Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1898-07-11

gathered round the counter. 1t was
plain to him that it would not be many
seconds before the gay and giddy rev.
elers would be Mortified by the awful
report concerning prominent mem
Der of their set.
"My request is decidedly unusual"
he admitted, turning to the ladies and
biting his lips, but the matter is very
grave one. and you will appreciate my
boldness when you have heard what
l have to say. must urge you to or
der your carriage at once. shall fol-
low you to your home. Surely, protect
ed by your own servants you have moth
ing to fear from me-a servant of the
public"
"But we have never seen you be-
FORE" the lady began hesitatingiy.
"Oh, aunt, don't say that interposed
Miss Huntington, completely winning
the heart of the detective by her gentle
ness and rare beauty. Il have read so
much of Mr.. Hendricks courtesy to
ladies, and his bravery, that absolute
ly fear nothing. 1t won't take us
minute" she added, smiling graeiously
on Hendricks. ''I'll order the carriage
and we will meet you at home in ten
minutes"
Hendricks bowed like cavalier and
wendell his way through the maze of
dancers to the office, where he was
joined by Lampkin.
IL presume it is out" were his first
words.
They are talking of nothing else"
replied the doctor. THE excitement is
raging. The proprietor has called in
the police to prevent the crowd FROM
going upstairs
Hendricks peered into the ballroom.
He saw the two ladies entering the
cloakroom.
81 hope they will get to their car
rage without hearing the news" he
grunted. He led Lampkin outside, and
they stood together near the ladies'
entrance till he saw the coachman in
the Huntington livery rein in his horses
near the awning. A moment later Mrs.
Winfret emerged in her flowing wraps.
accompanied by her statuesque niece.
AS soon as their carriage had rolled
away Hendricks bounded across the
sidewalk to an open hanson.
Follow that carriage" he~ said.
brusquely, to the driver, and he jumped
into the cab and was followed by the
doctor.
''All right, SIR" said the driver.
through the hole in the roof.
AS they bowled away Hendricks
looked up at the windows of Caruthers'
rooms.
"Jamb full of sightseers!" he
sneered. sergeant Denham is in his
element. He is posing to that gang
and gloating over his Importance. If
Captain McRae could see him now he
wouldn't hold his job an hour"
The Huntington residence was on
Fifth avenue, not half mile from
! the hotel. and it required only few
minutes for the ladies to reach home.
AS Hendricks and his companion
alighted, and were paying their fare.
they saw the whitehead figures mount
ing the brown-stone steps to the cut
| glass doors. A great stream of light
| flashed across the street as they were
! admitted. Mrs. Winfret went in last,
and Hendricks saw her glance back at
them nervously.
"We'Il give 'em minute to collect
themselves" he said. ''The old lady is
very suspicious. but the young one is
brick, and by far the most beautiful
| creature that ever wore shoe-leather.
Why. hang me if ever dreamt such
being existed! When she turned that
majestic Gibson head and neck, as
began to introduce myself, I wanted
the earth to swallow me up. felt So
| SO inadequate"
Lampkin laughed. 81 have never
heard you express yourself like this,
he said. II had no idea you had even
the germs of admiration for woman
! kind in your makeup" 5"'*'.S
Hendricks seemed to be somewhat
ashamed of his outburst.
''The lights have flashed up in the
drawing-room on the right" he said,
all business again. ''Here goes"