Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-04-28

girl whose life he had saved. Ine Ori-
tor has evidently fallen deeply In love
with him; he keeps his eyes constantly
on Joe's face. and rubs his hands to-
sether in delighted manner.
The victory is so complete thai Joe
cannot but feel proud. He only hopes
Sandy may have as earnest measure
Of success In the other direction.
knowing the capacity of his friend for
accomplishing what he sets out to per-
form, he does not much doubt the ulti-
mate result of the others quiet inter-
view with Molly.
There is something more to tell, and
he believes the opportunity is ripe for
it. This Is the line of thought ad-
vanced between Sandy and himself,
and which concerns the probable out
come of the difficulty between Tanner
and the baron, had it been allowed to
GO on.
Tanner listens with wondering eyes
and noddinS head 1t is all news to
him, and yet he can easily believe it.
Certain circumstances combine to
force him to this conclusion.
49," he bursts out with, at the con:
clusion of the recital. II was near
being the victim of conspiracy, eh!
Perhaps the rascal had an idea he
could run off witE my girl, once the
old man was out OF the way. And
YOU really save my life by stepping
in? Mynheer Joe, l am your debtor
forever. Show me way by means
of which I can repay you. The baron
| is n Russian secret agent on his way
to India, eh? Perhaps we'll see more
of him. I'm something of diplomat
myself, once / put my mind on 1t.
Now, do YOU know what Demos
themes Tanner has good notion to
do? set III in opposition to this ras-
cally baroL-play him for sucker
ana land him in the arms of the Brit
ish in Bombay. Why not-1 come of
old English stock. and my sympathics
are aganS: the movement of the bear
IN the direction of fair India. Now
don't think me fool reckon | can
Itlttl HIIII tN'il, bi'lii ''i ~ "'Ai' '''
give him points. AS for his dogs of
war. | match 'em here" and the ora
tor, with an astonishingly rapid move
ment, such as these Western men
alone car show. produces a weapon
from som. secret pocket-a revolver
that looks ferocious in the lamplight.
Mynhecr Joc's opinion Of Molly's
father takes an upward bound. He
realizes that the giant is no simpleton
md as met too many strange people
in his past to give up easily when
brought in contact with man of the
baron's calibre.
The two gentlemen smoke Il cigar in
company and then Joe takes his leave,
promising to see the other on the NOR
row, and relate much of what oc-
cured at khartoom. He hopes Molly
may be present, for her company Will
inspire him to do his best.
II trust your Inconvenience may be
slight and that you will harbor no i'll
feeling toward me rs the cause or
vour discomfort" the explorer says,
when taking his leave.
NONSENSE! \ mere lOve-tap. Don't
bother yourself about it. my boy. I'm
used TO worse things than that, l can
ell you.' replies the orator, shaking
hands warmly.
Thus Mynhecr Joe leaves him, and
iccls that his work has been grand
success. Light-hearted. he quits the
apartments of Tanner, and once more
seeks the realm where music and gay
Ny abound, for the guests are having
4 last dance ere the enjoyable affair
breaks UP.
Joe only has a glimpse of Molly, and
she does not see him as she passes
through the rooms, bidding several
lady friends goodnight. Undoubtedly
she is about 10 retire.
This makes him thin!; it might be
as well for him TO do the same, al
though he does not feel sleepy, after
having woocd the gentle goddess for
tWcnty.four hours.
Presently he runs across Mr.. Grimes,
AID that worthy, being interested IN
I'll that pertains TO his fortunes, at
once asks numerous questions receiv-
.n- in reply Il variety of information
'hai he can sort over ut his leisure.
lie takes Joe to the ONCE Of the ho-
lei IN order TO book him. Fortunately
some one has just departed, and there
s a vacant room. to which he is as
signed. Another chance places it next
that Of Mr.. Grimes.
~ this time the strains of the music
have cased, most of the people retired
and many of their lights are being put
out; so that Shepherds after the hop
resumes its natural appearance.
cut oA the square of Lsbehlyeh the
utmost solitude rcigns. broken only
m the snarling of wandering dogs.
which abound in the Cairo of to-day.
The faklrs and mountebanks, snake
charmers and peddlers, curious idlers
and beggars have all cleared out as
he lights drop in the hotel.
Cairo sleeps
Mvnhpcr Joe finds himself alone in
IS room. His eyes are not bit
avr. anl hc wonders what he WIN
with hi nseif to pass the time away
| It'll I&crnin".
.Ioc3 one Great wee lies in the fact
hat he H. an iuvctrrate smoker. De
rived OF n cigar for S!X months, the
seed seems douhly sweet to him Just
| ,uw and he made sure 10 lay in sup
ply BEFORE leaving the office.