The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-20

Keep MS engagement Tor thut evening"
come what might
OH sublime faith II would re-
Quire mountains to crush a positive
belief In the conviction OF his own eyes
and his own intuition.
Dinner came next
lie could amuse himself with a
thousand and one theories bearing
upon the case
Charlie was enjoying his dinner
with a fair amount OF satisfaction,
considering what load he carried
upon his mind. when Artemus, who
had been given his address. made his
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 end his
charge that Airline Brand was tho most
dangerous as well as notorious adyea-
turer In all Europe.
while Artemus was yet gasplng
from the effect Of this hot shot, Char
lie poured In grape and cannlater. He
sketched the dramatic advent OF the
professor on the scene the challenge
10 a duel he had hung at the supposed
disturber OF his family peace, Charlie's
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
boy7" he asked
Il waved you farewell" Artemus
said.
Then you were not in the second
coach3"
Jay, 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
cover her residence. She went to the
hotel in the Rue de Mennlsters."
That's the De Ia Paix." with q
frown, remembering the card he held
yes. my boy, the same. l was sat
isned that had found out Just where
,, she put mp hut curinalty induced m,
TO waylay the doorkeeper, he whit
J opened the carriages and exercise,
the functions OF factotum, so. put
ting bit OF silver In his hand, ask
ed him who the lady might be--ah'
with the veil over her face. II,
scratched his head as though a bill
puzzled himself and then suddenly
answered, as though at random:
mile Brand"
Charlie had been listening eagcrly
lie gave vent TO an exclamation Of
satisfaction.
"Artomus. you are brickl"
80" continued the other. with 0
grim smile, az though he could scent
something that had not yet becoml
visible 10 the naked eye. Il came e
the conclusion the young lady hat
given MS her true name. after all
though she limited at possessing an.
, other"
"Yos why did she say that?" unused
, Charlie. But ono thing seems clear -
there is an Airline Brand after all; ant
tonight / am bound 10 discover whaI
relation. II any. connects her with thil
bold, intriguing countess. or the run
Z away wife Of the Herr Professor
either that. or tomorrow ! am booked
for a duel"
Charlie Stuart saw the shades O
: night close In upon the old city o.
Antwerp with a sigh OF deep satisfac
, ton.
Reaching the hotel he boldly asket
} TO see Madam Sophie Richter.
Some time elapsed while he waited
lie was on needles and plns-hunl
, up. as Il were, on tenter-hooks by sua
/ pense.
"The lady awaits melnherr In TN
, little parlor over yonder." at last cant
- the message,
r Charlie drew in a long breath au,
entered.
lie felt a sensation Of tremendou
relief.
I For the lady. while pleasant ant
S even handsome in her appearance
. was stranger.
He bowed courteously to the lady.
/ Il am a stranger TO you, lady-ai
y Engllshman, Stuart by name. Through
81 some mimdyenture have become
p much against my will, assure You
mixed up in your domestic arrange
ments. and have come here TO throw
q myself upon your mercy and beg you
y gentle indulgence as an intercessor
The lady looked astonished.
q "sr. explain. Who seeks TO d
you harm, and OF whom am | 10 bel
, indulgence?" she asked.
g Madam, there Is at large In Ant
j werp man who has sworn to hay
D the life OF the wretch who has robbel
his quiet home OF It's one bright jewo
who prowls hither and yon, regard
p less OF his personal appearance
K breathing vengeance, and ready 4
sacrifice all he has on earth II he cal
but ayenge his honor"
, "You really mean that the profos
aor Is here in Antwerp"
"Raglng around like mad bull"
"That at last he has left his must,
old books?"
every much in evidence. | assur