The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-12-17
CHAPTER XVI


appeared gratified that the stranger
had contented himself with so short an
interview
Armstrong babe the practitioner fare
well, and this proved the last he was
to see of him. The young man went
to the stables to feed and water Bruce.
not knowing how soon he might have
need of him.
Returning to the house he met Fran
ces Wentworth evidently in search of
him. 1t seemed to him she had been
weeping, and there was perceptible
change in the cordiality of her mar
ner toward him. He feared this was
perhaps to be accounted for by the
admiration of her beauty which his
glances might have betrayed, and be
resolved to be more careful in future.
although 1t was difficult to repress the
exaltation he felt at the prospect Of
being her companion on long and
possibly dangerous expedition.
HAS my brother spoken to you of
my visit to Oxfordr she asked.
yes"
would it be as convenient to you to
set out tomorrow morning as this after
noonT
"Quite. 1t would be better. in fact,
for my horse had hard day of 1t yes
terday, travelling / don't know how
many miles. Perhaps you can tell me
where am. | could get no Informs
tion from my surly jailers.'
"You are in the southern part of Dur
ham, near the Yorkshire border"
1--WE have come even farther than I
thought. A days rest will do no harm
to the horse"
81 thank you" the girl said somS
what primly as she turned away
Then, pausing and hesitating a mo
ment, she continued, with face hall
averted, my brother and l are twins
and perhaps the more devoted to eacl
other on that account. would d.
ANYTHING for him. / wish to gtay ant
see the nurse installed"
81 thoroughly understand the situa
ton, and l wish l were able to te
you how completely sympathize wit
you. Although I know your brothe
SO short a time, l am only too glad t
be of the slightest assistance to him.
This gracious avowal did not appea
70 have the effect 1t merited. Som
trace of frown married the smooth
: ness of the girls brow, and her lip
became compressed. If q stranger
TO be robbed and thwarted 1t Is emDal
RAISING to hear friendly protestatior
from him, especially when there Is d
doubt about their truth"
81 thank YOU" she murmured agar
and left him abruptly.
IT was very early next morning VINE
Armstrong stood by his black horse
the lane under the trees, WAITING II
his fair charge, who seemed to exercl
the privilege of her sex In being lat
Old John was already mounted Oh
animal that. besides carrying him, W.
mack horse for the luggage required
the Young lady on her travels. Wn'
tba girl appeared Armstrong stepp'
torward TO effer his assistance, put
voc a fraction of a second too late lc
Is ignoring him, she was In her sauu
III and away before he could utter d wor
De He admired the light ease with VIM
she accomplished this act ana Sd"
onco she was practical horsewoma
on &c good terms with her steed as
~ was with his own. She rode down :
lone 70 the main road, then turn
%. so,,th never looking again toward
IL horne she was leaving-hurrylng'
dood as If it were her purpose 10
ont of sight as soon as possible
After an hour Of this Arms'rons
con 70 wonder where ne was goil
..,o had been said to him regal
inc the route to be taken anu .ne NE Z
went on as confidently, never .u' =,
y ~ hood as II she and not ne w
~ ns 80 the leader of the expedition.
+ ,ou D quietly at this. Then gatns !,
rein, Bruce, requh' - horse
- stepped out and overlook ins "'
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u STANFORD. After tbat we Drs ~. ", ~ y,
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