Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1901-10-17

hasn't swallowed her up. I've traced
her a. far as here, and that | tell you
nho eroahed In the Southampton boat ons
dreadfuily stormy night last October,
the only lady paaaenger--and the stew,
ardess recollects her well. She landed
here. You must know something about
her."
Il assure you never saw that girl
here" ! replied evaSiveiy. what In
qulrles have you made after herr"
I've inquired here and there and sy-
erywhere," she said. I've done nothing
else ever since | came. II IL Of great
Importance TO her. as we'll az to Ee. that
should ind her. It's Z very anxious
thing when girl like that disappears
aud Is never heard OF again. all because
she has little difference with her
friends. II you could help me TO find her
you would do her family very great
service"
why do you Hx upon mef' inquired.
Why did you not send for one Of the
resident doctorsg lett Guernsey some
time ago."
You were here last winter" she said.
and you're a young man. and would mo-
tice her more"
There are other young doctors In
Guernsey" I remarked.
"Ah, but you've been In London" she
answered, "and know something OF DIR.
Senior. When you are in q strange place
You catch at any chance OF an acQuaint.
anca."
Come. be candid with me-" I said.
"Did not Messrs. Scott and Brown send
you horeF'
The suddenness Of my question took her
OH her guard and startled her. She hesi-
tated, stammered and finally denied II
with more than natural emphasis.
Il could take my oath l don't know
any such persons" she answered. II
don't know who you mean, or what you
mean. AL want Is quite honest. There
Is fortune waiting for that poor girl.
and | want to take her back to those who
love her, aud are ready TO forgive and
forget everything. feel sure you know
something OF her. But nobody except me
and her other friends have anything to
do with H."
well" ! said, rising to take my leave,
"all the Information l can give you Is
that | never saw such a person here.
either last winter or since. II IL quite
possible she went on 10 Jersey, or to
Granville, when the storm was over.
That she did not stay In Guernsey | am
quite sure"
went away In n fever OF anxiety. The
woman. who was certainly not lady.
had inspired me with repugnance that
could not describe. Surely this person
could not be related to Olivia! | tried
to guess In what relationship to her she
could possibly stand. felt more chafed
than | had ever done about Olivia's Sc
cret. tried to satisfy myself with the
reflection that had put Tardit on his
guard, and that he would protect her.
But that did not set my mind at ease. |
never knew mother yet who believed
that any other woman could nurse her
sick child as well as herself and could
not be persuaded that even Tardif would
shield Olivia from danger and trouble
as could, II were only allowed the
privilege. Yet my promise TO Julia
bound me TO hold no communication with
her.
had strolled down some of the quieter
streets OF the town whilst was turning
this affair over In my mind, and now as
crossed the end of the Rue Haute, |
caught sight OF Kate Daltrey turning
into milliners shop. There was every
reasonable probability that she would
not come out again soon, for saw bon
net reached out OF the window. II she
were gone to buy bonnet she was safe
for half an hour, and Julia would be
alone. had felt strong desire to see
Julia ever since l returned home. My
mind was made up ON the spot. IL |
found her in a gentle mood she would
release me from the promise she had ex-
torted from me when she was In tho
first heat OF her anger and disappoint-
ment 1t was a chance worth trying. II
l were free to declare to Olivia my love
for her, | should establish claim upon
her full confidence. and we could laugh
at further difficulties. She was of age,
and therefore mistress of herself. Her
friends, represented by this odious wom-
an, could have no legal authority over
her.
| turned shortly up side street and
walked as fast as could towards the
house which was to have been our home.
BY bold stroke ! might reach Julia's
presence. rang, and the maid who an
swered the bell opened wide eyes OF as
tonishment at seeing me there. passed
by quickly.
II wish to speak to Miss Dobree,"
said. rs she In the drawing room2"
"Yes, sir" she answered, In hesitat-
ing tone.
l waited for nothing more, but knock
ed at the drawing room door for myself,
aud heard Julia call, "Come in"