The Holly chieftain., 1907-01-11

Her testimony was not essential. The
ease of the state was sufficiently strong
without it. Justice would lose moth
ing by her absence. Her flight was not
only entirely honorable-it was a sa-
cred duty she owed herself and her
family.
Fortunately she was safe enough
now. Soon nfter passing the next sta
tion they would cross the line into Con-
necticut, and there would Ike no Ques-
ti0n Of further pursuit II only shs
were shade more approachable hs
was sure lie could give her some valua-
ble advice in the matter.
At this point in his reflections the
train came to full stop. why. we'rs
there already" he muttered, glanciny
out Of the window. and then involun.
tar!ly he smiled sympathetically at the
girl.
She. however, did not seem to be AZ
NIL In mood to receive congratula-
tiOns. She was very pale; her lips were
twitching nervously, and when, Just a.
the train started again, the porter en-
tered the car, followed by the conduct.
or. Nh expression OF utter terror calEs
into her eyes.
Evidently her fears were not alto
gether groundless The two men went
directly to her, and while the porter
murmured consolingly, "Now, don't bs
afraid. miss: no one aln't gwne to
hurt you." the conductor produced
telegraph rrm from which he read
rapidly In a low tone.
Wentworth made no attempt 10 con-
ceal the fact that he was listening.
you see," said the conductor, hand
ing her the paper, ''these instructions
are from police headquarters. so there
/ is nothing for me to. do but give you
into custody at New Haven Tss NJ"
'Rubbishr' calculated Wentworth
before the girl could speak. "If you
do any such fool thing as that you'll
fnd yourself In about the worst scrape
you ever tackled. This young g~lady
Isn't charged with any crime. is sheT'
The conductor shook his head doubt
fully.
''Of course not. Well, you know
quite as well US I do that you can't
serve subpoena out Of the state. It's
up to her to say whether she'll go back
and be witness in that beastly trial
or not. That wire didn't come from
did. Let me see It."
Impressed by the decision of his man
ner, the conductor almost mechanical
ly complied with his demand.
lust as l thought" pursued Miss
Blain's self constituted protectors
pure fake. Haven't even got her name
right. Spelled 1t with an r."
How should 1t be spelled?" asked
the porter.
why. with an n naturally" said
Wentworth. with whitening scorn.
do you know this gentleman" ask
ed the conductor. turning to the girl.
''I-that is"- she began helplessly
"Know me? Why, I'm one of her
best friends" interposed Wentworth
hastily, managing to give her elbow a
surreptitious pressure. II came on this
train purposely to look after her, al
though she didn't know of my inten-
tion."
There was moments silence. during
which the girl kept her face averted.
the porter shuftied uneaslly and Went
worth looked defiantly at the con-
ductor, who shrugged his shoulders.
"Well," remarked that official at
length, I'm no lawyer or detective
either, and don't know whether that
wires straight or not. but don't like
to make things unpleasant for lady.
I can't interfere with the proper au-
thorlties II they come on at New Ha-
ven, but don't know as it's my busi-
ness to give 'em any help. Perhaps
you can hx some plan between you"
And, motioning to the porter to pre-
cede him, he passed on through the car
The girl turned quickly to Went
worth.
"What did you mean." she asked. ."by
talking about my testifying in case?
Who do you think amf'
II don't think anything abont IT,"
said Wentworth. II know you're An
knette Blain. and yoG're leaving New
YORK SO you won't he obliged to appear
at the Brent trial" And he glanced
significantly at her luggage, on which
the letters "a. B." appeared eonsplc
uous'y In several places,