Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-01-18
cHAprER X.-ocontinued,

When Lorry regained consciousness,
he blinked in AFFECT amazement. There
{ was dull. whirring sound in his ears,
and his eyes had glaze over them
: that was slow in wearing off. There
were persons in the room. He could
see them moving about and could hear
them talking. AS his eyes tried to take
in the strange surroundings hand
was lifted from his forehead. and a
soft. dreamlike voice said:
"He is recovering, Mr.. Anguish. See,
his eyes are open! DO you know me,
Mr.. Lorry:"
The unsteady eyes wandered until
they fell upon the face near his pillow.
A brighter CLEAN came into them, and
there was ray of returning intelli-
gence. He tried to speak. but could
only move his lips. AS he remembered
her she was In white, and he was puz-
zled now to see her In garment OF
some dark material suggestive of the
night or the green Of shady hillside.
There was the odor of roses and violets
and carnations Then he looked for
the fatal, fearful. glaring chandelier.
1t was gone. 'Hhe room was becoming
lighter and lighter as his eyes grew
stronger. but 1t was through window
near where he lay. So it was daylight!
Where was he?
How do you feel old MANI" asked
familiar voice. A man sat down be-
side him on the couch or bed, and big
hand grasped his own. Still he could
not answer.
Doctor" cried the voice near his
head, "you really think 1t is not seri-
ous:'
II am quite sure" answered mans
voice from somewhere out in the light
at is bad cut, and he is just recover
ing from the effect OF the ether. Had
the blow not been a glancing one his
skull would have been crushed. He
will be perfectly conscious In short
time. There is no conclusion, your
hiyhness."
II am so happy to hear you say that"
said the soft voice. Lorry's eyes sought
hers and thanked her. A lump came
into his throat as he looked up into the
tender, anxious blue eyes. A thrill
came over him. Princess or not, he
loved her-he loved her! "You were
very brave-oh, so bravew she whis-
pered in his eur, her hand touching his
hair caressingly. my Americana
He tried to reach the hand before 1t
faded, but he was too weak. She Gid
ed away, and he closed his eyes again
as II in pain.
Look up. old man. You're oil right,
said Anguish Smell this handkcr-
chief. 1t will make you feel better"
A moist cloth was held beneath his
nose. and a strong. pungent odor darted
through his nostrils. In moment he
tried to raise himself to his elbow. The
world was clearing up.
Lie still bit, Lorry. Don't be too
basty. The doctor says you must not"
Where am l, Harry:" asked the
wounded man weakly.
I'm the castle. I'll tell you all about
1t presently"
IAN In her room?"
y
across the hall in'-here he whispered
-"Cncle Caspars room. Caspar is
count"
and she is the princess-truly:"
What luck!"
What misery-what misery!" half
moaned the other.
.Bosh. BE man! Don't talk SO
loud either! There are half dozen in
the room"
I.orry remained perfectly quiet for
ten minutes. his STAGING eyes fixed on
the ceiling. He was thinking Of the
abyss he had reached and could not
cross.
what time is it?" he asked at last,
turning his eyes toward his friend.
Its Just Z o'clock. You have been
unconscious or under the influence of
ether for over four hours. That guard