Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1906-02-08

Huenzd,-Dut cannot go there evil
IDENTIFY"
She looked around for Mr.. Smith.
There were many portly and bald gen
tlemen, but alas, no Mr.. Smith, nor
YVES there any explanation of his abb
sence.
At last she decided to take a cab
and go first to the bank and then to
Mrs. Renshaw's. She had no diff
ficulty In having her checks cashed, or
In getting a package Of letters, two or
three in the dear home handwriting.
She read these as the cab rolled on.
Jack had gotten his place at last, dear
mother was well, AMI Maud-her
favorite sister and especial chum-
was to be married in June. Oh, II she
were only with them now,
1t was in an odd mood of excite
ment and uneasiness that she rang
Mrs. Renshaw's bell.
There was an unusual delay, and
when Mrs. Renshaw, her mittens
hastily drawn on, opened the door
with many excuses for her maids
absence, she noticed an unusual 81
lence also.
Mrs. Renshaw's rooms had been oc-
cupied by most excellent families
when she had been there with Mrs.
Stafford before
you have no dodgers, l see," said
Rose kindly thinking her landlady
showed signs of recent distress.
mo, not at present" she answered
fastening the street door securely. do
you wish your room AGAIN."
only until tomorrow" answered
Rose, following her to the upper hall
where little balcony overlooked a
| busy street below. 81 will stop here
while you open the rooms, and perhaps
you will kindly give me some tea. I
am little tired, think"
When her landlady returned with
tea and plate of hot buttered toast,
Rose gave her laughing account of
her iisappointments at the station.
Il am actually alone in London, you
see, but l am well provided with
funds. have just had Mrs. Staffords
checks cashed at the bank" and she
took off the handkerchief-bag in which
she had put the bank-notes, and
| placed it on the table by her. 81
never was so rich before!" she added
gayly.
Mrs. Renshaw gave sudden start,
then said in flurried tone:
Your room is ready, Miss; I"n
bring your bag"
A short time afterward, as Rose
was preparing to go to the nearest
shops for the embroidery silks, ETC.,
she noticed that her bag was not there.
She fastened out to the hall and met
Mrs. Renshaw face to face.
There was no bag on the table,
though her gloves and handkerchief
still lay there.
my bag, Mrs. Renshaw," she asked
in pleasant tone. you forgot to give
me my bag!"
Mrs. Renshaw looked at her steadi-
ly.
Il have not had your bag"
Il mean the bag with the money"
said Rose, her voice trembling
slightly.
Il know nothing of your money! re-
piled the landlady.
Take care!' cried Rose, now
thoroughly aroused, 'or l will call
policeman.
Can your asked the woman,
mockingly, with a look at the barred
door. 'And who would believe your
charge of theft? People know Mrs.
Renshaw, but who knows you? In
England, young ladies who are all
right do not wander about alone"
Roses heart seemed to stop beating.
Mrs. Renshaw's words seemed to her
to carry terrible suggestion. If she
were arrested, as the landlady ap-
peared to hint, when would Mrs. Stat
ford hear of it?
At this moment the bell rang once,
twice. Rose opened her lips to call
for aid, but Mrs. Renshaw smiled de-
risively, and Rose remembered that
calmness was absolutely necessary II
she would escape.
She turned to the window, in de-
spair, and caught glimpse of gen.
tloman about to enter a cab.
1t was Mr.. Harold, ard he had a
most disappointed look.
Instantly she sprang into the little
balcony.
Mr.. Harold" she called,-ah,
would he hear her? Yes, thank God,
he is looking up, and their eyes meet.
Come in at once. l must see you.p
Mrs. Renshaw was at the window,
but before she could brighten the girl
with further threats, she had seen
the young mans look of recognition
and delight, and knew her game was
| lost.
She pushed Rose aside and went
down to open the door and admit the
gentleman.
Miss Sedgewick is in trouble about
her purse" she explained most
civilly.-Rose could hardly believe her
own ears,-'butI am sure" she went
on. 81 can find it for her in her own
room"