The Detroit times., 1908-06-04


and Bales, and the beautiful
young lady made such an impression
upon me that was impolite enough
to stare at her continually.
We had so far not spoken word
NV unknown had been engaged In
reading q book and had only once let
me see her brown eyes when she look
ed up to throw glance out or the
window. I had, however. discovered
that we had one common interest,"
music. on the seat next 10 the
young lady was a violin case. whiie
had mine In the rack above.
Suddenly my beautiful nelghpor
dropped her book. | quickly picked i'
up and she thanked me with friendly
smile showing two rows OF dazzling
white but rather large teeth.
'.Do YOU know when we are to be
at Bales?" she asked me, ana was
even more charmed when hearu ne'
voice. II am tired OF travelling
While speaking she ran her mana
across her face to put back rev
strands OF blond hair which had faiieh
across her cheek II was this golden
colored hair which at first had attract
ed my attention 81
I'VE will be there in about four
hours" replied determined TO start
a conversation now that the Ice nai
been broken. DO you come from
far?"
Yes" she replied, and am going
further still. all the way to London
~ come from Rome" ! replied. anu
I am a musician. see that you, TOO
play the violin
Eyes, do. and l love my 'nstru'
ment."
mrhere isn't very much to look at
outside" | continued fearing that the
girl should pick up her book again
"but over there is little villa which
| think looks very pretty. Don't you
think so. too?"
Eyes. and should love nothing bet
ter than to live In such little mousse
far from the world with all It's NOISE
and restlessness.
She drew deep sigh and began
tn wonder what SORROWS could nave
darkened the life Of person al her
age. When we stopped at the next
station she seemed rather uneasy.
and Gained down only when the tram
started again.
IL beg your pardon, madam. l said,
.J can see that there Is something that
worries you. II can help you In any
way | beg you not to hesitate to ask
me 10 do So
She looked at me earnestly.
do YOU really want to help me-"
she asked and looked straight into my
eyes. 81 hope you do for am IN reaiiy
need OF friend"
ASK me to do anything within my
power. and / shall be delighted to 10
it." | cried In an outburst OF enthu-
siasm.
II thank you very much she re
piled with a deep sigh and extendcd
her hand which / kissed.
Are we not near Gastein now?'
Yes" | replied, and a moment Ia
ter the train slowed up and stopped al
a small station.
The unknown stood up and looked
through the window. She was very
tall and slender, and | looked at her
full OF admiration.
Would you kindly get me a glass
OF water. am very thirsty" she SAID
turning to me.
Delighted TO be able TO do little
for her | ran into the restaurant ana
returned a moment later with the
water. My companion thanked me
very friendly. but only took small
sip OF the water.
There Is a great excitement In the
restaurant" said. there are several
policemen looking for a thief whom
they suspect intends to run across the
frontier"
At these words my companion turn
ed pale, and fell back in her seat.
1T is all over with me-" she STAN
mered. You said you wanted to DC
my friend, sir, and now the time na1
come when you have an opportunity
to do so II you meant what you said.
"How do you mean" | cried. great
God you don't mean TO say that you
are the thief?"
mo. and there Is no thief. | am fol-,
political reasons. fleeing TO England
the country Of liberty. II I'm caught
now | will be sentenced to death. Save
me from "a fate do not dare to think
of. Help me and shall thank you as
long as | live"
She looked at me with her great
dark eyes and took hold OF my arm
while she was speaking. ] felt at that
moment as IL | had the courage 10
face whole sotnia OF Cossacks. and
that | would gladly have given my HE
for her. remember saying some
thing like that and seeing the shadow
OF a smile In her face"
But what do you want me TO do :!
when the policemen come please
tell them that am your sister, she
replied quickly. then they won't sus-
pect me any longer"
Full OF anxiety sat waiting for the
officers. and at last they came. four OF
them. and looked into our compart'
ment.
Your name please?"
"GeoYrey and Marguerite Wilmot.
We are sister and brother and are
both musicians" | replied without hes
itation.
The unknown threw me a glance Of
gratitude
Evidently she isn't here" the 20.
liceman said, we must go on"
Az soon as they had gone my trav-
cling companion turned pale and
hurriedly found my flask and gave
her a glass OF brandy.
"Oh. thank you" she said with a
deep sigh. Il feel much better now.
Thank God the train Is starting.
shall never forget what you have done
for me, Mr.. Wilmot-never.