Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
THEKING'SRUBIES
4 STORY FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
By Adslaids Fuller Fell
Copyright BY Henry T. Coates 4 Coz
CHAPTER TX.
The Stranger Enters.

Au0 Stranger EuCerS.
Phil and Cover ran away. leaving the
stranger. APPARENTLY helpless, upon tina
driveway.
II hope the chap was not hurt" Phil
painted. when they stood before the cabin
door.
''Of course he wasn't I've fallen off my
| bicycle hundred times without being hurt
in the least"
night prevented them from knowing that
MI Montjoy was not alone in the library.
For the rider whom they had thrown to
the ground was there with him.
When the boys were we'll out of sight
| the wheelman. who was no other than
bernard Leman. arose from the dust, shook
himself and found that he was uninjured.
But catching glimpse of MIR. Glover. who
had started in pursuit of the boys, he be-
gan to groan loudly.
What is the matter. are you hurt?' ask
| ed Mark. approaching him.
Yes. am. somewhat. I saw a light in
the house and rode around here to ask my
wav to Easton." said Bernard-who really
had intended to enter the Montjoy home
on the plea of a punctured tire. as soon as
he had thoroughly inspected the grounds,
but more convenient accident had given
him ali excuse to plead a sprained ankle,
and he well knew that his friend Blackhart
was but short distance away.
When the tutor learned how the accident
had happened and saw that the man ap-
peared to be suffering. he summoned Mr..
Montfoy. who Immediately dispatched a
servant to Easton. telling him to bring the
first physician he could find. The man
met DR.. Blackhart within a quarter of
mile of the house and Immediately pressed
him into service. When he reached the
Lodge. Bernard had been assisted into the
library and was resting in an easy chair,
awaiting his arrival.
1t was the first time DR.. Blackhart had
seen the interior of the mansion and his
rowing black eyes took in every detail of
the room.
1.-The foot must be bandaged with hot wa
ter and the patient kept perfectly quiet for
week" he said. as soon as he had ex
amined the supposedly injured foot.
Ah. impossible. impossible! l can't stay
here a week: it is utterly impossible, /
say" protested Bernard running his fing-
ers through his hair as if greatly agitated.
Mr.. Monttoy started as he did so, for
upon the third finger of his left hand was
the exact counterpart of the famous ruby
belonging to his wife's grandmother.
Could it be that the wearer of that jewel
was descendant Of Madam Dupre's long
lost son? He could scarcely control him
self. so great was his surprise at this Won
derful coincidence. DO not distress your
self" he said. I'VE shall be glad to ex-
tend our hospitality to an injured man.
Il can't think Of imposing upon you, if
1t Is at all possible for me to get away" re-
turned the stranger. at the same time OPEN
ing his card case and extending a card.
Charles Dupre."
Mr.. Montioy took the card and gazed
with amaZement. Here was second proof
Of the young mans relationship to his
wife. for was not Dupre her grandmother's
name? He said nothing Of this to him.
but warmly assured him that he was well
come to remain under his roof as long as it
should be necessary for him to do So
Before DR.. Blackhart started back to the
village he saw Bernard comfortably
sconced for the night in a room in Marion
Lodge. It was II O'Clock. however, before
he turned his horses head toward Easton,
for under pretext Of assisting the patient
to bed he dismissed the servant whom Mr..
Monttoy had sent to see that Bernard had
every comfort.
81 fatter myself that I was not slow to
take advantage of that lucky accident
the latter said. laughing lightly, as soon as
thew were left alone.
YOU'RE smart enough. Bernard. Yes,
I m afraid YOU are too smart for blunder-
ing old fool like me- But il you act on the
square with me. you'll never regret this
davis work"
few minutes the doctor took leave Of Ber-
nard and went to the library, where Mr..
Mont1oy was awaiting him.
He explained that the sprain was not
serious. and thought that the young man
would be able to proceed upon his journey
at the end of week.
Long before even the servants in the
house were stirring Phil arose and dressed,
anu IRVING IdSIeHeu d NIUE On the pillow
to explain his disappearance to Cover,
slipped quietly out of the room, carrying
his shoes in one hand to lessen the chances
Of his being heard. He crept along the halls
and passages through which they had pass
ed the night before, and stealthily raising
the window, he leaped through it. After
putting on his shoes he ran up Old Sugar
Loaf, hoping to surprise Nose in morn
ing nap. The sun was just peeping over
the edge of the eastern hills, crimsoning
the trees and making the leaves look like
the lace work of giants.
He tapped on the bedroom window, but
there was no response. He went around to
the back door and finding it unlocked went
in. The house was empty. Going to the
door he looked out and saw Nose busy in