Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-09
CHAPTER xxx.

the cold, clear skies were studded Win
resplendent stars, when Agnes Muir
stood for the first time in front OF the
noble but irregular facade of Dalzlel
Towers, which for long time had occu-
pied such large space in her thoughts
and Imagination. Miss Muir, with Mingo-
Bingo closely following her, assembled the
stone steps leading up from the. avenue
without pausing, crossed the broad ter
race, and, entering the arch, pulled the
door bell. A footman answered her sum-
mons, and she was shown into the vestl-
bule, with the entrance to the tower on
the left, and the grand hallway, still lit
tered with unfinished work, just beyond,
as has already been described.
81 wish to see-Sir Luke Dalziel,' said
Miss Muir in answer to the servants
look of inquiry, and hestating not lit
tie before pronouncing the title.
care you Miss Muir, if you please,
ma'am?" said the footman.
eyes,
eff you please. ma am said the foot
man, throwing open the door leading into
the elevator, you're to accompany me
right up to the parlor at the top of the
tower, where my master is waiting to re-
ceive you,
Agnes hesitated The elevator car,
whose interior was exposed to view, was
a great improvement on the one in which
Chelmsford and Weems had been carried
up several days previously, and whose
tumble into the depths formed something
of an episode in a foregoing chapter; In
deed, it was rather inviting than other
wise, being cabinet-lke in character and
handsomely finished with cushioned seats
around the back and sides, and pretty
little porcelain-shaded lamp burning in
the upper part.
81 never heard of an elevator in pri-
vate residence BEFORE" said Miss Muir.
81 believe shall decline to ascend in this
one"
''Sir Luke is expecting you, ma'am,' y
said the footman, blandly. ''There is no
danger whatever, ma'am."
''Does your master always receive his
visitors at the top of the tower?
always, a'am; that is, ever since the
elevator has been finished"
Every good, then. My servant will &C
company me. Follow me into the car,
Mingo."
"Oh, no, ma'am, my master wouldn't
think of such thing" said the footman,
Fastening to interpose as the gigantic
Kaffir made a movement toward the ele-
vatur. Servants never go up in our new
elevator, ma'am.
Indeed? Then I shall not go up, rest
assured of that" said Miss Muir, very de-
-cidedly.
"Will the lady wait here a moment
while | consult with Sir Luke?' said the
GoOtman.
The footman then stepped into the car
pulled a rope and assembled swiftly out
of sight; Mingo- Bingo, wide-mouthed
with establishment, STOPPING through the
entrance to peer up into the tower In
a few minutes the car redescended, with
Dalziel in it along with the footman.
''Ah! it is you, then, Miss Muir?' said
ne, stepping out from the car. Are you
then, afraid to test the capacity Of my
new elevator?'
mo, not afraid" she replied coldly. 81
wished my servant here to accompany me
and your footman objected"
Dalziel east a swift glance of recogni
ton at the Kaffir. Miss Muir remarked
that his manner was sad and grave; but
at the same time she thought she could
detect subdued wildness in his eyes, to-
gether with a half-suppressed f1utter un.
derneath his reserve of demeanor, which
caused her some secret apprehension.
us it usual for visitors to be accom-
panied by their servants into the very
presence of the person upon whom they
call?" said he, sarcasticaly.
Perhaps not, but it is my pleasure te
make an innovation on the rule in this
instance" said Agnes.
Dalziel bit his lip. and seemed greatly
embarrassed for a moment; but his face
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significant sign to his footman. which die
not escape Miss Muir's notice he said
Have your wish, then, since you seen
so capricious. Step into the car with
your servant, and we will ascend the
shaft together"
At sign from Agnes, Mingo-Bingo
grinning with curiosity, stepped into the
car. she following: then Dalziel got OF
board touching the cord that controlled
the motive power of the elevator, anC
they straightway began to ascend, swiftly
and easily.
The car came to pause, and, reach
ing out his hand, he flung open dool
giving ingress to the elegant apartment
at the top which has already been describ
ed and which was brilliantly lighted
Surprised and pleased with the agreea
bleness of the interior so suddenly pre-
scented to her view. and not dreaming o.
treachery. Agnes lightly stepped out o.
the car. Daiziel following her closely. Blu
the latter turned quickly, as the tai
Kafir was STOPPING his head to step out
and suddenly throwing himself upon hin
with great violence, hurled him back il
the furthermost depths of the car. wher,
the fellow, losing his balance, fell for
moment all in a heap,
Then, jerking the string in manne
that caused the car to swiftly begin it
descent. Dalziel, needless of the savag,
roar that arose from below stepped bael
into the room. closing the door with
bang. and confronting Agnes with a sar
donic smile. She instantly comprehend
ed that she was entrapped. but retaine.
her self-eontrol with wonderful presenc,
of mind.
Il am not so surprised as you NIGH
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