The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-02-10
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~ ChevaNer William lie Queux

might again refer to him. But never dld MS name
pass her lips understood that he mad gone ABROAD
that was all.
Often when alone l reflected upon my curious
adventure on that night when l met Olinto, and OF
my narrow escape from the hands OF my unknown
enemies. wondered if that ingenious and dastardly
attempt upon my life had really any connection with
that strange incident at Leghorn As day succeeded
day. my mind became filled by increasing suspicion
Mystery surrounded me on every hand
Indeed by one curious fact alone it was increased
q hundredfold.
Late one afternoon, when had been out shooting
all day with the Rannoch party, drove back to the
castle in the Perth-cart with three other men, and
found the ladies assembled in the great hall with tea
ready welcome log-fre was blazing in the huge
old CRATE, for in October it is chilly and damp in
Scotland, and fire is pleasant at evening.
Murel was seated upon the high padded fender
like those one has at clubs-which always formed
cosy spot for the ladies, especially after dinner.
When l entered, she rose quickly and handed me my
cup, exclaiming she looked at me
ooh, Mr. Gregg! what state you are in!
eyes, was after snpe, and slipped into bog"
laughed. "But it was early this morning, and the
mud has dried"
"Come with me, and I'll get you brush" she
urged. And l followed her through the long
rdors and upstairs to small sitting room which
her own little sanctum, where she worked and read
cosy little place with two queer old windows in the
colossal wall, and floor of polished oak, and great
black beams above When the owner had occupied
L
found, been completely Transformed and was
most tasteful little nest of luxury with it's bright
chntzes its Turkey rugs and it's cheerful fire the
old stone hearth.
She laughed when | expressed admiration of her
little den, and said
81 believe it was the armory in the old days. But
it makes quite a comfy little boudoir I can lock
myself in and be quiet when the party are too
noisy" she added merrily.
But as my eyes wandered around they suddenly
Gall oh: a1 L.
profound wonder-a cabinet photograph in frame
of crimson leather.
The picture was that of young gir-a duplicate
of the portrait had found torn across and flung
aside on board the Loa
The merry eyes laughed out at me as I stood
staring at it in sheer bewilderment.
"What pretty grill" / exclaimed quickly con-
cealing my surprise "Who is she?"
My companion silent n moment her dark
eyes meeting mine with strange look of inquiry.
eyes" she laughed Everyone admires her She
was schoolfellow of mine-Elma Heath"
Heath" I echoed. "Where was she at school
with your"
"At Chichester"
"Long ago?"
ga little two years.
"Shes very beautiful" 1 declared taking up the
photograph and discovering that it bore the name
of the same well-known photographer in New Bond
street as that l had found on the carpet of the
Lola IN the Mediterranean.
1t hardly does her Justice" r''
"And where is she now?"
why are you so very nquisitive, Mr.. GreggY"
laughed the handsome girl. "Have you actually
fallen in love with her from her pictureY'
I'm hardly given to that kind of thing Miss
Leithcourt," l answered with mock severity. "I
don't think even my worst enemy could cali mo a
hirt, could she?' '
"No. will give you your DUE" she declared
You never do lirt That is why like YOU"
Thanks for your candor Miss Lethcourt"
said
"only," she added, "you seem smitten with Elmo,s
charms" ~ H'"
-, 81 think she's extremely pretty" remarked with
the photograph still in my hand "Do YOU ever soa
her nowF' " 'oo
Never: she replied. "since the day left school
we have never met. She was several wears vonnoor
than myself, and heard that week after 1eft
Chichester her people came and took her AVN
where she IS now l have no idea. Her people lived
somewhere in Durham. Her father was doctor -
Her reply disappointed me- Yet I had at least
obtained knowledge OF the name of the original Of
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