The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1903-12-04


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began. forcing d brisk and enthuaiasti
manner. a good wife would he The
saving Of you Cher cheeks crimsoned.
beneath his steady, disconc erting gaze.
but she went on bravely with her set
little speech. Now, take my advice.
and be on the. lookout for q nice,
thrifty young woman, some one who'll
take care of you and look after your.
savings" 4 =
Thank you. ma'am." said the bur-
He stopped abruptly, his words cut
short by the distant shrek Of an en-
CINE that suddenly filled the room.
1.-THE 1880 express!" calculated the
girl. TON has arrived. =
= Your brothcr!'' repeated the bur-
glar incredulously, already %, .s ~
"Yes!'-she was feverishly consult
ing her watch-"he'n be here in Ave
minutes no. ten at the latest. - Hor
voice shook little. Aren't you go
ing now?' lz. - TT
NO." said the burglar. He had
crossed the room and now stood facing
her, his broad shoulders set against the
door. .,.r - =,
mo" he declared emphatically, 'el'vc
about decided to stay and give my
self up" - ..-,.-.
But" she stammered, her eyes look
ing appealing1y in his, I'll want you
to escape this time
The burglar started perceptibly. Hi
escape?" he calculated. Hi couldn't
have card you rightly. mum; you
didn't use that word?'' She was stand
ing by the window, her hands pressed
tightly together. EYES," she said de-
terminedly, escape right away-by
this window. I insist upon II"
He got up on the SILL ''WeIl, ma'am."
(tkus cproachfully), "it's not my wish
you houshtn't to ave tempted a re-
pentant burglar from following after
mis- converted conscience"
She FASTENED in sudden recollection
to pick up his bag from the floor.
Don't wait another instant" she
warned him. Here's your valise.
Now, co."
He swung himself out of sight.
The girl watched a moment by the win
dow listening intently, but not a sound
was to be heard. He must have gotten
away safely. Five minutes passed, ten.
Il need not have hurried him away so
FAST" she thought In sudden disappoint-
ment.
But sudden slam Of the door cut short
her meditations. Hello, Sis," cried a
big voice, and running forward, the girl
threw her arms around stalwart indi-
vidual in an ulster.
Eyes, here I am at last" he an
nounced cheerfully. "Was detained I'M
expectedly by my lawyer in Boston, 80
I sent on Jack ahead. By the way CHS
voice sunk to whisper), he's my ranch
ing chum, whom rye brought back with
me; awfully nice fellow. Gave him my
latchkey and told him to make himself
at home. knew you'd look after him
all right" (He broke into a laugh.)
'And yet in spite of all my directions,
I'm blest If the old chap didn't reach the
house just as I did. Come in, Jack, and
explain how you lost your way!"
I'm afraid there was mistake soua-
where" confessed well-known voice. /
The girl gave a great start. Inks.I
doorway, behind Tom, topping even
tall shoulders, appeared an unmistaA
BILE figure in gray tweeds.
He was coming towards her. As in a
dream her hands were taken in a firm,
friendly grasp. $50 glad to meet Toms
sister," said familiar voice. II really
feel as If knew you already"
$50 do l." she faltered, her eyes meet
ing his in swift appeal, 'and yet don't
even know your name"
tThat's so" broke in her brother. I'll
have to make formal introduction.
Mildred, allow me to present to you Lord
Huntingdon, captain of Her Majesty's
Life Guards and the earl of Deerfield."
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