TO go"
e ..Yes. know the town very well"
it said Angela. boldly.
O .'But how do you know what want =
a ~ don't know what you want. Ger
D. .ainlv not. haven't thought about Il
+, at ALL"
We "But you said You were sure would
succeed at Darlingham."
" "Yes-that is-no-that is. should
b. be very glad if you succeeded in what
n ever it is
ne Success would be very convenient,
10 he said, drolly. II was looking for a
IA halter" He gave short laugh. Il sup
X pose that does not surprise you. does
or it?"
at NO" Angela managed to answer
is "Not at all; it is very nice--yery nat
k ural. / mean"
N Mollies heart gave first, faint throt
h. of hope on seeing how closely the luna
tic was attending to Angela's words
ce To have his mind well fixed on Darling
nd ham was the best way of keeping dead
in ly thoughts out of It,
re- ..Do YOU know a halter? And cal
ng YOU direct me to the shop?'
sc Certainly"
re With his staring eyes fixed straigh
at before him. he began fumbling in III
rr. pockets From one of them he finall.
1T. produced small leather case. The eye
hit of the girls followed his movement
he with terror far more deadly than an.
which had before possessed them Mol
OPP lies pupils dilated still more; the mai
M had drawn something from the case
IRE What was it---that thing clasped within
ate his hand? The lunatic's sudden draw
ng ing forth of a razor from bag, his az
dress to the other occupant of the ear
for rage. Il am about to sharpen this 10
tly YOU. | have been studying your throat
,ur II looks as If it would cut we'll"
at. II shall follow your directions close
do w." he paused in the doorway OF tn
viii carriape to say. Excuse me, l hav
err not moment to lose. Au revoir. youn
be ladies'"
n" lie disappeared from sight at ono
An Angela's nerves broke down compietei
ure in the sudden relation of the strain.
"Let us call the porter. Quick. quick
led. Even as she spoke the train-whic
VS. still had to make up for lost time--w'
he in motion. For some awful ins'ah
are the girls eyes were riveted IN agony
the door.
bu. I'VE are safe! safe at last! Heaven
sert thanked"
Next morning as Angela pass'
the through the hall. fly, with iuggag
the drew up at the door. The Interchange
in greetings, Hello, professor we
low. Toni reached her ears. The hr
voice was the squire's. hearty ana W.
coming: the sound of the second ma
pied Angela start and turn abruptly rom
feet. Descending from the vehicle appear
le TO long, thin figure, with gaunt Ia
I" and staring eyes. His head was y
bare but covered by soft hat. q
,ou. there was no mistaking-the lunat'c'
: IN Some hours later the Trevors We
mink holding a private conference win
! On LADY Of Mapledene in her noudo
eua Tears OF laughter still filed the ey
=" of the latter.
rrs. ~ cannot help it, girls, you must'
no mind. 1t is too killing" she 50