Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1903-12-04

| Cautlously he conducted them
DOWN the stairs. Beatrice repressed her
oreaoh' although her bosom heaved tu-
muituously; the fear of discovery choked
her and she was forced to use all her
energy in order not to Illustrate their es-
cape.
Noiselessly, Kennesh pushed the heavy
oaken door open. Darkp ess rested mys-
teriously over natures bosom, while
sweet repose had enshrouded every living
creature. Only nightingale sung her
melancholy, plaintive song, and the
stamping OF horses hoof denoted the
road which the fugitives were to follow.
Kenneth united the animal and said:
My lady, you had better ride the dis
lance Through the forest, as the road is
very rough"
Beatrice nodded assent and Kenneth
assisted her to mount And holding the
steed with one hand and with the other
supporting Julia, he conducted them to
the broad open road where he had left
the luggage hidden in the bushes. Then
he assisted Beatrice in dismounting and
requested her to accompany Julia for
short distance to the inn. while he fol-
lowed closely with the horse and bag
gage. Mrs. Lathrop welcomed the two
women ut the open door.
My mother Miss Albenson," explain
cd Kenneth. "She will see to your well
fare"
my lady, you are heartily welcome.
Our home is humble, but open at all
times"
At this cordial reception Beatrce's
anxiety vanished; gladly she entered the
house, and sank exhausted upon an old
fashioned sofa, near the old gentleman,
Humphrey Lathrop. White linen COW
cred the table on which was served
| light repast
"You are surely tired and hungry and
cold, so please accept at least a cup of
hot tea" pleaded the hostess.
| Beatrice repeated the singular &C
acquaintance she had made with Ken
meth, and expressed her siucerest thanks
| for the service rendered.
you have performed service for me,
Mr.. Dathrop, that l can never repay; but
| will always remember you with my
sincerest thankfulness," she said. "And
yet / need your further advice. Where
shall | go? l will never return to my
step-father's house, for | earnestly be-
| lieve him TO be in the conspiracy"
THAT is So" affirmed Kenneth. You
will understand everything better when
| you are yourself again. But this day is
precious, Miss Albeason, for you are not
yet in perfect safety and must not miss
the train"
"Of course | shall follow your direc-
tons implicitly, as l know l cannot re-
main here very long. When shall | go?
| What shall l do? Give me your ad-
vice"
7 opir
| cessfully battle all attempts to find your
| hiding place"
II will take the train for London.
Though my means will not reach very
| far, | hope to gain livelihood in some
! honorable way"
"Never mind that, Miss Albenson. At
present you must not do anything that
would have tendency to make us
known. The detectives are very Keen,
therefore they must not see you if it can
be prevented"
"But how can I earn maintenance
thenY''
Trust to me: where there's will
| there's a way We will look after that
Miss Albenson. But it is time mother
was ready; father and l will bring out
the carriage and put old Bob to it.
A few minutes later Mrs. Lathrop and
| Beatrice hastily left the room. Julia flung
| her arms around Kenneth's neck and ex-
claimed:
Kenneth, my love, you are indeed a
| faithful soul. What you have done thus
night, how you have behaved yourself to-
ward my mistress, | will never forget. .
'Then we will get married at London"
he responded, lifting her up and Impress
ing kiss 1t is not necessary to placard
it on every corner We can be married
in one of the most frequented churches,
where. among Il number of couples long
ing for matrimony no inquiries will be
made
"What then? Our love is not sufficient
70 support us and the young lady.
Too true, Julia. But then my father
can aid us. He served for many years
| on the police force and he certainty mas
oeouaintances who can procure me po-
! sition. The young lady will remain win
ne rntil she has attained her majority
For n few moments the carriage stood
hofnra the inn. Kenneth's parents ac-
ccmnanied them to the station. where
Beatrice. Julia and Kenneth shortly al
forward departed for London without
any mishap
Darkness was creeping over the
ground and yet victer Raymond had not
arrived at his parents home, which wa'
situated little distance from the cry
His parents did not entertain any aux.
iety as yet, as they presumed ne WAS 4,
his uncle's residence, or. perhaPs, nav
been invited to supper and then haa gong
IN attend the theater. However, tue GU
loav could not Danish a vague present.
mcnt of portendng evil. Finally the
door openef and Victor entered the room
Mrs. Raymond quickly raised her eyes
from the work she was performing, anu anu
the hearty salutation which was on her
lips died away when she gazed upon ' ~
tors haggard countenance.. !, -
Mother. / have come, was All ne
said, aud then sank heart-broken INTO mo.
chair. covering his face with MS hauus'