The Washington times., 1909-05-22
CHAPTER xxx.
WHAT THE GYPSY KNEW.

Mrs. Graham, DR.. Jordan, Grace,
and Jim met again in the grea'
library Of the Gordon house
seHe ought to be here any moment
now. JIM" said the old man. Iheh
turning to the girl, "Are you happy'
GraceT'
Happier than at any time since baby
went away, DR.. Jordan she replied
quietly. and surer that he will soon
De in my arms
Then it was very quiet in the room
and at last came the gentle ringing OF
the doorbelL
Mrs. Graham left the library to an
swer the summons, and in a few mo-
ments returned, accompanied by an
old man whose Isng beard matched the
spotless surplice he wore
"Grace. my little child" said the min
lister softly. going up to the girl.
oh, DR.. Rich.' she exclaimed, giving
him her hands. I'm happier than
have been in a long time"
And you. young man. the clergy
man went on, turning to Alton, you
should be humbly thankful. sir."
And shall be TO my dying day" was
Jim's quiet answer.
Then very quickly and solemnly the
old man made these two one while
Doctor Jordan and Mrs. Graham
watched and prayed
It was over. and Jim and his bride
were alone again IN the great room
Its forever" murmured the girl
Pray God-forever." responded Jim.
A little while they were silent in each
others arms, then there came TO Alton
the realization that the deeds to be ac-
complished would remain undone were
he TO give way to the desires Of his
heart to remain quietly here with his
wife.
II must go. Grace" he said. and
see the gypsy in jail You remember
our plan2"
"Fn be ready in a moment, Jim.
SHUT, Grace, hadn't I better so
aIone?"
sJim, you can tell me TO stay here,
OF course" she replied, "but you
know. dear; I want TO be with you
and I think that it is better If I hear
all. he says"
And so together they walked, a few
moments later, down the street lead
ing from their home. in the direction
of the Jail. The sheriff was seated
on the front steps. and from within
came the voice Of one Of his contented
and wen-cared-for guests. disclos-
ing his frame Of mind in an old Irish
song.
Good day, sheriff" said Grace
brightly. I'VE want 10 see the gypsy
prisoner
Honored by her call. but casting a
dubious look at Jim, the sheriff rose
hastily.
"But. Miss Grace" he began hest
tatingly.
sheriff, you have known me a long
time. haven't you? Ever since was a
little girl. Didn't you know father?''
''Yes. yes, Miss Grace" replied Sher-
If Bill, remembering the time years
Before when his start in business had
come with a small popcorn stand
backed by the old banker whose
daughter now stood before him. Eyes,
] knew him, AID and ne was purity
good TO me"
Then perhaps youu trust me. We
want to ask his prisoner about
about my bahy-and I think can get
more out Of him than any one else. %
There was 70 resisting her eyes,
and Sheriff Bill was human
"AlI right-an right, come with
me-
So into the giants cell they were
shown. and behind them the sheriff
locked the door,
"Tve seen your woman" began Jim
AT once.
"Ungh," replied the man, consider
ably in awe OF a slight young fellow
who could deliver as foreible a blow
as he recalled having received from
Alton the night OF the veranda affair.
''You know where baby is" con-
tinued Jim.
NO, no. No English
"Oh. yes, you do understand. Now