Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1906-08-09
copyrtOht, 1901. By Dodd. Meodond Company

Gne announced.
ssYou must not forget that you re-
turn alone" he said triumphantly.
"But I'll have the lantern going full
blast" she said and then allowed him
to lead her into the narrow passage
way. She closed the panel and then
felt about with her foot until it located
the lantern. In minute they had a
light. "Now, don't be afraid" she said
encoura gingly. He laughed in pure de-
light. She misunderstood his mirth and
was conscious of new and an almost
uncomfortable pang. He was filed with
exhilaration over the prospect of es-
cape! Somehow she felt an impulse to
throw her arms about him and drag
him back into the chapel in spite of the
ghost of the game warden's daughter.
eWhat is to prevent me from taking
you with me?" he said intensely, a
mighty longing in his breast. She
laughed, but drew back uneasily.
'And live unhappily ever after
ward?" said she. "Oh, dear me! Isn't
this funny proceeding? Just think
of me, Beverly Calhoun, being mixed
up in schemes and plots and intrigues
and all that! 1t seems like a great
big dream. And that reminds me-
you will find rain coat at the foot Of
the steps. ] couldn't get other clothes
for you, so you'll have to wear the
uniform. There's a stiff hat of Mr..
Lorry's also. You've no idea how diff
ficult it is for girl to collect clothes
for man. There doesn't seem to be
any real excuse for it, you know.
Goodness, it looks black ahead there,
doesn't it? hate underground things.
They're so damp and all that. How
far is it, do you suppose, to the door
IN the WALTZ" She was chattering on,
simply to keep up her courage and to
make her fairest show of composure.
tits little more than 300 yards"
he replied. They were advancing
through the low, narrow stone lined
passage. She steadfastly ignored the
hand he held back for support 1t was
not pleasant place, this underground
way to the outside world. The walls
were damp and moldy; the odor of the
rank earth assailed the nostrils; the
air was chill and deathlike.
How do you know?" she demanded
quickly.
81 have traversed the passage be-
fore, Miss Calhoun" he replied. She
stopped like one paralyzed, her eyes
wide and incredulous. "Franz was my
guide from the outer gate into the
chapel. It is easy enough to get out
side the walls, but extremely difficult
to return" he went on easily.
"You mean to say that you have
been in and out by way of this pas
sage? Then, what was your object,
sirY she demanded sternly.
MY desire to communicate with
friends who could not enter the city.
Will It interest you if say that the
particular object Of my concern was
q young woman"
She gasped and was stubbornly 81
lent for long time. Bitter resentment
filed her soul, bitter disappointment in
this young man. a young woman"
he had said, oh, so insolently! There
could be but one inference, one conclu-
sion. The realization of it settled one
point in her mind forever.
ssIt wouldn't interest me in the least
don't even care who she was. Per-
NIT me to-wish you much joy with her
Why don't you go on7" irritably, for
getting that it was she who delayed
the blackness above the lantern. There
were no words spoken until after they
had reached the little door In the wall.
Here the passage was wider. There
were casks and chests on the floor, evil
IDENTIFY containing articles that required
instant removal from Edelweiss in
case of an emergency.
ssWho was that womanT she asked
at last. The key to the door was in the
nervous little hand.
zone very near and dear to me, Miss
Calhoun. That's all can say at this
time"
well, this is the only time you will
have the chance" she cried loftily.
sHere we part, Hush!" she whispered,
involuntarily grasping his arm. 81
think heard step. Can any one be
following usY' They stopped and lis
tened. It was as still as tomb.
ut must be the same old rat,n he
answered jokingly. She was too nerv-
GUS for any pleasantries and, releasing
her hold on his arm, said timidly,
"Goodbyw
"Am / to go in this manner? Have
you no kind word for me? love you
better than my soul. It is Of small
consequence to you, know, but I
crave one forgiying word. It may be
the last" He clasped her hand, and
she did not withdraw it. Her lips
were trembling, but her eyes we're
brave and obstinate. Suddenly she sat
down upon one of the chests. If he
had not told her Of the other woman!
Forgive me instead, for all that ]
have brought you to-" she murmured.
'sIt was aiI my fault. shall never