The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-05
CHAPTER x.
II Know You Now"

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AS Kitty, very indignant and little fright
ened, entered the room, she heard sound
of subdued sobbing, and entering swiftly, she
found Louie on the floor, her heard buried
on the sofa, sobbng wildly.
= IL found this"-and Louie half showed
4 her ahand,i in which she rasped a small I'M
mounted photograph. 49, sls-:ts
- Kitty uttered little cry Of distress, and
put her hand to her breast.
Z 'I lost it," she cried. IL always wear
it. Give it to me-
Let me look at it one moment pleaded
Louie. Il haven't seen him for so long Did
you know him? Is he married? What does
Z he think about me? 1 can't believe a word
that villain says. Where did you get this?'
Il don't know what you're talking about -
said Kitty, rather bewildered. THAT is a
photo of some people taken in our garden
in London by of our friends. I kept it
because it's the only one 1 have of Ja-of a
friend of mine. I had it round my neck
in a locket. 1 can't imagine how I lost it"
"But-but you know him? You speak of
friends of yours Is he. friend of yours?'
painted Louie, wildly.
He? Why?" asked Kitty.
"Geoffrey-Lord Houlden.'
Lord Houlden! Yes, I know him very
we'll. Do you know him?"
Il was engaged to hinl-we were to have
been married. L loved him. Oh tell me he
has not forgotten me-"
For an instant Kitty stood, dazed, looking
at the girls face in silence. Then a sudden
understanding came to her and she said
What an idiot I've been! I know you
now. You are Lynette."
"Yes-Lynette Randall. But tell me about
him."
He has not forgotten you. He used to talk
about you to me. He loves you as well as
ever said Kitty, quickly
oh, thank Heaven! He did not believe
me false then?" cried Lynette, covering her
face with her hands.
In moment she recovered herself
we must talk while we can. You will
help me? Oh, see you will. I am a pris-
oner here. 1 am never left moment alone
I can't imagine how it is we have been left
50 long. If we ever get free I will tell you
all about it. Don't let's waste the precious
time now. Are you well enough to get out?
Will you post a letter for me?'
I'm well enough said Kitty, sadly But
I'm afraid it's too late. man downstairs
has just stopped me going OUT
Then tn suspect you? was afraid thew
would never let you Ct on my account That's
why I warned you to tell nothing of vour
affairs to Mrs Nettleship.'
Mrs Nettleship!"
"She, calls herself Mrs Brown" said
Lynette, impatiently; land she's as mad as
a halter one subject. Never mind that
How are to get away?"
I'VE must think of some PLAN" said Kitty
energetcally; handbook here Lynette. I
don't care much if never leave here again,
so we'll get you off first"
eff one Of US is out the other soon could
be- said Lynette decidedly; 'and it might
be easier for you to get out than L."
"Hush!" said Kitty. II think hear some
one coming. We mustn't seem to be friendly
mot on any account. All depends on Mrs
I suppose" she went on, little piteously,
at must give you this back''-reluctantly
holding out the crumpled photograph
LET me see if we can't divide it, said
Kitty, smiling. The portrait of Lord Houl-
den was on the opposite side. Yes, see, we