Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-03-30
CHAPTER IX.-CoNT1NuEp.

OnA1 ED lA.-ION IlNOED.
The broad light from the window fell full
Gp0n him, showing him to be d of but
sRedium height, though stout and pale of
Sace- His eyes were dark, his nose long
and slightly dished at the bridge. The
month was sensual, and bespoke his char
-scfer at glance, though his face was by no
means coarse or weak His brow was not
broad, but it was smooth and open, and his
brown hair, greatly pulled about his ears,
zras tied into a queue behind and profusely
powdered.
But he was not striking figure despite the
gorgeous uniform of scarlet and gold
adorned with the waistcoat ribbon and bril-
Giant star of his knightly order. Something
there was about him which impressed me
Etth the littleness of his nature, and there
.ssas a Turk in his side glances wholly in
.s,0mpatible with an honest, fearless spirit.
Undoubtedly he was man proud of his
ssank and power-a man much given to self
~<osTamunion and silence. His official stand
ting was indicated by the single heavy epau-
lest adjoining his right shoulder. His sword,
With its belt wrapped about it, he carried in
his hand.
81 declare, madam he said. as he
strengthened himself and walked to hand
azsoxnely appointed table, on which he de-
sseosited his sword, 'you have braved the
-@Ssrm and stolen march on me, as you
against the terrors of tempest and earth
quake? You are the queen of graciousness
20 thus honor me. Do you find Lounsbury
20 Sour liking?" And as he pronounced
the name he recognized my presence by a
Book and an almost imperceptible bending
Nnf the head.
Now | protest, Sir Henry!" said Mrs
fzsadely, rising and affecting petulance as she
adjusted her costume. "You interrupted
rzue before / had come to conclusions. The
affair is none of my making, and ] am
eTOken-hearted at its necessity. Oh, neces-
s7Ey is such dreadful worlds it not,
Capt Lounsbury? Really, Sir Henry, l sup
fEsosed you would not come for hour yet,
Dot, now that you are here, viii leave you
TN settle with the captain while look after
my recreant ward. Sir Henry, feared |
would have found her with you. Ali Capt.
bloomsbury, ones children, be they ours by
law or nature, are such trial-such trial!
aVden shall l know of your decision, Sir
Heary:" Then with upward look and
clearly affected archness, "You will honor
-lu1e tonight, will you not, Sir Henry?"
What answer Clinton made [ never knew.
HE held out his hand to her. the fall OF
Lace from his cuff almost covering it, and
with step unnatural as that in the
'sninuet escorted her into the hall, closing
-stfae door behind him.
He was not absent long / had but time
AZ TAKE III Tile OcldlfS Vi tic SiSSdhliS 1ui
saz2sshed apartment, fr ON its carved fireplace
behind the table to the carved casing OF
.&hc window overlooking the Hudso1, wher
sSsc entered rather hastily, his face nc
'&onger bearing its genial expression, and
O~ith something of business-like air seated
sEsxTnself at the table, motioning me to take
the chair opposite.
Before speaking he cast quick giauces at
Ene, instantly removing his eye from mine at
Jgse met my gaze, but Immediately returning
Go the charge. Finally, he began quite
SHARPLY:
Are you Capt. Lounsbury?"
by heart ieaped at the question, and
ssaIled myself together with the firm in
Ex.ntion of laying violent hands on him if ht
bad discovered the fraud, but l answered
tEzusetly and with an answering look:
Yes, your excellency.
Cseneral Knyphausen has always vouehec
Fer you. but you hardly appear the des
rrerado 1 had been led to expect You
physique and carriage make You an excel
Eent agent-if-you have subtfety behind. ;
dis manner was unsuspicious, and thi
relieved me. Bowling, [ answered.:
FL have seen service, your exceiieIcy
and have always rendered good accoan
4Sf myself
$50 am told" he replied "You are
remarkable man. You look and speak Tx
n gentleman. yet your record is shady. sir
still he put in hurriedly, 81 am not crit
ez-ssing. War has its necessities. You reas
she order given you yesterday
Eyes, your excellency."
-Are you prepared to act on its sugges
1ssons"
Eyes. your excelleney."
He stopped as if perplexed, and passed h
SaAnd across his brow.
~you were not successful in your mission
80 Norfolk Why did you not reporty"
THE party was out of reach, ven
lznred, hazarding the guess that he referre'
TO the kidnapping business tBut ! mad
amends later. have been i'll from wound,
j continued, pointing to my sling. whic
4s1rough all the excitement in leaving tn
Kings Arms l had not forgotten.
~zEVill you undertake a similar Grand
:xs<re in the city, and in connection with tn
]. zrsp to Newport:" be asked, looking at N
szn<s then away.