The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-23

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there remained fact 60 loo told which
fouses doubt. when they reached c..
AMI be saw from their quick rising that
they were about 10 leave tho train. be
naturally glanced their way again. and
ihis time De caught a glimpse OF the
inner ones neck. Her veil had become
slightly disarranged. exposing the whole
nape. II was unexpectedly dark almost
brunette in color. and quite devoid OF
dchcacy; such a skin as one might look
Tor in the gypsy Anitra after years Of
outdoor living and a long lack Of nice
personal attention. but not such as 1
saw and admired n few hours ago on the
neck Of the woman bending over her
work IN the laniladys room. Oh,
re- ognizod the difference. have an eye
Tor necks"
lie paused. coming to a standstin In
inc middle or the room. 10 see what
effect his words had had on Ransom
Il have that mans name. he continued,
and can produce him Il 1 have time and
IL seems 10 be necessary. But I had
rather come 20 my own decision without
any outside Interference. This is not an
affair for public gossip or newspaper
notorlety. II is a question Of justice to
myself II this girl is Georyian-" His
whole face changed. For a moment Ran
som hardly knew him. The quiet. self
contained man seemed 20 have given way
10 one or such unexpected power and
threat that Ransom rose instinctively to
his feet in recognition OF a superiority he
could no longer deny.
Tho action seemed 10 recall Hazon 70
himself lie wheeled about ard recon-
meuced his quiet pacing TO and fro.
Il beg pardon he quietly finished
II 10 is Georgian. she must stand my
friend That is All ! was going 20 say.
II it is, against all reason and probability
her strangely restored twin I shall leave
TO sec any OF you again 50 you per
celve that Il IS Incumbent upon Us 20
work promptly. Are YOU ready 20 hear
what ] have TO propose
Yes
Hazen paused again. this time IN front
n the door Laying his hand lightly on
ono of the panels he glanced back at
Ransom.
you AFRO nicely placed here for OBJ
servation. Your door directly faces the
han she must traverse IN returning 10
her room
That's quite true"
shes in her room now. AL, you
know that?'
YES Ransom seemed TO have no
other word al his command.
viii she come out again before night
TO eat or 70 visit?"
There's no telling she's very ftful
No one can prophesy what she will DO
sometimes she cats N me ltnl tiF
room. some times in her own sometimes
not 1T all II you have frightened her.
OF she has been DISTURBED In any way
by your companion who shows such in
terest In her and IN me. she probably
viii not come out at all"
But she must ] expect you 10 SEQ
that she does Use any messenger. any
artihce. bat get her away from this han
for ten minutes. even II it is only into
Ms. Does room. When she returns
shall be on my knees before this key
hole 70 watch her and observe. To see
what. I do not mean % tel you, but il
will be something which win definitely
settle Tor me this matter of identity.
Does this plan look sufficiently harmless
10 meet with your APPROVAL"
yes but looks cannot always he
trusted 1 must know just what you
mean 10 do. I will leave nothing TO
mind and hand do not trust any more
folly than I do yours. Ycu are too eager
Tor Gcorrian's money. too little interested
in herself. and you are too sly in your
ways. 7 overlooked this when you had
the excuse Of 4 pOssble distrust Of my
self But now that your confidence IS ie-
stored in me. now that YOU recognize the
fact that stand outside OF this whole
puzzling affair and have no other wish
than 20 know the truth about il and do
my duty 10 all parties concerned. secrecy
on your part means more than I care to
state II you persist IN IL I shall lend
myself 20 nothing that you propose. bat
wait for time 10 siItstantiate her claim or
prove its entire falsity."
'You wiI"'
The words rang ont involuntariv. T.
almost seemed as II the man would spring
with them straight at the others throat.
Fut he controlled himself and smiling
bitterly. added:
4 know the marks Of human struggle.
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