Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-11-13
CHAPTER XIV.


1IIYU roundered from the room into
the ballroom. followed by the
enrsged Kari. Millar smiled more Gym
icaily than ever as he saw the play OF
emotion on 0lga's face. His ruse had
worked admirably. he had at least
tsateu down Olga's will, but be had
yet TO make certain Of Karl
How dared she speak like that
Olga demanded. turning TO her cynic
Aiilar. Kari must love her
LET us NOT reach conclusions so
hastily" Millsr said First let me
tell you how Karl answered NE this
afternoon"
When you made the wager Olga
asked quickly.
Yes: when ! promised TO make you
fall in love with me-"
What did he say
He tried TO kill me-" MIllsr answer
ed slowly.
The color rushed TO 0lga's cheeks.
Her eyes sparkled as she turned them
toward her tempter Ii was delight
she felt-msd, unreasoning Joy that
Karls love for her had prompted him
to kin another who threatened 10 win
her from him. SILL smiling. Mil!sr
went on. taking the shining revolver
from his pocket and showing it 10 her.
With his own bands. dear lady.
Kari tried TO kill me with this little
pistol. took IL away from him."
He tried TO shoot you:" Olga ex-
claimed.
"Yes, and he would have done so.
This Is nicely loaded for six"
Almost TO herself Olga whispered
her next words:
This afternoon be wanted to XIII
you when you only spoke OF making
love to me, and now-he saw you
whisper In my ear. hold my hand,
touch my shoulders. Why, he. must
have fallen In love with
Don't yoa think II silly to shoot a
friend on account Of a woman" Nil
lar interrupted before she could pro-
nounce Elsa's name.
-Oh. he's fond of me. Perhaps you
said something about me-" Olga stun
bled on hurriedly. Karl holds me In
high regard. But there is no doubt Of
II, these young people are In love"
Il fear you regret the success OF
your matrimonial scheme for Kari and
Elsa" Mnlar said.
do you think 1t will be successful?'
she asked eagerly.
Il don't know. But We may find
sot easily enough.
How"
Aillsr took a turn up and down the
'oom, his upslantng eyebrows drawn
together in deep thought.
This afternoon he tried to shoot
NE when told him would make you
tall In love with me-" he said. stop
ping in front Of Olga. That means
owe. Don't speak to me of respect or
regard, my dear lady. They fire of
,aanons in salute out Of respect, but
when they draw pistols that means
love. Now, you think Kari loves this
little girl. Suppose we find out who is
night We will make Kari tell US him.
self"
Olga turned away, with gesture OF
dissent, but Aillsr went on insinuat
6Sly:
"Of course l uaderssand 1t interests
you only because you planned this
marriage. and. after all Il Is only right
that you should feel q certain amour,
Of pride in the success Of your plans
Is 1t not soy
Yes; that Il true"
VERY we'll. then. Earl shall tell Us
which was real, hts attempt to murder
ne or this little affair with Elsa"
But how1 You don't mean to asl
karl!' Olga asked in bewilderment
You are not going to listen at key
holesr'
"Oh. madame, no."
Then how can We make him tel
usT"
1T Is simple. | have a plan. Blu
Dou must follow my instructions t
the letter. Don't ask for any reasons
Simply do as say"
Olga looked at him refecuyely. Sh
knew instinctively that be had som
new bit Of devnish ingenuity, som
sinister twist of that marvellous brair
and she was afraid. But she wante,
more than anything else TO be assure
that Karl did not love Elsa. that be
scheme for their marriage had failed
and she replied:
VERY we'll. 1t Is agreed"
u saw you once at the opera with
very beautiful cloak that covered 70
completely from your neck to you
shoe tips. Have you such a cloa
nowT
yes"
Good. Put this cloak on. Let onl
your bare neck show above It and th
tips Of your shoes beneath. Button
from top to bottom as II you felt colt
Then we shall need but the presenc
OF yourself apd Karl here In this ROOF
to sslve the problem"
Olga looked at Millar moment 1
silence. There flashed instantly throug
her mind the full meaning Of bis da
Ing suggestion. and at first she was Q
the point Of Indignant refusal. The
she as quickly resolved to carry o,
the scheme-to beat the man at b
own cunning game. to find out for he
self what Kari really felt.
Internationally obey me. and v
shall know everything" Miliar assure
her. observing her hesitation.
This is very mysterious Olga sa!
slowly. What strange influence 1
You possess that compels me to obs
your will: Your eyes seem to have a
the wisdom of the world behind them
You do my eyes poor. scant justice