The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-09-09

" at Daniel. and Ills face went red
and white by turns. There was dan
gerous fash in his eyes. and he step
ped tribe, closer and half raised
bis walking stick. Then. with NUT
tered oath. he dropped 1t, picked up
his hat from the bench where he had
thrown It and walked to the hotel
steps.
you have an hour" he said, menace
ingly turning. Ar the end Of that
time-we will know what to do"
Daniel must have stood there ten
minutes after Hawcastle had gone.
and the twilight came down aud envel-
oped him with its softness. AS the
lights came out here and there he turn
ed and looked over at the windows OF
Won Grollerhagen's suit and noted the
shadow still on the window blind
Looks 10 ME like docs in this thing
and ought 70 be told" he murmured.
He found his way slowly across the
grass and up the steps and In another
moment tapped upon the door OF the
Germans rooms. The door was ope.ed
by Ribiere. who Informed him that
Won Grollerhagen was dressing. He
found his friend adjusting his white
cravat before a mirror.
Within five minutes he had acquaint-
ed the other with all that had passed
and had received n smile In return.
Won Grollerhagen refused to take the
matter seriously.
"Pouff' be said. "Surely you can
trust this Lord Hawcastie not to men,
ton II. He must know that the conse-
quences for you as well as for me
would be. 70 say the least. disastrous
Surely you made that clear to him"
Daniel smiled gently.
no" be answered grimiy. He made
II clear to me. Two years in jail. and
n don't make up my mind In nfty
minutes from now to do what he
wants me to do
what n II that he wants you 20
dor asked the German.
The young lady.s father trusted NJ
to look after her. and II won't prom
lee to let her pay 100000 for that
well. you've seen Il around here.
haven't your
Il have observed n. n Jon refer 20
the son Of Lord .Hawcastie." answered
Won CrolierhaEen Eraveiy.
swell. n I don't agree TO that Ivano0
goes TO Siberia and you and TO jail"
Won GroIlerhagen looked at him
quickly.
He threatens that what do you n
tend to DOR
Il can't agree. There wouldn't Be
any trouble to II IL Il was only me.
They could land me for two years or
twenty. But I can't do what they
want. even to let you and Ivanon out
II amt ny money. All can do b TO
hint that you get out right away.
Ivanor can't go. They've got Q ring
around this place.
You could get away. too. my
friend" said the German. watching
him softly You had not thought Of
THAR
no. sir. and Tn not going to think
Of t. But yoa"-
"As for me. shall CO." said Won
Grolierhagcn. standing mp.
swell. that's part OF the load Oh my
mind. ! haven't bad the nerve TO telr
that poor fellow IN there. though"
Won Grollerhagen motioned TO ri
blere.
Appellee ie monsieur la he COM
handed and pointed to the other door
OF the chamber. The man opened Il
at once and beckoned TO iyanoff.
"lvanoff. some unexpected dItiicui-
tiles have arlsen.- said the German.
The police have discovered your pres.
ence here. and persons who wish evil
20 my friend have threatened 20 make
trouble. lie can do nothing further
to save you unless be betrays sacred
trust"
Its the truth. old man." said Dan
iel feel.ngly. II can't do it,
For q moment the Russian refugee
staggered and supported himself with
his hand on the table. Then he looked
up.
II thank you for what you have
tried 20 do"
Won GroIlerhagen went on:
''In the meantime my friend believes
Naples a safe place for me. And g
suf wlcdersehen."
pike extended his hand, which the
German took.
"Goodby. doc. and God bless your
he said. And Won Grolerhagef
squeezed Fixes fingers.
ITO our next meeting" he said and
,n n moment was gone.
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