The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-02
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The dukes appearance reused him, and
he glanced with visible surprise az the
distinguished and aristocratic figure
which the supposed policeman presented
But he made no comment. and his first
words were about the cagon.
Now j como TO remember" said he, Il
put the Queen Bess fagon in this cabinet
It must be so, although as have left nay
key al my rooms In 81. James street, /
can't satisfy myself on the point
Tie duke, now perfectly convinced OF
the character o. his visitor. waited only
TO see him lay his hands on the ca ninet.
Such an action would be the signal for his
instant arrest. But before ths young man
had time 10 either speak again or 10 put
out his hand towards the cabinet. there
came the sound OF wheels quickly ap-
preaching the villa moment later a
neat brougham rolled up 10 the door. The
young man carted to the window. tore
open the shutter. and looked out. The
duke. suspecting the arrival OF confeder-
ates. turned towards the cabinet and took
his stand liz front Of il.
Go and open tho door" ordered the
young man. turning round. Don't keep
the lady waiting outside this time OF
night
Curiosity conquered prudence: the duke
set more value on a nights amusement
than on the Queen Bess fiagon. He went
obediently and opened the door OF the
villa On the step stood a young and very
handsome girl. Great agitation was evil
dent in her manner
he ha GLya
Yes. madame. IL ! lead you to the sit
tng-room, you will find him there" an
swered the duke gravely; and with bow
he preceded her along the passage.
When they reached the room. the lady.
passing by him. darted forward and flung
herself afrectionately into the young
mans arms. He greeted her with equal
warmth. while the duke stood in the door
way in some natural embarrassment
Il escaped so successfully" cried the
lady. My aunt went TO bed at II: so did
i. At II / got UP and dressed. Not a soul
heard me come downstairs, and tho
brougham was waiting at the door, just
as you said"
My darling" murmured the young
man. foEdiy. Now, indeed. our happi-
ness Is certain. BY tomorrow morning
We shall be safe from pursuit" Then he
turned 10 the duke. II need not tell you,"
said he that you must observe silence
on this matter. Ohlige me by going to
my room and packing a bag, you'll know
what shall want for two or three days,
l can give you a quarter OF an hour
The duke stood IN momentary hesita-
ton. He was bewildered at the sudden
change in the position caused by the ap-
pearance of this girl. Was he assisting
then. not al refined and ingenious burg
larry, but at another kind of trick? The
disguise assumed by the young man might
have for Its object the deception Of
trustful girl and not an abduction of the
Queen Bess fagon.
We'll, why don't you obey?" asked the
young man. sharply: and. stepping up to
the duke. he thrust a ten-pound note in
TO his hand. whispering. Play your part.
ard earn your money, you fool
The duke fingered no longer. Leaving
the room he walked straight, rapidly. ana
with a firri tread upstairs When he
reached the top he paused 10 listen. All
was still, Stay, A moment later he
heard slight notes.-the noise OF some
metal instrument turning. proceeding
from the room which he had just left.
The duke sat down in the landing and
took off his boots. Then with silent feet
he crept cautiously downstairs again. lie
paused To listen for an instant outside the
si:ting-roonn door. Voices were audible
but he could not hear the words. The oc-
cupanfs OF the room were moving about.
He heard a low. amused laugh. Then he
pursued his way to the hall door. lie
had not completely closed IL after admit
ting the lady. and he now slipped out
without a sound The trougham stood IN
front OF the door. The duke lodged be
hind IT, and the driver who was leaning
forward on his seat. did rot see him. The
next moment he was crouchiug down 10y
the side Of his friend the policeman. wait
ing for .he next development IN the plot
Of this comedy, or crime. or whatever Il
might turn out 10 pc He put cut his
hand and touched his ally. To his amuse-
ment. the man, sitting there on the
ground, had fallen fast asleep.
Another proof" unused the duke, in
whimsical despair THAT Il Is impossible
70 make any mode OF life permanently
interesting. How this fellow would de-
spise the state Of excitement which /
for the moment am SO fortunate a. TO
enjoy Wen. l went wake him unless
need arises"
For some little while nothing happened.
The policeman slept On and 'he
driver Of the hrougham seemed sunk IN
medit a.i1 IA. unleSs. indeed. he also were
drowsy. The shutters OF the sitting room
were again closely shut. and no SOUND
came froTr behind them The duke
cr0uched motionless. but keea!y observ-
ant
Then the hail door creaked. The police
man snored quietly. bat the duke Ieant
eagerly forward and the driver or the
hroughAm suddenly sat UP quite straight
and gTsspsd his resns more nrmly The
door was cautiously opened: The lady ana
tire young man appeared on the threshold
I'he young man glanced Up and down the
iaDe. 'hen he walked quickly towards the
broughanl ara opened the door IRE LADY
followed him. As she went sire passed
within four or FIVE feet % where tnts duke
lay hidden. And. a. she went by. the
duke saw-wh8t n hair expected. Yet
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% thc goi1 = the Queen Bess naxoa.
which she reid IN her giovea hands
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sIve~s n the mind o. the Duke ~ Pei5A-
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