The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1903-01-22
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How often has this picture presented
itself before his mind during days and
nights Of peril. when death howled at
the walls of devoted Khartoom, and
brave Gordon fought back the hordes
Of dervishes again and again.
1t is useless for Mynheer Joe to de-
clare that this young girl has no In
1iuence upon his life. He knows even
while thus endeavoring TO deceive HIM
self that there Is something back Of
it ala hidden power that manipu-
lates the wires-a fate that controls
their destinies.
Accompanied by Mr.. Grimes he
again reaches the piazza. and seeking
a quiet. retired nook they start in to
enjoy their cigars. Mynheer Joe seeks
to throw this last disturbing element
to one side. and being possessed Of re-
markable will power, he manages to
do so. concentrating his mind upon
other matters.
They chat about several things in
general. and seem to be very comfort
able. The explorer. when his cigar Is
half smoked. takes glance around.
and notes that they are quite alone.
for the piazza at this point is desert
ed, the guests having wandered in the
direction OF the supper room. for the
hotel does nothing by halves.
; 1t is 70 longer utterly dark. The
remnant Of a February moon has
crept up over the horizon, and lends q
,penciling of silver to the Egyptian
landscape. 1t is very romantic, for
the moonlight CLEANS from many q
dome-like mosque and towering min
aret.
Mynheer Joe. after noting the fact
that they are quite alone, turns to his
companion and makes a remark that
has a peculiar ring:
This Is as good time and place
for explanations, Mr. Grimes, as we
can find"
The silver king looks at his compan-
ion and breathes out rings OF smoke.
Explanations? My dear fellow. to
what do you refer" he asks. but the
expression on his face proclaims that
he at least suspects.
There is no neei Of concealment
between us, Mr.. Grimes. You may de-
ccive these good people at the hotel.
but have heard of you, SIR"
"Ohm mutters the individual ad-
dressed.
"Yes." Mynheer Joe goes on quickly.
as though his mind is made up; you
pass as a silver king at Cairo. Across
the water, Mr.. Crimes, you are known
IS one Of the shrcwdest detectives in
the country"
He pauses again as If 70 let this shot
20 home Both puff away at their
cigars. as though the action may clear
their brains. 1t is the explorer who
breaks ;he silence.
"You don't deny tine soft iElpeach-
mem. Mr.. crimes" he says. with
query in his voice.
II have no reason 70. with you. sir.
although should no; like this subject
to become common property" replies
the stout man. in j singularly cool
tone.
Perhaps l can even guess the object
of your visit to Egypt in this year OF
Make q try at it, now
"You are searching for certain in
dividual, by name Joseph Miner"
"Bulrs-eye. first shot" laughs Mr..
Grimes. Come, now, how in the
deuce did you know all this?'
Il have been looking for visitor
from across the writer. Something
told me l should find him in Cairo.
Your especial interest in me caused
me to he doubly watchful. remem-
ber your name through some peculiar
incident that happened when last l
SAW New York, and as Il result l I'M
masked the silver king"
While he thus speaks Mynheer Joe
shows no sign of uneasilcS". He has
not the manner of man who has any
thing to fear when he finds an officer
OF the law following him. One vino
has embeZzled a great sum of money
might show signs Of alarm. but this
man evidently has no s1ch burden
upon his mind. 1t Is with ! far diD l.
ent object In view Mr.. Grimes has
sought him; that is evidest. I'll:
pseudo silver king watches him from
the corners Of his eyes. Now that his
Journey in the burning land of Egypt
has reached its fruition he begins to
entertain doubts as to its ultimate
Gutcess. Mynheer Joe is undoubtedly
man with a determined character.
not easily Influenced. Can he offer
any inducements whereby the traveller
may change his plans and revoke
vow made in the past? Whatever Sc
cret he carries with him, Mr.. Grimes
hopes it may prove effective.
There is little use, then. in my ex-
planning why am over here he says
laconically.
THE same old story-to patch up a
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