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

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Has Lord karin left the ship?" ]
asked, my heart beating fast.
l believe so, sir" replied the man.
81 had orders to pack the luggage and
send 1t on shore. 1t went about an
hour ago.
L waited to hear no more Rushing
TO my cabin. I began flinging my things
Pell-men into my portmanteau / was
full OF apprehension at this sudden
move of DR.. F1etta's. Calling a steward
who was passing to help me, I got my
things on deck, and in a few moments
had them in a boat and was making
rapidly for the shore. 1 drove back at
once to the Grand hotel in the Strada
Reale.
did the gentleman who came here
today from the Hydaspes. accompanied
by little boy, engage rooms for the
night?" 1 asked of the proprietor at
the top of the stairs.
mo, sir" answered the man; they
breakfasted here. but did not return.
l think they said they were going to
the gardens of San Antonio
For minute or two 1 paced the hall
in uncomfortable excitement. 1 was
completely at loss what step to take
next. Then, suddenly, an idea struck
me. l hurried down the steps and
made my way to Cooks office.
"A gentleman of that description
took two tickets for Naples by the
Spartfvento, a Rupertino boat, two
| hours ago." said the clerk, in answer
to my inquiries. "She has started by
now" he continued, glancing up at the
clock.
ITO Naples?" / cried A sickening fear
seized me. The very name OF the hated
place struck me like a poisoned wea-
pom.
rs it too late to catch her?" 1 cried.
| Yes, sir; she has gone"
Then, what is the quickest route by
which 1 can reach Naples?'
You can go by the Gingra, a p. G. o.
boat, tonight to Brindisi; and then
overland. That is the quickest way
now"
| at once took my passage and left
the office. There was not the least
doubt what had occurred. DR.. Fietta
| had missed his syringe, and in conse-
quence had Immediately altered his
plans. He was now taking the lad to
the very fountainhead of the brother
hood, where other means, If necessary.
would be employed to put an end to his
life.
1t was 9 o'clock in the evening, three
days later, when, from the window of
the railway carriage, / caught my first
glimpse of the glow or the summit of
Vesuvius. During the journey I had
decided on my line of action. Leaving
my luggage I'm the cloak room, I en-
tered a carriage and began to visit ho-
tel after hotel. For long time l had
no success. 1t was past IL o'clock that
night when, weary and heartsick, I
drew up at the Hotel Lindres. I went
to the concierge with my usual Dues
ton. expecting the invSriable reply, but
a glow Of relief swept over me when
the man said:
DIR. Fietta is out. sir; but the young
lord is in. He is in bed--will you call
tomorrow? What name shall 1 say?"
II shall stay here I answered; 'Tet
me have a room at once, and have my
bag taken to 1t. What is the number
of Lord Kairn's room?"
Number forty-six. But he will be
asleep. sir; you cannot see him now"
L made no answer. but going quickly
upstairs, I found the boys room. I
| knocked; there was no reply. / turned
the handle and entered. All was dark
Striking a lRatch, 1 looked around. In
a white bed at the farther end lay the
child. went up and bent softly over
| him. He was lying with one hand be-
meath his cheek. He looked worn and
tired, and now and then moaned as if
I'm trouble. When touched him lightly
on the shoulder he started up and
surprise swept over his face; then with
an eager cry he stretched out both his
hands and ciasped one of mine.
81 am so glad to see YOU" he said.
| DIR. Fietta told me you we're angry
that had offended you. I very nearly
cried when I missed you that morning
at Malta, and Or. Fietta said I should
never see you any more 1 don't like
him-I am afraid OF him. Have you
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he glanced eagerly round in the direc-
ton Of the door. clutching my hand
still tighter as he did so.
| Yes, shall take you home, Cecil. /
have come for the purpose" an
swered; but are you quite well?"
That's just it; I am not. I have
awful dreams at night. Oh, I am so
glad you have come back and you are
not angry. Did you say you were really
going to take me homer"
Tomorrow, If you like"
Please do. I am-stoop down:
want TO whisper to you-I am dread
fully afraid of DR.. Fietta."
! What is your reason?" I asked.
There is no reason" answered the
child, but somehow 1 dread him.
have done so ever since you left us at
Malta. once / woke in the middle Of
! the night and he was bending over me
| lie udQ SUCH n queer iOoh Oll Ills Idte,
and he used that syringe again. He
was putting something into my arm
he told me it was morphia. did not
want him to do it, for I thought you
would rather he didn't. wish mother
had sent me away with you. am
afraid of him; yes. am afraid Of him.
Now that l have come, everything
will be right" said.
And you will take me home tomor-
ROW."
Certainly"
But I should like TO see Vesuvius
first Now that we are here it seems a
pity that should not see it. Can you
take me to Vesuvius tomorrow morn
ing, and home in the evening, and will
you explain to DR.. Fietta?"
IT will explain everything. Now go
to sleep. l am in the house, and you
have nothing whatever to fear"
ST am very glad you have come" he
said YEARLY He flung himself back on
his pillow; the exhausted look was very
manifest on his small, childish face
left the room, shutting the door softly.
To say that my blood boiled can ex-
press but little the emotions which ran