Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

DaZeOiy ana slowly ne WalAs oocA "
wards the theater. He sits there revolv-
ing puzzled ideas in his brain for about
ten minutes, and then, when the drop
scene goes down on the first act, he stands
up. -,
is his mental decision, and muttering ex-
cuscs more or less vague to his friends.
who arch their eyebrows and look know
ing and satirical in reply. he hurries out OF
th. theater, halls cab and drives to New
Cayendish street.
He rings the bell and asks TO see Miss
Cameron, and as he asks the question
sees Miss Cameron coming downstairs.
"A thousand pardOns, Miss Cameron,
he stammers, hdgeting with his crush
hat, but the fact was I was uneasy.
There were some parcels-that Is, should
say-one parcel, Of some things, jewels
or something Of that kind. which believe
Eric intended to be received here this
evenings gift for-for-his wife. and
was anxious. Do you know if Mrs Eric
Llewellyn received her parcel, Miss Cam
eron? They were to be brought by
commissionaire."
And az he looks eagerly at her he sees
the slightly naughty calmness of Edith's 3
beautiful eyes grow troubled, and her
color deepen, as she bites her lip uneasily.
81 really cannot tell you, Captain Lev
erson," she answers. 81 do not think that
any parcel came here for Mrs. Eric Lew
ellyn. l will inquire, if you wish"
.Tf-if-you will ask Mrs. Eric Llew-
eIIyn herself, Miss Cameron" Harry Lev
erson suggests, with great simplicity.
"They were valuable ornaments, and were
left in my charge, and-and-I am very
anxious about them"
II will ask Mrs. Llewellyn. certainly"
Edith says. quietly, though she Quails at
the discovery that is imminent. "She is
not at home at present, having gone out
on matter of business, believe, short
time
"Then it was Mrs. Eric Llewellyn / me,
about half an hour ago." Captain Lever
son exclaims, cheerfully, but Edith de-
tects a suppressed excitement and hidden
meaning in his voice. Il thought could
not be mistaken! And had the pleasure
of calling a cab for her, and-and-
..Where-where?" Edith interrupts, ir
lowered tones, and a swift. frightened,
backward glance at the door which stands
ajar.
II met her in the Coronet Theater," he
answers, lowering his voice also, and let
ting the anxiety in his honest blue-gray
eyes shine out in response to hers.
.'In a theater, by herselfY" Edith asks,
quietly; but ne sees her white hands clasp
each other and her brilliant eyes cloud
with dismay.
.She was alone certainly when l met
her. and seemed very nervous and bewil-
dered," he says, slowly. "She was hur-
rying out, and she appeared to miss her
way, and l offered to get her a cab, and
she drove to Euston Station"
ITO Euston! Where was she going?"
Edith demands, almost gasping. Gap
tain Ieverson, what shall I do? l an
afraid she is not happy with US or has
some cause for unhappiness, and-and-
I don't think she is coming back again!
What had I best do for her sake and
Eric's sake? You are his friend, know
his faithful friend, or would not con.
fde thps in you"
.Aiiss Cameron; you may trust me to
the utmost. indeed; upon my honor you
mayr' the ,ung fellow says, fervently
II am IS friend-I am his wife's
friend, ID I should be most highly hon
ored if might do anything to entitle me
to a little of your friendly regard"
Il will indeed trust you, and thank you
for all our sakes most truly" she says,
earnestly. advise me what is best to do
TO follow her at once, of course, either
YOU orI. We cannot allow Eric's wife to
be left friendless in whatever impulsiv.
course she is adopting. Advise me at
once, Captain LeversOn. will be guided
by you"
II advise, then, that you and l both
follow her to Euston Station without loss
of time" he SAYS boldly. I'VE can work
more efficiently together"
VERY we'll" she says quickly. Il shall
be dressed in less than five minutes if you
will 20 out and get a cab. We must go
quietly to work"
ITO be cOntinued)