The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-01-13


authenticated accounts of her wonder
full cures which cannot be contradicted.
There are even rumors that she is able
to restore youth and beauty by her
arts. The whole Of society is at her
feet, and il is whispered that even
royalty are among her patients. OF
course, her fees are enormous, but look
at the resultsl Have you ever met
herr"
Never Where does she come from ?
Who is she?''
"She is an Italian. but she speaks
English perfectly. She has taken a
house which is a perfect palace In
Weibeck street"
And who is Dr.. Fietta?"
"A medical man who assists madame
in her treatments. have just seen him.
He is charming and devoted to Cecil
Five o'c1ocki / had no idea it was so
late. l must be going. You will let
me know when you hear any news of
Mr.. Doncaster? Come and see me
soon"
/ accompanied my visitor to the door,
and then, returning to my study, sat
down to resume the work / had been
engaged in when 1 was interrupted.
But Mrs. Kenyon's visit had made me
restless. 1 knew Hugh Doncaster's
character WELL Reports of his evil
y,
but the man had hitherto escaped the
stern arm of justice. OF course, there
could be no real foundation for Mrs
Kneyon's fears, but l felt that I could
sympathiZe with her. The child was
young and delicate; if Doncaster could
injure him without discovery, he would
not scruple to do so. AS / thought over
these things, a vague sensation of COM
ing trouble possessed me. 1 hastily got
into my evening dress, and having
dined at my club, found myself at half
past ten in drawing room in Grosve-
nor Square. AS 1 passed on into the
reception rooms, having exchanged
few words with my hostess, 1 came
across Dufrayer, a lawyer, and a spe-
cial friend OF mine. We got into con-
versatiOn. AS we talked my eyes
glanced idly round the group of smart
ly dressed people, 1 noticed where
crowd of men were 2 clustered round
and paying homage to a stately wo-
man at the farther end Of the room.
A diamond star flashed in her dusky
hair. On her neck and arms diamonds
also glittered. She had an upright
bearing and regal appearance. Her
rosy lips were smiling. The marked
and power of her face could
not fail to arrest attention. even in
the most casual observer. At the first
glance felt thatsI had seen her be-
fore. but could not tell when or where.
Who is that woman L asked of my
companion.
MY dear fellow" he replied, don't
you know? That is the great Nine.
Koluchy, the rage of the season, the
London is mad about her. She has only
hOrn hn fc
going already. They say she has a
dozen engagements every night
Nine. Koluchy began to move toward
the door, and, anxious to get a nearer
view, 1 reached the head of the stairs
before she did, and as she went by
looked her full in the face. Her eyes
met mine. Their dark depths seemed
to read me through. She half smiled.
half paused as if to speak, changed her
mind, made a stately inclination of her
queenly head and went slowly down
stairs. For a moment I stood still.
there was a ringing in my ears, and my
heart was beating to suffocation. Then
L hastily followed her. When 1 reached
the pavement Nine. Koluchy's carriage
stopped the way. She did not notice
me, but I was able to observe her. She
was bending out and talking eagerly to
some one. The following words fell on
my ear:
'It is all right. They sail tomorrow
evening"
The man to whom she spoke made
reply which 1 could not catch, but I
had seen his face. 1t was Hugh Don
caster.
Nine. Koluchy's carriage rolled away,
and 1 hailed a hanson. In supreme
moments we think rapidly. 1 thought
quickly then.
Where to?" asked the driver.
mo. 40 Earl's Terrace, Kensington,"
called out. I sat back as 1 spoke:
The horror Of past memories was al
most paralyzing me, but i quickly
pulled myself together. 1 knew that
must act and act quickly | had lust
seen the head of the Brotherhood or
the Seven Kings. Nine. Koluchy.
changed in much since / last saw her.
was the woman who had wrecked my
heart and life ten years ago in Ma
pies.
With my knowledge OF the past
was we'll aware that where this wo-
man appeared victims fell. Her pres
ent victim was a child. l must save
that child, even If my own life were
the penalty. She had ordered the boy
abroad. He was to sail tomorrow with
an emissary of hers. She was i'm league
with Doncaster. II she could get rid
of the boy, Doncaster would doubtless
pay her a fabulous sum. For the work
ing of her schemes she above all things
wanted money. Yes. without doubt,
the lads life was in the gravest dan
ger. The first thing was 10 communi-
cate with the mother. and If possible
put a stop TO the intended voyage.
arrived at the house, flung open the
doors of the hanson and ran up the
steps. Here unexpected news awaited
me. The servant who answered my
summons said that Mrs. Kenyon had
started for Scotland by the night mail
she had received a telegram announc-
ing the serious illness of her eldest
girl. On getting IL she started for the
north, but would not reach her des-
tination until the following evening.
rs Lord Karin in?" 1 asked.
mo. SIR was the reply. MY mis-
tress did not like to leave him here
alone, and he was sent over to Mime.
Koluchy's, 100 Weibeck street. Per-
hapsoyou are not aware, sir, that his
lordship sails tomorrow evening for
Cairo?"
YES, 1 know all about that" I re-
piled, land now if you will give me