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more uncomfortable became his desire
| to see the one who had whrled with
/ him in Light Horse" jerry's coach
II wish TO know how soon am TO
see your MISTRESS" he exclaimed i'm
! pulsivcly, sitting up and striking his
companions arm by way Of emphasis.
To his surprise, the hand was dashed
away, and he distinctly heard the sol.
der gasp. II beg your pardon"' he
cried, fearing that he had given pais
with his eager strength.
You startled me. | was half aseop,n
stammercd the other apologetically.
Whom do you mean by my mistress?"
Tier royal highness, of course" said
Loriy impatiently.
II cannot say when you are to see
the princess" said his companion after
waiting so long that Iorry felt like
kicking him.
"Wcll, see here, my friend. do you
know why | agreed to leave that place
back there? | said wouldn't 90 away
from Gralstark until had seen her.
If you fellows are spiriting me away
kidnapping me, as it wcro-I want to
tell you l won't have it that way.
must know right now where we are CO.
in this awful rtorln!'
~ have orders TO tell you nothing"
said the soldier stanchly.
Orders, eh. From whomW
"That is my affair, sir"
Il guess I'm about as much interest
ed in this affair as anybody. and in.
sist on knowing our destination.
jumped into this thing hlindly. but I'm
going to sec my way ont of it before we
20 much farther. Where are we 90.
ing:"
you You will learn that soon
enough" insisted the other.
Am to see her soon? That's what
want to know
You must not insist" cried the sol
dicr. "Why arc you so anxious to see
her." he asked suddenly.
Don't be so blnmed inquistive,"
cried Grcnfall ansrily. impatiently.
"Tell me where We are going or I'll put
bullet into YOU Drawing his re.
volvcr, he leaned over, erasped the
guard by the shoulder and placed the
muzzlc against his breast.
For Gods sake. be calm! You would
not kill me for obcying orders. | am
serving one you love. Are you madf
| shall scream if you keep pressing that
horrid thing against my side" L.orry
felt him trcmble and was at once filled
with c0inpunction. How could he eX.
; poet loyal fellow to disobey orders?
Il beg your pardon Il thousand tines"
he cried, jamminT the pistol into his
pocket. you are a brave gentleman.
!. and l am fool. Take me whore you
will. I'll 90 like lamb. You'll admit,
, however, that it is exasperating to be
going in the dark like this"
/ 1T is very good thing that it IS
darlA' said the soldier quickly. The
t darkness is very kind to us. No one
, can see us. and We can see no one
Il should say not. haven't the
: faintcst idea what you look like, Have
seen you at the castle?'
, Yes, frequently"
, Twill you Tell me your name"'
You would not know me by ndme."
= Are you an officer"
NO am new to the service"
} Then III see that you are promoted
you:'
} Il am-er-twenty-two.'
= "Of the nobility
. My father was of noble BIRTH
"Then YOU must be SO too. l hope
; you'll forgive my iudeness. I'm bit
? nervous. you know
| Il forgive you gladly
: "DeviliSh rough road this"
. "Devilish. 1t is Il mountain road"
;, THAT'S where we We're TOO
"Where who were:"
"Oh, a young lady and some time
, ago. just happened 10 think of it
1t could not have been pleasant"
You never made bigger mistake
in your life.'
, "Oh. she must have been pretty,
then
You are right this time. She is Clio.
| rious."
Pardon me- They usually are in
such adventures"
by Jove, you're clever one!
Does she live in America"
That's none of your affair"
, "Oh," And then there was silenca
between tnHtl.
= "Inqusitive fool" muttered Gren to
. himself,
For some time they bumped along
> over the rough road. josting against
| each other frequently, both enduring
> stocally and silently. suddenly LOrry
f remembered the lantern. 1t was sui
! lit with the slide closed when he threw
' it on the seat. Perhaps 1t still burned
and could relieve the oppressive dark
: ness if but for short time. He
| might at least satisfy his curiosity and
look upon the face of his companion.
= Leaning forward he fumhed among
\. the traps on the opposite seat
= Il think I'll see if the lantern is
lighted. Let's have il a little more
2 cheerful in here" he said. There was
1 a sharp exclamation. and two vigorous
4 hands grasped him by the shoulder,
jerking him back unceremoniously.
= NO. no, You will ruin all, There
must be no light" cried the soldier, his
I voice high and shrill.
J, But we are out OF the city"
Il know! l know, But I will not
permit you TO have a light. Against
t orders. We have not passed the out
= posts" eXpostuated the other nervous
: ly.
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