The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1900-10-02

fortunately the train by which we
were travelling was an express and did
not stop anywhere until it reached East
leigh; so that as soon as we were under
way Allie could remove her wig and
bedclothes and sit upright.
Allie, !" whispered, taking her hand
and looking into her beautiful eyes,
"can you believe that so far you are
safer"
Hardly, she said. "But we must
not relax any of our precautions. By
this time the police will have learned
the truth, and shouldn t be at all sur
prised if the train is searched at East
leigh. They're certain to telegraph in
every direction to stop us. !"
"But surely they won't suspect us?'
81 hope not, but we must not make
too sure" Here she crossed the carriage
and took my sisters hand. "Janet,
what could George have been thinking
of to allow you to run this risk? Why
did you do it?'
In reply Janet patted her hand and
looked affectionately into her face.
II you really want to know the rea-
son. it was because we both love you
"You are too good to me-" allie an
swered, her dear eyes swimming with
tears, 'sfar too good. -
Hush You must not say that Let us
be thankful that our venture has pros
pered as it has done.''
Mile after mile sped by, and soon we
had passed Winchester and were draw
ing close to Eastleigh. Then Allie re-
sumed her wig and veil and, having
done so, laid herself down once more
upon her couch. Closer and closer, we
came, till presently we entered this sta
ton itself and with, a great rattle and
roar Of brakes drew up at the platform.
Then ensued the usual scurrying of pas
sengers, the ''by your leave'' Of porters
with trucks Of luggage, after that the
gradual subsistence Of hustle, and in
three minutes all was ready for proceed
ing upon our way once more. But just
as the guard was about to give his sig
nal the station master staid his hand.
Next moment an inspector of police, ac-
companied by sergeant and two or
three constables, appeared npon the scene
and began slowly to inspect the various
carriages. I leaned out Of the window
and watched them, outwardly calm, but
inwardly trembling. Every moment
they We're drawing nearer to our car
riage. / looked behind me. Janet was
seated by Allies side slowly tanning
her. From them turned and glanced
down the platform again. The police
were already at the next carriage and in
minute would be at my door. What
should do? What should say? But I
dared not think. felt I must leave it
all to chance. A moment later the in
speotor arrived and was about to turn
the handle.
Excuse me, said, pretending to
mistake his meaning, "but this carriage
is engaged. think you will find room
in the next compartment.
I'm not looking for seat, . the off,
Ger replied civilly enough, "I'm looking
for an escaped criminal"
Hush, hush! My good sir, not 60
loud for mercy's sake, Whispered, as
if in an ecstasy of fear. 81 have my
wife inside dangerously i'll. She must
not be frightened. +"
II beg your pardon, sir, he answer
ed. "I'm sorry I spoke go loud. . Then
as moved aside to admit him: Don't
trouble, sir. / don't think need come
in, thank you. I"
"I'm glad Of that" replied. "And
pray who is this escapee you are look
ing for?'
"The woman there has been such a
talk about lately, The Beautiful White
Devil. She managed to effect an escape
on the way to Holloway Jail this after
noon. But am keeping the train. /
must get on. Good afternoon and thank
you, sir
'tGood afternoon.
I sat down with an inartioulate ex-
preston of mysgratitude to heaven, and
minute or SO later the train continued
it's journey, not to stop again until we
were in Portsmouth town.
When we arrived at the docks, Wal
worth and carried Allie down the steps
to the wharf, and as soon as this was ac-
eomplished my faithful friend went off
in search Of the launch which, it had
been arranged, should meet and take us
out to the yacht, then lying in the har-
Dor. When he had discovered it, we
lifted our precious burden on board and
steamed out to where our craft lay. Ten
minutes later we had Allie aboard and
safely in her own cabin and were pro-
ceeding down the Solent under full
head of steam. Our rescue was accom-
! plished.
Leaving Walworth and Janet to fight
the battle Of our escape over and over
again on the port side of the deck, that
night when far out at sea Allie and
| paced the starboard, only to find our
selves aft at our favorite spot, the taft
rail.
George, DEAR said Allie softly,
when we had been standing there few
moments "What a lot has happened
since we last stood like this, looking out
across the sea.
eyes, darling; great deal has in
deed occurred to us both, answered.
Then, after little pause, "Alie, do you
know if you had not escaped today
should never have been able to forgive