Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-05-15

many strange scenes, and the knight
Grant often finds that his bump of
caution developed. In other words, 1t
is none of his affair. To look was one
thing, to follow, TO precipitate ones
head into the unknown was another.
And there were no police about: they
were on the Casino terraces, or stroll
ling through the gardens, or patrolling
the railway station.
Past the park the quartet ran, and
took the first turn to the left for a
block or more. Then came a stretch
of darkness, between one electric lamp
and another. And then, as If whisked
away by magic, the foremost woman
disappeared. The other halted,
breathless and wondering. She start
ed again, but moment too late. The
italian caught her roughly by the arm
and with quick movement tore aside
the veil
kitty Killigrew!" Hillard cried.
He sprang forward, grasped the
italian by the shoulders and whirled
him round in no gentle manner. The
Italian struck out savagely and fear
lessly, but Hillard seized his arm and
held 1t firmly. There was a short
tableau. Each man could, hear the
breathing of the other, quick and deep.
The devil cleaned in the Italians
eyes, but there was menace in Hill
lard's equally strong.
you meddling figure of a dog!"
Take care lest the dog bite, sig
more"
Release my arm and stand aside!'
Presently. Now, that way Is yours .
said Hillard, pointing in the direction
of the way they had come.
Are you certain!" The Italian
regulated his breathing, forcing down
the beat of his heart.
$50 certain that if you do not obey
me, I shall call the police and let you
explain to them
II should like nothing better" re-
piled the Italian with GOODNESS which
dumfounded Hillard.
do you know these ladies?"
do your" insolently.
"My knowing them does not matter.
But it is any gentleman's concern
when man gives pursuit to laly who
does not wish to meet him, even in
Monte Carlo
"a lady? Grace of Mary. that is
droll!"
Hillard released the imprisoned arm,
consciously chilled by the tone. There
was patent raillery, quizzical In
science, which convinced Hillard that
the Italian had not given chase out
of an idle purpose. While this idea
was forming in his mind, the Italian
| inspected his cuff, brushed his sleeve,
and then recalled that he was bare
| headed. He laughed shortly.
1--WE shall meet again." he said
softly.
81 hope not" replied Hillard frank
| ly, at the same time placing himself
so as to block any sudden attempt to
take up the chase. However, you may
find me at the Hotel de Londres."
The Italian laughed again. "You
understand the language WE'LL" de
batingly.
And the people. too" Hillard had
no desire to pass the time of day with
| his opponent.
well, / have said that we shall
meet again, and it must be SOL
and your hat, as well as mine, is
still in the Casino. The night is cold
The italian tugged impatiently al
his hustache and permitted his glance
to wander over Hillard critically. Nc
a struggle, much as he longed for 1t
would not be wise. He swung round
on his heel and walked rapidly dowr
the street, much to Hillard's relief
Presently the italian took the corner
and Hillard turned to reassure Kitty.
But Kitty had vanished!
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