The Saint Paul globe., 1899-03-12

the following day, he met Madame Werner,
who hurried towards him with outstretched
hands.
Mr.. Davenant, l so grieved. So you
have heard nothing of your sweet young
fancee? Excuse me for touching upon so
painful a subject, it must be terrible-the
dreadful uncertainty and suspense! Believe
me you have the WarmeSt sympathy of your
old friend!'
And she pressed his hand cordially, and
appeared so sincere, that Geoffrey's heart
smote him for his hitherto uncharltable opin-
ion of her.
She seemed really a kind warm-hearted
creature, whose motives he had misjudged.
When he parted from her she had extracted
half-promise from him that he would call
at her house at Mazda Vale, to talk the mat
ter over
For she said with her beautiful smile;
Il might chance tc think of something that
might help you in your quest-woman's wit;
you know; and besides, l pride myself on
being somewhat of a clairvoyante"
Her words required to Geoffrey after they
had parted
He was ready to snatch at straw, and his
terrible anxiety made him more than tolerant
OF her vaunted powers.
Madame's eyes sparkled with triumph as
she hailed cab and drove home.
| Il have done well; he has taken the bait
more readily than l dared to hope. Once
within my tolls, 1 will oring all my fascina-
tions to bear upon him. He cannot resist me,
he will soon forget that inspid girl, with her
baby face and blue eyes,
| When she reached home she found Philip
Haldane awaiting her impatiently.
| He appeared IN a great hurry, and at his
| request the cabman remained to drive him
| back to his chambers.
! Madame Werner paid her fare, and was
entering the gate, when a poorly-clad old
woman, who was peering into the garden
where Philip stood, extended her trembling
hand for aims.
She wore old, black cloth gloves, and her
dingy, shrunken black garments suggested
| that 6aU
| Geraldine Werner waved her aside with
gesture Of impatience and closed the garden
gate.
How troublesome these beggars are!" she
said, as Philip crossed the trimly-kept lawn
towards her. rs all well?" she asked,
hastily for he had palld careworn look
upon his face.
Thus far, yes, he answered, and, bending
his head, he conferred with her for a few
moments in low, earnest undertone.
Madame Werner listened uneasily.
Ah shall not breathe freely till they have
got her out of the country! Surely it would
nave been better to have taken her to the
principal establishment instead of hiding in
an obscure little country place like Westdale.
Folks know everyone's business in the coun-
try. My mind misgives me. 1 long to hear
they have left England Then you think it
Will be better % give Wilhelm his instruc-
tions by word of mouth? Certainly it would
be dangerous to write; but, although you pro-
i pose travelling ineosnito to Westdale you run
"a fearful risk. Are you sure you can suf-
fciently conceal your ,identity?"
Yes, that will be all right" Philip shook
hands with her as she spoke. 81 will CALL on
my return, and tell you ALL
He had opened the garden gate when
Madame Werner called him back
stay! Have given you the address where
you can procure the dye they want? 1t wears
Off so quickly that it requires to be con-
stantly renewed
Hush! you will be heard!" he said. hur-
riedly, pocketing the envelope she gave him,
They were so much preoccupied that
neither OF them noticed the old beggar wom-
an who still crouched under the Shadow Of
the wall.
Philip sprang into the cab, and was driven
away, While Madame Werner returned to the
mouse mousse niue reahzlng that some, at least. Of
their condolences had been overheard.