Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1898-02-03
CHAPTER XIV.

Kola's residence was three storied
house. 1t was very old styled in appear
ance and was the only building in the
block which stood back from the street.
Il had q garden in front protected by a
massive iron fence 40 feet in height.
Hendricks unlocked q side gate, went
to the door and raped with the old
fashioned knocker. Lampkin had no
ticed from the garden that there were
no lights in any Of the windows, and
when the door opened on its creaking
hinges the absolute darkness within was
an additional surprise.
"Hellol Here we are" said Hen
dricks, addressing some one behind the
door. "Stand here and wait for Mr.. Kola.
Hes behind with the party. Come on,
doctor" Hendricks caught the arm Of
his friend and drew him down what
seemed to be a dark hall. AS they
moved along Lanlpkin heard the mass
i've door close with little puff of es.
Gaping air, and then, as all sound from
the outside was instantly excluded, he
knew that the doors and windows had
been purposely padded.
DR.. Lampkin heard Hendricks sliding
his fingers along the wall for about 30
feet. Then they paused. Hendricks took
hold Of the knob of a door and opened
it soundlessly, and when they had
passed through it closed softly into its
padded frame.
Now We are all hunky dory," re-
L. - .r,t,1
are. I've got to get you into another
disguise They must not recognize US
as the two old codgers they saw at Nine.
Kingsley 81 mean in case a light
should be struck. don't know Kola's
plan exactly"
Hendricks stopped aud began to feel
about on the floor. Here We arep' he
exclaimed presently. "Take off that
beard and put on this cambria domino.
It will be cooler"
DR.. Lampkin obeyed as we'll as he
could In the darkness.
Where in thunder are we?" he asked
as be took off his false beard and handed
1t to his friend.
"In the room Kola has arranged for
the manifestation. Have you got the
rig on? Can you find the eye holes"
"I'm all right and a great deal
more comfortable, replied the doctor.
"Sit down here, "said Hendricks. II
have picked out this place for you. You
can witness not only the show, but can
SEQ the spectators Shl hear some-
thing. 1t was key in the door,"
hoosJ -, foo& g1;
ing on the thick carpet as he glided
away in the darkness. Then the roar Of
the city sounded through the house,
and he knew the front door was open.
Come in. You have nothing to fear"
sounded the strange accent of the adept.
"You are perfectly safe here
by Jovel" drawled Montcastle.
"Do you expect us to go into house as
dark as cavern with a man we never
saw before7'
"You may stay out IL you like" an
swered the adept. ut is no. for me to
urge. 1.-THE revelation is only for you.
Ny master sent for you. was to know
you by--but need not tell You that.
''Of course we will 60, now we
have gone go far as this" spoke up
Stanwood. II am not afraid. Are you,
Bcntony'
"No," replied Ralph's voice. "I-I
was only thinking that the ladies'
"There will be light presently"
said Kola, still in his placid monotone.
but you must decide now what you
are going to do Every minute lessons
your chances Of getting a strong psychic
revelation"
Come on" said Ralph. 1--WE are
ready. Dispose of u.s."
II think, perhaps began the weak
voice Of Allen, but the closing door in
terrupted it. The next minute Lampkin
heard them entering the room he was
IN and the adept giving them seats.
"Now be perfectly quiet. Speak under
no circumstances, "said the adept i'm
pressively. Then be raised his voice and
asked:
lis the master here?"
"He sleeps, but awaits an awaken
ing" sounded a deep, solemn voice in
the distance.
"Tell him the people holding the
eternal sign Of death are in the audience
chamber in accordance With his desire.