The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-03-31

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But Fan" Allen was utterly confused at
don't care how Give me that note. Give IL to
Cecilia sha'nt have it till you get the minia-
ture."
How in the deuce can get it,"
When is he going to meet herr" asked Fanny.
Wen. while he's out then. you'll have to break
into his place and steal it and bring it here. I'll
say say | found it on the floor" $500 49, ~
ST can't how that
mo. of conrse can't But can. It'n be
in her trunk. won't it, And she can't accuse me
of having taken tat least. not right away. I'll
You're dreadfully virtuous all at once" re.orted
cts worried me all the evening-taking that
picture And I'd never have done 1T II 1T hadn't
Well like that! who found 1t nrst. anyway.
and"
SSH There's Cecilia coming. Dom. you dare
Cecilia, dear. is that you? You must be tired TO
death death. Some In and lets get to bed rish. ON
mans note in the folds OF her robe de chambre.
In all probability the somewhat imrerfect scheme
anticipated had II not been for reason OF which
she naturally. could have known nothing II bad
becn Cecelias romantic custom since the painting
OF the miniature. to take II from Its hidnr-place
and TO bid II the tender whispered good NIGHTS she
did this in the kitchen at a moment when Fanny
was under the Impression that Cecilia was saving
evening. Cecilia Francesca went TO her trunk 10
perform the last sacred rite ~ what had been IN
her a peculiarly hanpv day. Her fingers. touching
the familiar Mace. did not feel the miniature She
hurriedIv dashed ont the contents OF the trunk
the token. For moment Cecilia stood petrinea
~ashed IN npon her Fanny, She must have taken
II. No one else could have The gentle Cecilia
had never known Like wild nocturnal avenger
she few at Fanny In her bed.
glow dared vou," she cried. snatching IRE bed
clothing from the terrified conspirator. 20. how
dared yous" She shook her VIOLENTLY Don't lie,
know Won took It! vou stole II! vou-you-vou
y4HF hot~ ny A~e t. yhArA fu
Cecilia terkad the col,apsing FANNY from her cot
and lowered above her covering on the floor. TITS
crrel' How could youY BEAST"
Fanny es..ved to sneak. but Cecilia looked
tall ard terrifying IN the dim Easlisht OF the room
that for the life of her. she could not get out
"Beast," repeated Cecilia. with awful traei-
FANNY recovered herself slightly "Cecelia." she.
ousvered. at was only 4 toke. -
weakly on the trunk-tor and robbed Long rhiv-
erine dreadful. convuIsive sobs. 20 IT'S mean
o dear."
To describe the mental state OF FANNY Is hard,v
necessary She dared not speak. she Law wretcn-
monotonons means If the girl over there on the
Sometimes hrsterieay .s.rful and
times frl OF nervous laughter Il shall die II she
rirsI'v she leaned from her cot. nuns on wraorer
and slirper. tied her haad IN n scarf and pre-
cipita'eIv I~rt the She straight to Fritz
"F'ritz, FRITZ" she WHISPERED. as nh: heard
slee-v sounds within his quarters. "Frits"
Fanny! What the-what Is itr Are you III"
IN moment the astounded Alien emere~d his
head tousled and over his pajamas bathrobe-
Don't talk. cecefia's discovered that tho ME
ture is gone She. made An awful scene She
ered nearly died She. sitting there now moan
in. -, and ss1s on III. ~ %sn,. 'ne
do something" weakly repeated FRITZ.
'Rirht now Do something. If You could hear
herr My heavens never had such time In my
'Rut wh-wh-what are you going to DOR he
asked heIpIesslv.
eve thought It an out. There's Just on. chance
and tell him cecel,a wants TO see him
Allen sasped Lucy. But--o my good LORD!
"You needn't suppose ANYTHING There's fuss
one chance they're both silly abort each Other.
for. her andeFo0noW Tell him to bring the pic
tura. too"
The thoroughly confused Allen aepar.ed rub
hing his n. found Iucius rti'l sitting in \
da,. before hs little table the portrait in bis hand
FOR vouA She wants TO to-night-now.
Don'' wait She's in hurry"
Wants TO see me! asked Prettyman.
.sNow--right on-in the studio I don't know
wha. for. Come on Bring the miniature"
80; say. Lucy. tn: CIR. want. Com. on"
from his room. Seeby protestin9 Fanny stole be.
Don't mind what she saws encouraged Allen at
Cecelfa's door. You go In and make II all right
with herr"
Without listening to Prettyman's vague ram
blin1s and distressed protests. Fritz opened tho
door and showed him in
Reach IN and get the kew and lock the door
on the outside" commanded Fanny at his elbow.
The key turned in the lock.
Now. we'll have stand hero and walt
and" began Fanny.
And prav." finished Fritz.
From within came low murmurG-then long ST.
Iences-then again the murmurs. With chatter
Ing teeth and shiverng limbs Fanny and Fritz
rev dwefers In the top-story passed them
stared curiously. but Fanny and Fritz were obIiv-
io s After a long time they heard some rat
ting at the door Fanny drew long breath
Open It," she directed. For better or for
worse"
I1ucfus Prettyman emerged On HIS face was
sentimental smile of utter bIissfulness.
Me-were engaged" he grfnned bashfu1Iy.
Thank heaven. can go to bed" remarked
Fanny.