The Washington times., 1909-11-12

Julius and Peter VIII come for
you tonight" said Madame Dr0v-
mask: with an evil suggestive
smile. we will not be here TO say
farewell. but. my dear. sou viii be one
OF as before-wen. before many days
have passed.
Truxton was beginning 10 trembl,.
with the fear that she would not be
returned TO their room, when the door
was opened and she came Utmost
sisdly. he could see The two women
babe him cool. unmistakable goodbye
ana left him in charge e. the men who
had just eGiae down from the shop
above.
For half an hour Peter Brutus taunt-
ed him. II was all he could do 20 keep
his hands wrapped in the rope behind
his back, he was thankful when they
returned him 20 his cell. The time was
not ripe for the dash ne was now de-
termined 10 make.
Get q little nap. If you can" he
said 20 Lorraine, when the door was
locked behind him. 1t won't be long
before something happens. I've got a
plan You'll have your part TO play.
God grant that IL may work out well
for US. 4ou-yOu might pray if-if--'
Yes, I can pray she sala. simply.
IN do my part Mr.. King.
He waited a moment We've been
nelghbors In New York for years he
said Would you mind calling me Trux-
to N for Adele's sake. too?"
Good he exclaimed
She rebelled at the mere thought OF
sleep, but, uufastening her collar and
removing the iabot she made herself a
comfortable cushion Of his coat and
sat back In her corner, strangely con-
ndent that this strong, eager Ameri-
can would deliver her from the Phil
istines-this fighting American with the
Ten days growth Of beard on his erst-
while merry face.
Some time in the tense, sufrocating
hours OF the night they heard the
sounds OF many footsteps shutting
about the outer room; there were
hoarse, cultural. subdued goOd-byes and
Well-Wisnes, the creaking of heavy doors
and the dropping OF bolts Eventually
King, who had been listening sIertIv
realized that but two of lie men re-
manned IN the roOm-Peter Brutus and
Julius Spantz.
An hour crept by. ana another, seem
inglv intermluab BILE King was fairly
groaning under the suspense. The time
was slowly too slowly, approachi1a
when he was 10 attempt the most drq-
perate act IN All this sanguinary trag-
edy-the last act for him, no doubt. ont
the one in which he was 10 see himself
slOrided-
There remained the chance-the slim
chance that only Providence considers
He had prayed for strength and cum
ming: she had prayed for divine inter
Vention. But, after all, luck was 70 be
1he referee.
che part she was 20 play. And If ain
went Well-ah, then, He took a strange
lesson In tha language OF GrauEtarIt.
one sentence, that was ALL She had
whispered the translation 20 him and
ne had grimly repeated Il. over and
over again. "She has tainted. damn
herr II was 70 be their open Sesame"
III all went Weit
Suddenly he started To his feet his
Jaws set his eyes cleaning The tele-
graph instrument was clicking in the
outer room
He had wrapped his handkerchief
about hts big right hand, producing a
sort Of cushion 70 deaden the sound of
a blow with the fist and 10 protect his
knuckles, for an his strength was 10 go
IN that one mighty blow II both men
smaller; but. in either event the first
blow was 20 be mighty one.
Taking his position near the girl who
was cE0uchlHg Do real dIsmay. he leaned
against the wall, his. hands behind him,
every muscle strained and taut
The door opened and Julius SBautz.
beWhiskered and aWkWa I'd entered He
wore a TaiucOat and storm hat. and
carried a rope iu one OF his hands. Tie
stopped just inside the door 20 survey
the picture
Time YOU were asleep he said stu
pidly addressing King
f%-p9st Fcu 10 sleep Julius If Miss
Tullls could have managed 10 untie
these Internal bonds said TluZton.
with pleaaut daring.
IT don't tie lovers knots" ~rinned
Julius. pleased with his Ou wit
Come madam. I raust ask you 90
stand up. VIII you put your own hand
kerchief in your mouth, or mu-t / use
force-ah, that's good I'm sCI-y but
must wrap this cloth about
he did not complete the sentence. for
Re had come within range. The whole
weight or TruEtOn Kings body wal he
hind the terrific blow that landed on
the mans Jaw Lorraine suppressed the
scream that rose TO her white lips
Julius SpantZ's knees Crumpled. he
lUnged against the wall and was slid
ing down when King caught him In his
arms. The man was stunned beyond
81 power ~ immediate action. ~ was
the work ~ an instant to snatch the
revolver from his coat pocket
Guard the dOorH' whispered King
10 the Girl PRESSING his revolver into
her hand "And shoot 81 vou have to-"
a handkerchief was stuffed into the
unconscious mans mouth. The long
coat and boots were torked from his
limp body before bis hands and feet
were boun9 ufh fo -s~o f. carried;