The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1908-07-03
CHAPTER ll.-cOnunued.

by beautiful voice breaking into song
CHAPTER ll.-conunued.
Had stumbled upon one of my
dreams at last? Had Romance sud.
denly rolentcd. as coquettc some.
times rclents2 For space I knew
not what to do Then, with a shrug-
have never been accused OF lacking
courage i tried once more. by the
aid Of match. to locate bell. There
was absolutely nothing; and the beat.
Ing OF my riding crop on the panels of
that huge door would have been as
noisy as feather grasped the
knob and turned II lmpatiently. he.
hold! the door opened without sound.
and stepped into the hallway. which
was velvet black.
Slloncol
The song died. Al over that great
rambling structure not oven the reas.
surfing chlrp Of a cricket stood per.
fectly stlll. What the deuce should
do? Turn back2 As / formed this
question In my mind n draft OF wind
slammed the door shut. | was In for
II, sure enough. ! was positive that
could never find that door again.
Heaven knows how long | waited.
Soon | hoard a laugh. light. infec.
tioua. foarlessi Then 1 heard voice.
soft and pleading;
Don't 20; In morcy's name. don't
go, Grctchon' You may be killed."
English' | had actually heard
voice speak my native tongue.
Nonsense. Betty | am not afraid
OF any ghost that ever walked. rode
or noatcd."
"Ghost7 II may be BURGLAR"
"Or Stelnbock! We shall find moth.
Ing"
Indeed
Nothing but a rat, bugllng about In
the armor" The laughter came again.
you are not afraid. Betty?"
only cautious. Hut how can you
laugh2 A rat7" cried voice rather
anSlously. why. they are as big az
dogsl"
But arrant towards"
SO! one Of these voices spoke Eng.
llsh as its birthrlght: the other spoke
with an accent that is TO say, by adop.
ton. Into what had fallen? Whittier
had my hunger brought me? l was
soon TO learn.
There came a faint thread OF light
on one side OF the hall. such as may be
likened to that which filters under
door'slll. Presently this was followed
by the sound OF jangllng brass rings.
A heavy velvet portiere-which |, be.
ing In darkness, had not discovered
slipped back. My glance. rather blind.
ed. was first directed toward the flame
OF the candle, Then | lowered it.
and surrendered for ever and for ever!
beheld two faces in profile. as II
were, one side In darkness. the other
tinted and glowing like ancient ivory.
| honestly confess 10 you that IN all
my wanderings-and they have been
frequent and many never saw such
an enchanting picture or two more OK.
Quislte faces, One peered forth with
hesitant bravery; the other-she who
held the candle-wlth cold. tranquil
inquiry.
All my fears. such as they were. left
me instantly. Besides. | was not with.
out certain amount OF gallantry and
humor stepped squarely into the
light and bowed
Ladies', am indeed not a ghost, |
but promise you that shall be II
am not offered something to eat at
oncei"
Tableaul
what are you doing here?" asked |
she with the candle. her midnight |
eyes drawing down her brows into a
frown OF disploasure.
! bowed. ITO begin with, | find a |
gate unlocked, and being curious. | |
open II; then find door Unattached. |
and enter, Under these unusual cir. .
cumstances | am forced to ask the |
same question Of you what are you
doing here In this ruined castle? II |
It isn't ruined It is deserted, which
amounts to the same thing" This was
impertinent, especially on the part Of |
a selflnyited guest
That is my aifair, sir. ! have a
right here, now and at all times"
Her voice was cold and authoritative.
There is an inn six miles farther
down the road; this Is a private resi-.
dence. Certainly you can not remain
here over night"