The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-10-07
CHAPTER X.
1.-THE VOICE OF JACOB"


GAIN and again Davis called
n frenziedly over the telephone;
~ but without response
Then starting to his feet with
a sudden conviction that the apparatus
must be out Of order. he rushed excited
ly over to an aperture commanding a
view Of the audience chamber, and en-
deavored to signal his wishes through
this.
SO energetic was he IN this regard.
indeed that IL Is great wonder ne
did not acquaint Dorothy with mis- pur-
pose as well.
But try as he might. he failed utterly
to attract Edythe's attention, or check
the steady flow Of her words.
For once the mouthpiece Of the es-
adjustment had taken things into her
own hands.
Il see she said. "a brief continuance
Of this round Of pleasure, little long
er time for the butterfly 10 dance and
hutter in the sunshine; but the shad-
oWs are gathering and the night COM
ing on
She leaned forward, peering with rapt
Thicker and thicker grow the
shadows" she murmured. 1T is dark
/ cannot see; and yet 1 feel a great
All" she ieaped suddenly to her
feet her face rigid with horror, her
eyes wide, staring. her outsuetched
arm pointing toward the covering DOT
othy-
g aod Lordr' calculated Davis as he
gazed from his vantage point, she
looks just like she did that night on the
roof
''Herei" he turned swiftly TO an as
sistant. chase yourself into that room
as II your life depended on IL, and put
a stop 20 this thing. Tell her-oh, tell
her that the high muck-a-muck from
India Is downstairs wanting TO see her.
Tell her anything thatN shut her up
anc get her on that throne. Otherwise
the fat will be in the fire Tor sure.
The man, realizing from Ralph's We
hemencs thai the case was desperate,
lost no time in Obeying
Hastily be dashed 20 the big doors Of
the audience chamber, and. bursting
them open with a crash, sprang to-
Countess zicka" he shouted. "oh.
Countess Zikar'
Edythe was stln standing In that
tran5fxed attitude, her lips just franz
ing themselves 20 some speech.
At the interruption, though. she start
ed, and a swift change or expression
came over her face. She eyed the mes
senger dazedly. as might one just awak-
ened from sleep Then trembingy,
she sank back upon her throne, her
fiuttering hands searching unsteadily
over it's golden arms.
An electric button was concealed
there for her TO press when she de-
sired instructions or rallied 10 Cnder-
stand some communication delivered
her over the phone. ana Davis breathed
q fervent sigh Of relief as he heard the
little buzzer with which this button was
connected now give forth fits warning
note.
"Edythe." he questioned. fastening 20
the wire, do you want 10 know what
to say2"
The buzzer slgnaled twice IN response.
signifyinE yes.
And win you repeat verbatim just
what I tell your"
Again came an affirmative reply.
Then get Frank out OF the room and
pay careful attention 10 me-
She turned TO the attendant, who was
confusedly mumbling some message
about a visitor from India. and with a
wave Of her hand bade him cease dis
turbing her: and since being a quick
witted fellow, he had already observed
her operating the secret signal, and
realized she must be IN communication
with Davis. he readily took the hint
Dorothy had also risen. and was
drawing together her wrap. but Bdythe.
prompted from behind the scenes, stay
ed her with uplifted hand.
Wait, my daughter, she babe 81
still nave much OF Importance 70 divulge
10 you
show-girl. cyeinZ her askance. IF it's
all the same 70 You, ] guess I've mad
enough for one day"
but all the unpleasant part Is over, %
VI sep EugAlrf hut iAeul9 iustl uCteu "A oiil
behind. You VIII be glad 70 hear the
rest I have 20 tell you
Dorothy looked decidedly doubtful i
thought you said there was some dan
ger coming TO me out OF the shadows ="
All, but with clearer vision,
Edythe transmitted the answer, II be-
hold the shadows dissipated and the
danger disappeared. I see for you now
nothing but happiness and prosperity
ahead. WIN you not let me tell you all
about IL"
well, All right" reluctantly agreed
tho beauty that is. II you'll promise
not 70 glare al me in that awful way