Rocky Ford enterprise., 1902-08-01

appearance.
Stuart Immediately decided to make
full disclosure.
An opportunity came In good time
whereby they could converse without
being overheard.
Then Charlie let loose.
He fairly staggered his companion
with his first volley. containing the
account OF the famous baron and his
charge that Airline Brand was the most
dangerous as well rs notorious advea-
turer In all Europe.
While Artemus was yet gasping
from the effect OF this hot shot, Char
lie poured in grape and canister. He
sketched the dramatic advent of the
professor on the scene. the challenge
to duel he had flung at the supposed
disturber of his family peace. Charles
amazed questions concerning yellow
hair and blue eyes. and finally the SOL
emn agreement that had been reach
ed between them.
Charlie. having exhausted his roper
toire. now turned the tables.
What became of you. my dear
boy?" he asked.
II waved you farewell" Artemus
said.
Then you were not In the second
coach?"
'Ay. ny. You sec. the fair lady
neglected to favor me with one Of her
cards. and was compelled to adopt
measures of my own In order to dis
hotel In the Rue de Mcnnisters.'
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frown. rememberin. the card he held.
Yes. my boy. the same. I was sat
isfied that had found out Just where
she put up but curiosity induced me
to wayiay the doorkecpcr. he who
opened the carriages and exercised
tho functions of faetotum. So. put
ting bit of silver In his hand. ask
ed him who the lady might be-shc
with the veil over her face. He
scratched his head aa though bit
puzzled himself. and then suddenly
answered. ms though at random:
"'Miie. Brand"
Charlie had been 1Iatcning eagerly.
He gave vent to an exclamation OF
satisfaction.
"Artcmus. you arc brick'"
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grim smile. AZ though he could scent
nomcthih. that haa not yet become
visible to the naked eye. y came TO
the conclusion the young iaay hau
given US her true name. attcF an'
though she limited at possessing an
other
"Ycs: why did she say tha,f' unused
Charlie. But one thing seems clear
there = an airline brand aites an anu
to-nishs ! am bound =" discover ~has
relation. " any connects hcf win sh's
bold. Intriguing countess OF inc run
away WI" OF IN" Hcff Fs"''aso'-
ci'hcr that. OF '"-""'t"" ~" o"'S''
Tor duel
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m. feit n sensation of tremendous
relief
For the lady. while pleasant and
even handsome in her appearance.
was a stranger.
lie bowed cautiously - the lady.
Il am a stranger to you. iady-an
Engiishman. Stuart by name. Through
some misadventure have become.
much against my will. I assure you.
mixed up In your domestic arrange
men,s, and have come here to throw
myself upon your mercy and beg your
gentle indulgence as an intcrccssor. =
The lady looked astonished.
"sir. sxplain. Who sscks to Il,
xou harm. a.d Of whom am I TO beg
insnigcpcc-- he asked
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