Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-10-26

t'She Knows all" thought DooFSdi' uo.
lightedly. at is she who has ordered
all. In working for herself, she has
worked for me-" But aloud he added:
''Now. princess, command me-what
shall | do? Return TO Benares.
Remain. Doorgai, l beg you.
You need meF'
"Yes.'
"yhy?'
"A fete is being prepared here. l
wish you 10 assist ut Ii, and | promise
you a surprise
During this interview the three per-
sons interested had slowly approached
the palace. Just before reaching it. the
rapid gallop of a horse was heard on
the stones in the court yard.
1T must be Saugor," thought the
princess, and l must speak with hun
alone"
Turning toward her guests, she gra-
ciously begged TO be excused, promising
10 rejoin them in a few moments; anu,
rapidly ascending the white marble
steps, she entered the palace to meet
SaugOr face to face on his way TO II
her in the gardens.
Mistress" he said, 81 am here"
You return late"
Il have had a long search"
But it has been successful? Did Ed
ward Malcolm perish in the ruins OF
the bungalow
NO, mistress. Edward Malcolm is
alive-I have seen him."
Then you gave my messageT
"Yes. l placed your letter in his
hands. He read ii in my presence"
And she asked, with fervent i'm
patience, The gave you an answer?'
Saugor made an affirmative sign.
And his response-what is it?
"He will come"
"Alone?i
Il think so. These are his words:
Tell the princess that her wishes shah
be accomplished, and hat in one hour
| set out for the palace of Allahabad.'"
where was Sir Edward when he
gave you this reply?"
"He was leaving the palace Of my
lord the governor"
And, after separating from you, he
did rot return there?"
mo; for I followed him some dis
lance unperceived by him. He made
several turnings to the city, and finally
entered the house of the French physl-
cian.'
HE will come, and he will come
alone!" murmured Djella, with an ex-
preston of fierce JOY. "All favors me,
and as o as my will purposes the i'm
possible becomes easy. Have you" she
continued, questioned the boatmen
and fishermen ordered by me to ex-
plore the banks of the Ganges?"
II have done so. All have the same
answer. The river has kept its prey.
The body has not r~eappeared."
George Malcolm is, indeed, deadf"
she murmured to herself; adding,
aloud: do the people Of Benares speak
of the apparition of the envoy of the
goddess in the temple of Bowhanieg'
Under their breath, mistress, and
joy reigns in every heart, and the
brothers of the sacred work gather to-
gether. whispering that the supreme
hour must be at hand"
They do not deceive themselves"
answered the princess. THE hour of
struggle and of victory is, indeed, very
near. Now, Saugor, go transmit my or
ders to the officer on guard. Let all the
exits to the palace and gardens be
guarded, and have me warned in ad-
N of the approach of any visitor,
whoever it may be-"
81 obey" murmured Saugor, who
bowed and went out
Scarcely had Della rejoined Doorgal
and the fakir than the valet who had
announced the visit Of the rajah again
approached her.
'Djerid," she said, "what do you
wish?'
"a very young boy, princess, almost
a child hnn iftcf a rpirn1 ~ the ,alana
He is wounded and appears very weak;
but he has some communication for
you, he says, which is of the highest
Importance"
His name?'
"Kazil."
zone of our brothers." she MUIR
INJURED. 1.-The child who yesterday, at
Lord Singleton's gave against George
Malcolm most crushing testimony.
Let him come-iet him come! / await
him.
A few minutes later the servant led
KaZil before the princess. The young
Hindoo was of a mortal pallor. He
wore one of his arms in a sling. and
appeared to sustain himself with diff
Guilty. Spite of her marble heart, Djel-
Ia, glancirg at the child, felt herself
moved.
"Child," she cried, "you are pale au !
staggering! You are suffering:"
Princess" replied Kazil, II have
lost much blood!'
"Who wounded your
can English dagger"
"When?"
"Last evening"
"WhereT'
"At the attack on the bungalow of
the Malcolms."
Djella made n movement of surprise.
You were taere?"
Eyes, princess"
How Is that possihle?"
"You shall learn. Samid. your SER
want, knowing he might depend upon
me, enrolled me for the expedition. /
was the first to enter the bungalow. by
climbing upon the verandah. Sir
George Malcolm's valet was within.
and struck me with his dagger"
"Ah. I understand Your blood has
flowed In my service, and each drop
shall be largely rewarded. But this is
not all. You have, they tell me. i'm.
portant Lews for me. What Is Its ma.
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