Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-08-11


dress.
How do you do?" he said, pleasant
4 ly. With decent air of surprise, as Il
she were the last person in the world
/ ne expected to see
But she was in state Of great
agitation. Her face was pale and she
was trembling with nervousness, and
was it fear?
20. please don't stop me-" she sa,d,
excitedly. Il must not--O, | dare nos
speak to YOU"
She ran to the elevator-the boy
was on duty that night-the door was
closed and he stood staring at It in
establishment.
What was the cause of her agita,
ton her distress?
He lighted a cigaret, and. after q
moments thought, strored out of the
building.
From the street he could see the
lights in the Ferrar fiat He looked
up, wondering what took place there,
and for what purpose that queer look.
ing box had been brought in.
Suddenly he became aware that thH
lights were being lowered until the
place was almost in darkness. A
sickening thought came into his
mind, and he returned to the house.
As he stood there, hcsitating, he
distinctly heard woman's scream,
followed by low, moaning sound.
This was too much for him.
He turned to wilkins and babe him
follow.
Come upstairs with me-" he said.
I'm going to find out what is going
on. Did you see that box taken into
Mr. Ferrari's fiat this morning."
II did, sir said the man. 1T came
mighty early, as if he didn't want any,
body to see it. And stranger look,
ing box | never see. says to my
wife, ! says; You mark my words,
there's something queer going on up
there That's what ! says, sir"
They had been running up the stairs
while he spoke, and by this time hao
reached the Ferraris' door
you have latchkey to all the
doors" said Archie. open IT."
The man hesitated
Open it," repeated the artist
sharply. Il will be responsible"
In another moment he was standing
inside the Ferraris' hall. In a room in
front of him he could hear voices
whispering. He burst in.
There was the box. 1t stood open
and his heart turned sick as he per
ceiyed that it was lined like a coffin
On a chair sat the pretty girl from
Weldon's.
Her hands were tied behind her
and her face was pale and frightened
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Ferrari were
there.
you dog" screamed the Italian
who was evidently mad with passion
at his intrusion.
Thank heaven, am in time." SAID
Archie.
The Italian threw himself furlousIy
upon him, but he had no chance
against the athletic young artist
Striking out like the practiceu boxer
he was, Archie struck him In the
chest and sent him Keeling backwards.
Then he turned 70 the girl whom he
had come to rescue. Taking a pen
knit from his pocket, he cut the rib
bon with which her wrists were
bound, and, regardless Of all conven-
tionaIties. snatched her TO his breast.
You fool" said Mr.. Ferrari,
struggling to his feet and rubbing his
chest. You fool"
He relinquished his hold upon the
girl and turned to Mr.. Ferrari, who
was literally dancing with passion.
How dare you come into my hat?'
he was screaming. what do you
think you area hero in a melo.
drama"
Archie began TO think that perhaps
he had been precipitate.
4 came to save her life" he STAN
mere1.
TO save her life" echoed the
Italian in dismay What do you"
Then he, too, began to laugh.
,he box" he gasped, pointing az
the big ugly looking receptacle. HE
thought was murderer lie came
to save her life. Did II strike You
my gallant young friend. that might
be going to use the box for pro
fessional purposes?"
For professional purposes:" said
Archie, lamely
why not?'
q don't know what you are talking
about" said Archie. Are you an
undertaken?
NO, a coniurer," screamed Ferrari
4 am going 20 do the box trick 6. the
Pavilion tonight. | am going to make
this young woman vanish"