The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-10-17

heit InOugnt occurred TO me and, de-
spite the seriousness of things,
laughed aloud.
In our last interview she had shown
dozen moods, In as many sentences, &c
my infinite bewilderment; but I now
thought of something which had escaped
me at the moment. Her cheerfuiness
had returned when she knew was like
~ TO be taken to Warsaw.
VIII any one blame me If in my ego
tism I interpreted this as a sign that
she hoped we should meet again there
We had parted for always and said q
last goodbye; but she had taken the
parting lightly. because the always
would last only until we were both I'm
Warsaw. That was why I laughed.
The laughter had a short life, how
ever. II died suddenly as I remembered
how Father Ambrose had spoken Of Vol
mas betrOthal There was something
more than I knew Of in that; Volns
herself had spoken OF an ENHANCEMENT;
and / was worrying over the puzzle
when reached the top of a sioping mea-
dow and saw below me the shed I was
seeking.
There was no one about as / hurried
down the hill. was glad, as I had no
mind for the indulgence In cabalistic
signs, and all the rest 81 Il.
But I had been seen; and as / was
christening the door a man came round
the end of the shed.
''Well?" A very blunt but significant
monosyIIable.
Are you Jacob Posen7" He nodded.
He was a big, heavy, black-bearded,
powerful man.
'I have come for my horse"
What do you mean? This is my
barn. I have no horse OF yours"
II am a peasant farmer. friend"
He laughed, giving no sign that he
understood; but he was only acting. for
he said with a sneer: "You seem in e
hurry"
Immediate"
His laugh changed to a scowl and he
srowled I'm a tone Of almost savage an
ger: Your Manner
I was almost surprise an oath did not
follow.
made the sign and answered: "In the
eye OF God"
His face changed suddenly and at
fecting an air Of good fellowship he
thrust out his hand. ! refused it and
just looked him in the face.
His taciturn expression returned and
he opened the door OF the barn.
L saw you put them both in and
wondered" he said. shall fetch the
saddle or will your"
bENNEE NOug uOLl WISH 10 DC EGGIls
"Both?"
No. mine only. Hide the other and
the horse"
He went off at once, leaving me mar
yelling more than ever. He was soon
back and himself slipped on the saddle
and bride. Nothing more was said IN
til was ready to mount.
You bought him in Bratinsk and this
in Pulta. What shall I do with it?"
1T mustn't be found twenty miles
west of here; and this revolver must be
hidden" I added, as 1 gave him the
weapon I had taken at Schirmskad.
Il understand. God keep US ALL"
God keep US ALL" repeated. assum-
ing that to be another secret sign. AS
I rode off, I saw him return to the cop
pice where the other saddle was and
carry it back to the barn.
I rode leisurely in the direction of the
village, on the lookout for some sign
of the police, and running over in my
mind the story I should tell.
Such of the villagers as were about
gaped at me and two or three children
followed. AS I was playing part and
did not know whose eyes might be upon
me, thought it best TO play thoroughly.
which is the priests house?" 1 asked
one of the women, and she pointed IL
out. I beckoned to the children and,
throwing them some kopecks, babe them
tell the father I wished to speak to him.
He came out and raised my hat and
said in a voice loud enough for others
to hear: Il am the Englishman who
passed through the village yesterday
and spoke with you, father. 1 have had
all my money taken from me and have
thought IL best to come to you"
Come into the house." he said grave
~. AS 1 dismounted and fastened my
horse to the railing he drew a woman
aside and whispered to her; then led the
way to the door. II have sent for the
police agents." he told me. ''They have
been some half hour in the village"
Il am quite ready" and as we sat
waiting told him hurriedly what had
passed with Jacob Posen. and that 1
thought Volna's horses houid be hidden.
do you really need any money!" he
asked.
NO, think not. I shall get back my
letter Of credit"
Soon we heard footsteps outside.
They are here. almost regret this"
he said hurriedly.
I think it splendid. Now for the
play" Then I raised my voice and
spoke excitedly. THE men took my
letter of credit. and if you do not help
me what am I to do? Someone shall
pay for this" I got up and held the
door partly open. IF you can't do it,
you can't, of course; but I daren't stay
here"
You cannot go" said the father. 81
have sent for the police"
Not 60, I'll see about that" l cried
angrily, and rushed out to be instantly
seized by my friend or the DEVILS
Staircase and a companion.
No, no. Wen see about your go
ing" sneered the fellow. You are
right, Father Ambrose, this is the man
we seek. Thank you for keeping him
here and sending for us"
And so it's you again, eh?" I said.
Yes. And you won't get away this
time"
1 turned on the priest viciously. And !
this is your idea of Christianity Ell?
To get me inside your house in order |
to betray me to the hounds. / wish /
you joy in your creed"
Don't insult the father. He has only |
done his duty" The irony of the praise |
for the falsehood we had acted to-
gether struck the good man and 1 saw
him vince.
4 have done what I have done" he
murmured
see if he's armed. ordered the
agent. 'He stole my revolver"
Your comrades took it from me in |
their turn. You will find it at /
Schirmskad. 1 am not armed l don't |
need any weapons any longer"
He looked up with a scowl and a |
start. "Schirmskad?"
l laughed significantly. ION my way |
TO the frontier You are too late. my
friend: and within the next few hours |
am going to show you what a fool |
you've made of yourself"
Where's the woman?"
Wire to Schirnnskad and ask who as-
caped when the pOtfage of 1voodcY1tfa,