Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1902-09-19

gave way and the shore OF Long Island
appeared in view, already showing the
first signs of spring.
Charlie had perfected what few ar
rangements remained. They would all
go direct to the old Windsor, and there
await the coming of Aleck. when an
interview between him and airline
must result in happiness all around.
1t seemed simple enough, yet none
of them for an instant suspected what
tremendous things awaited them IN
this magnificent capital of the New
World, or the forces which might yet
be arrayed against them through the
energy and scheming of the man who
would not accept defeat.
Here. then, the last dramatic scene
was to be placed. Here Charlie was
20 win his bride, or lose her forever
in this city of restless energy, OF won
derful buildings and unequaled masnl-
ficence. Charlie and his enemy would
come face to face for the last time.
| Heaven be on the side OF the right
| and strengthen the arm OF this war
rior bold who dared all In defense OF
what was innocent and true.
Capt. Brand had almost reached the
end OF his rope. and would doubtless
| husband the remainder OF his re-
sources for one last desperate. mas
terful stroke by which he would win
or lose all.
As usual, there was the customs
trial to be passed through. but when
the gantiet had been successfully run
they were free.
The great and wonderful city
stretched before them.
To Airline 1t was all new. and the
sights that were strange to her eyes
she found to be numerous. from the
lofty buildings to the electric cars that
dashed along ut an apparently reckless
speed.
Capt. Brand accepted everything
philosophically.
He had seen the world: his check
cred career had embraced every
cline. and the startling events that
had fallen TO his share would have laid
the foundation for n very fair second
edition OF Munchauscl or the Arabian
Nights.
Airline was deeply concerned abou,
Maynard Alcck. whom she had not
seen In SO long time.
His whole future was at stake.
II she missed him now. all might be
lost.
Yes, this had been wearing upon her
mind SO long now that IL affected her
nerves. There may have been some
thing more. which neither Of them aaS-
pcctcd-a prcmouItlon OF the startling
events destined 10 take place In their
experience: for some minds seem
gifted with nm almost supernatural
power to anticipate coming chG7scs.
ever NJ the mercury IN tho ba'
rumc,efs tube iN1icaics change in
tho weather hours before Il occurs.
Taking n carriage. they were all
speedily located at the reliable old
Windsor.
Upon inquiry Charlie learned tina,
come one had called for him only tho
day before. and he was constrained to
believe IL must be the young fellow
who had been his companion in the
Antwerp Jail. and whose escape had
riyaicd that of Monte cFisto.
This was good news.
lie had loft word he would call
again. so that all they had TO do Was
to leave n message for him at the
dcEk. and await Developments.
ArIlac was not recovered from the
effect Of tho voyage: nj least. abe was
In no humor for sightseeing until this
ionE.anticipatci interview with her
halfbruthcr were over.
So she kept her room much OF the
tlmc.
whca the so,callcd Capt. Brand SC,
fec, again in New York. he faced now
dangers.
There were those upon tho Riaitn.
actors of greater or icAasT degree. who
must have had dealings with Frcdcr.
/ ick Davenport Macaulcy during the
palny days Of yorc. when no played
his little part in the drama. and man.
fully plod his way. footsorc and weary.
over the railway tics back to New
York after an unsuccessful tour Of the
| PROVINCES.
Some of these worthless could be dc
pended on to recognize their old com.
radc OF those haicyon days. despite the
radical change prosperity might have
made in his personal appearance and
bearing.
Thus evening found them.
Charlie had the pleasure of dining
with Lady Airline.
He cNcrtcd himself to cheer her up.
Several times she seemed to ten.
poTarily throw OF the strange stupor
that had settled upon her spirits, and
for a short period appeared TO be hcs
old self. when. by degrees. the mclan.
choiy crcpt back again.
Tomorrow" said Charlie. whom she
was leaving him TO go to her rooms.
Il hope we will have AlcCk here with
us. and then all must be we'll You
can dismiss doubts and fears. to be
happy once more"
"You will forgive my foolish fancies.
You are always so cheerful and kind. s.
she murmurod. while he was holding
and ardently squeezing her hand, per.
haps quite unconsciously.
Until tomorrow, then"
shall I see you at brcakfast7" he
asked. eagerly.
"ff am feeling quite Will: surely at
dinner"
lie was forced to be content.