Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1904-03-31
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CHAPTER XIX.


rain swirled and Kissed, the wlnt
howled and all the horrors OF nature
seemed crowded into the blackDess Of
that thrilling night Lorry wondered
vaguely whittier they were going, why
he had seen no flashes Of lightning. II
he should ever see her again His
mind was busy with thousand
thoughts and queries.
"Where are we golngr he asked aft.
er they had travelled half mile or 50.
''To a place OF safety" came the re-
ply from the darkness beside him.
"Thanks," be said dryly. by the
way, don't you have any lightning IN
this part OF the worldl haven't seen
fash tonight"
ut is very rare" came the brief re-
ply.
'Devillsh uncommunlcatiye," thought
Lorry. After a moment he asked
'How far do we travel tonIghtT
"a number OF miles"
Then I'm going TO take OF this wet
coat. II weighs ton Won't you re
move yoursT' He jerked OF the big
rain coat and threw II across 20 the
opposite seat. with the keys and the
lantern. There was a moments hest.
tatiOn on the part OF his companion,
and then second wet coat followed
the first. Their rain helmets were also
tossed aside. Makes a fellow feel
more comfortable"
After this there was longer silence
than at any time before. The soldier
drew himself into the corner OF the
seat, an action which repelled further
discussion, II seemed to Lorry, so he
leaned back In the opposite corner and
allowed his mind to wander far from
the Interior Of that black, stufy car.
riage. Where was he golngl When
was he 10 leave Graustark? Was ne
to see her soonf
Soon .he carriage left the smooth
streets OF Edelwelss, and he could tell
by the Joltlng and careenlng that they
were In the country, racing over
rough, rocky road. II reminded him
OF an overland trip he had taken In
West Virginia some months before,
with the fairest girl In all the world as
his companion. Now he was riding in
her carriage. but with n surly. untalka.
tive soldier Of the guard. The more he
his thoughts TO reyel In the |
American ride aud its delights tho
more uncomfortable became his desire |
to see the one who had whlrled with
him In Light Horse" Jerry's coach.
II wish TO know how soon am TO
Zee your mistress" he exclaimed I'm.
pulsiyely sitting up and striking his
arm by way OF emphasis.
To his surprise, the hand was dashed
lway. and he distinctly heard the sol.
Her gasp. 81 beg your pardonp he
,ried, fearing that he had given pain
With his eager strength.
"You startled me. was half asleep"
the other npologetlcally.
Whom do you mean by my mistressY''
Her royal hlghness, OF course" said
Lorry impatiently.
Il cannot say when you are to see
the princess" said his companion after
waiting 50 long that Lorry felt like
kicking him.
swell, see here, my friend, do you
know why agreed 10 leave that place |
back therer said | wouldn't 20 away |
from Graustark until | had seen her.
II you fellows are splriting me away
kidnapping me. as II werc-I want TO |
tell you ! won't have II that way.
must know right now where we are 10.
In this awful stormr'
Il have orders 10 tell you nothing"
said the soldier stanchly.
Orders. ehl From whomY"
THAT is my affair. slrg'
Il guess I'm about as much Interest
I'd In this affair as anybody, and | In.
sist ON knowing our destination.
Jumped into this thing blIndly, but Tm
going TO see my way out OF II before we
20 much farther, Where are we 10
ngi"
you you Will learn that soon
insisted the other.
"Am ] TO see her soonl That's what
want 10 know"
"You must not inslstr' cried the sol.
lier. "Why are you so anxious to see
ierT' he asked suddenly.
Don't be 30 blamed lnqulsltlye."
ried Grenfall angrlly. lmpatlentiy.
Tell me where we are going or IN put
bullet into you" Drawing his re.
oliver, he leaned over, grasped the
'uard by the shoulder aud placed the
nuzzle against his breast.
For Gods sake, be calm. You would
Iot XIII me for obeying orders! am
CRYING one you love. Are You madY
shall scream II you keep pressing that
orr,d thing against my side" Lorry
cit him temble and was at once filled
With compunction. How couI he ex-
ect a loyal fellow 20 dlsobcy orders1
u begyour pardon a thousand times"
e cried, jnmming the pistol into his
'ocket You are brave gentleman
nd am "a fool Take me where you
VIII III go like lamb. Youu admit
oweyer, that II is eNaspcrutlng to bc
DING In the dark Ike this"
III Is a very good thing that II Is
Hrk,' said the soldier quickly. "rhc
arkncss Is very kind To us No ole
an see as, aud We can sce no one"
u should say not I haven't the
aIntcst idea what you look like. Have
seen you at the custleT'
Yes. frequently"
"Will you toll me your namcY
'lou would not know me by uamc."
"An you an otBccrT
NO. am new TO the service"
Then III see that you urr promoted
like your stanchness How old are
our
Il an-er-twenty-two."
'0f the nobility
"My father was OF noble birth"
"Then you must be 50 too. hope
,ull forgive my rudencss, Tm bit
'rvous, you know"
Il forgive you gladly"
"Devilish rough road this"
'DevllIsh. II Is a mountain road"
That's where we were too"
Where who wereT'
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