The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-13
MY LOST SELF
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By 4. ". MARcHMONT

8M4H9F0#8A0 0h EIF " W S~ Gs .-i ~ iu crossing and one in which I would not trust any other to manage A boat in which Masita was passenger. This and other considerations which will be easily understood made me rataer glad that her brother had taken the course he had. had grave doubts indeed, whether he would reach the mainland at all.
 In the midst of these thoughts Molta gave me a surprise by opening the door suddenly and rushing out without a word.
 I rose at once. Tt is time to go. signo norina."
 Is It really so that Beltsho is not on the island?"
 "of course it is. Do you think he would not be in this room If he were? 3'T cant understand it all."
 s"Ths one thing really inexplicable is that you should have come" She looked steadily at me and then smiled. T mad to come.'' she repeated We'll, you must not lose a moment Tn going again. While Beitano Is away there is no serious danger; but the in- stant he returns there will be- .--. But how did you escape so as to be able to come just now?" Escape? have not had to escape"
 But Julius brought me word that you were a prisoner In the old fort. and that Beltano had sentenced you to death; and when came. Molta told me tnat that was true and that her broth CT would come to mo to--to-- Why do you look al me like that?" She might well ask. for l was star Ing at her in blank amszement at the thought which her words had started, Do you nioan--that you did this mad thing because of--of anything your brother told you about .-about ine?'
  1 You did In helping me that reused Bei- tano's wrath. Was to let that cost 1 you your life7' tss l was overwhelmed by the thought | of such a sacrifice. Tt was madness; sheer, downright madness" murmured under my breath. But thank Heaven 1t is not | too late to put 1t right.~ Tt was no madness" she answered slmost resentfully. T could take no other course. came to offer him any | ransonn he chose to ask. That Is all"
 'f know not how to thank you. ] Words are of little use in such a case. But at least I can talk. you back" | TO my still greater surprise she he's itated. T wish to do what came to do," ske said firmly. Thank God, there Is now no longer any need. I have found out the truth about Vicino's death: And have made prisoner of one of the msn who killed hifi Giuseppe. The other was
 And Molta knows that?" she asked eagerly. sM sshs mas known 1t for many days.' l And yet termed you an assassin. 1t l was infamous"
 | knew Moita's reason, of eourse-to oiacken me in M2slta's eyes.
 We have no time to spend in speak ing of her. You will go back with meg"
 But you--afterwardsr"
 T shal. not return dere."
 ''Wo will go." she agreed and rose at oncs.
 We went down and as we left the mouse I was surprised to ind to what strength the wind had attained. The sky was overcast and heavy masses of clouds were seudding rapidly before the squalls. which were driving fierce ly over tas whits-iecked, angry wa. ters.
 Maslta turned her eyes anxiously
 Tt twill be rough passage. but our boats are safe in far dirtter weather than thls." I saidi to treasure herr
 "I was thinking of my brother" she replied, her face very troubled.
 He should be safe on the other side iong before this.,' But had serious | man he was.
 "Is not that boat oeder in the far dstance?" she asked, shielding her eyes as she strained them out across the water q can sec a speck. There " and she pointed in slightly northerly direction.
 T can see no sall."
 Tt is not set. Look.' and she ciutched my arm and pointed again.
 Tt Is a boat" I said, seeing 1t then.
 Tt must be Julius" she murmurcd nsr color fading. He cannot manage a boat in such weather
 "We can pick him up as we cross" l assured her: and with that we hurried toward the landing stage.
 Molta came up the path and met us Where are you thinking to go. Bep- po?" she asked exctedly.
 ''The signorina Is returning to the mainland"
 Not in such weather as this. There will be a storm; you cannot cross safe. ly in such a sea as will soon be rag. ing. You are mad"
 Not so mad as to let her remain here"