Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-12-18

tn6m 10 us, Wncu L cut MIN SNORT by
Informing him that we had already de-
cided upon hotel. We thereupon en-
tered the vehicle, he mounted the box,
and we set off. From the moment that
we had set foot ashore Miss Kitwate or
had been growing more and more
nervous. When it was taken into con-
sideration that before nightfall some
very unpleasant things might hap
pen. 1 do not think this fact is to be
wondered at. l pitie0 her from the
bottom of my heart, and was prepared
to do all that lay in my power to help
her. 1t was a strange change for her,
from the quiet little village of Bishop
stowe, to the pursuit of a criminal
across Europe to an island in the Med
iterranean.
And when it is over ?" was the ques-
ton i asked myself on numerous oc-
casions. What is going to happen
then? suppose shall bid her good
by. she will thank me for the trouble
/ have taken, and then our scquaint-
ance will be at an end"
After that it had become my habit
70 heave a prodigious sigh, and to
wonder whether She could be induced
to-
But somehow / never got much fur.
Their with my speculations. Was il like.
ly she would ever think twice of me
She was invariably kindly and
thoughtful; she deferred to me OH
everyt hing, and seemed to think my
opinions and actions must of neces.
sity be right. Apart from that l felt
certain I had made no other impress.
sion upon her.
Now, mon ami" said Leglosse
when we had installed ourselves at our
hotel, II think It. would be better that
you should efface yourself for a time
None of the men we are after know
me. but Hayle and Codd would both
recognize you at once. Let ME &c
into the town and make few inquir-
les, and IL they are satisfactory We
shall know how to act. Do your best
to amuse mademoiselle, and I will
hasten back to you as soon as I have
arytniAg to tell"
Upon my consenting TO this arrange.
ment he set off, leaving me free to de-
vote myself to the amusement of Miss
Kitwater. AS soon as she joined me
we made our way into the garden OF
the hotel. and seating ourselves on q
comfortable bench scent the remain
der of the morning basking in the sun
shine, and watching the exquisite
panorama that was spread out before
us.
II wonder what they are doing in
Bishopstowe now?" 1 said, and a mo
ment later wished had held my
tongue.
Poor little Bishopstowe," my com
panion answered. How thankful
shall be to get safely back to it!
don't think shall ever want to trave
again"
"Ah! you cannot TELL" I replied
"You are seeing the world just nov
under very unfavorable auspices
Some day, perhaps. you will follow the
same route under conditions as happy
as these are the reverse"
I think she must have guessed &c
what l referred, for her face flushed q
little, and she hastily diverted the
conversation into another channel, BY
drawing my attention to picturesque
sailing boat which at that moment wal
entering the harbor. ! tried to en-
tice her hack to the subject later, bu
she would plainly have none of it
Only once did she refer to it, and thai
was when we were making our way
back to the hotel o lunch. stated my
fear lest she should find all this run
ming about from place to place firing
for her.
You need not be afraid of that,
she answered. II am very strong, anc
am not easily tired. Besides, you hav,
been so good and kind, Mr.. Fair fax
and have done SO much to insure IN,
comfort, that, if only out of gratitude
to you, | could not very well be ia
tigued. think you know how gratefu
] am to you, do you not?"
AS she said this she looked up a
me with her beautiful, trusting eyes
and so overwhelmed me that it wa
as much as ! could do to keep back tn,
words that rose to the tip of m,
tongue. I answered her to the effec
that I had only done my best to pro
mote her comfort and was about I,
say something further, when lie
glosse made his appearance before us
There was a look of great satisfaction
upon his face.
II think / know now all that Their
is to know" he said. If mademoisell
will excuse me, will tell it. M. Hayl
arrived here some five DAYS ago, an,
has taken possession of charmin,
villa some ten miles from the city. |
is situated on the coast and the agen
declares il to be unique. How long h
intends to occupy it, he. the agen,
could not say, but he has paid higl
rent for it in advance, which appear
to have given unlimited satisfaction
The other two men are still prowlinj
about the city in search of him, blu
their endeavors."
Gould | not go to my uncle ?" Mis-
Kitwater inquired. TT might be pos
sible for me to persuade him TO leav
the island without seeing this wretch
ed man"
II fear it would be useless" ar
swered. And you would only caus
yourself unnecessary pain. No, wha
we must do is to communicate wit
the Palermo police; Leglosse can shoN
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