The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-09-16

Noiu sSS Liza way cieaf now 10 In
thorough accomplishment of his mis-
sion, and he mentally thanked beaver
Tor putting into his hands such
weapon as the Russian fugitive
i "Glenwood. Ell? And he protecte,
the historic name of st. Aubyn. tina
noble earl; protected it on the surfac,
while he dragged 1t in the mire of an
other mans disgrace and humiliation
in private. He was a sweet lot. tina
noble earl. He carried himself high
and his keen eye lost no whit of 1t.
dignity and Importance from that con
science that must be uneasy within
his breast"
And the woman. too. Helene" Ivan
off had called her. So they had stucl
together all those ten years. with Lady
Creech as a most complaisant and
discreet chaperon-but that couldn',
be. for, whatever else Lady Creech
might be. worldly wise and naughty
she was at least an English gentlewo.
man at heart. and she would have
starved rather than connive at a scan.
dal Of that sort.
No, Daniel reflected. he would have
to leave Lady Creech out Of the mess,
even though she was q bitter old dame.
But Hawcastle should feel the touch
Of the iron. 1t should burn him deep
~. and the scar would remain.
And the fair countess, who was an.
Cling for that addle pated Horace and
his share Of the estate. That woman,
who bad Deliberately sent a good man
to what was worse than death. should
he have any pity for her? Not for q
single instant
he leaped up and hastily crossed the
room to the writing desk. scribbled q
note and. before he put II in the en-
veiope. rang the bell.
As be sealed the note Mariana tan
ped discreetiy At the door, and Ptks
called:
'.Come I'm"
Look here. Mariana. want you to
take this note to Miss Simpson" be
said quickly.
To Nees Granger seempsoneY'
asked the man deferentially.
"Yes. DO you know where she isy'
"she walk upon the terrace alone.
sair." replied Mariana.
Then give It to her yourseIf-to no
one else-and do II now-' he went on
emphatically. pushing the servant out
OF the door In his haste. When be had
closed II he went TO the door Of the
suit. threw II open and called:
'.Ivanon.
Almost Immediately the Russian
came into the room. and Pike noted
the suffering upon his face, the look
Of timS apprehension with which be
glanced furtively about For him
there was GARDINER IN every cor.
,ser.
Have they Conner" he whispered
tensely. Daniel went over 10 him
and laid a lank hand upon the benf
shoulder, looking him triumphantly 1,
the eyes.
Not yet he answered. and paused
Tvanoff. ron prayed to see your wife
and your friend Glenwood before you
went back to Siberia"
The Russian,tore himself away with
q gasping cry, but Daniel caught bis
wrist.
III that prayer Is answered through
me-" he went On, viii you promise
TO remember that It's my fghtY
Iyanoff covered bis face with hls
hands, and his breath came ehokingIy.
ut II impossible, You wish 10 play |
with me-" he gasped.
DO ! look playfulf' demanded Dan.
lei. And rs be spoke a bugle sounded
sharply outside the window on 10 the
right AT the sound Iyanor shrank
into himself. and his fingers trembled
IN the Others grasp.
The carabinieri-for me.' he cried
Both men turned quickly 10 the win.
low. and Pike thrust I,anof behind
him as be drew aside the heavy cur.
ain.
Don't show yourseIfr' be command.
u. But there was smothered ~.
from the fugitive. and he
,olnted over Pixies shoulder.
Look Near the lamp yonder-
here by tie gates-the carabinierIr,
Ills arm trembled as IL rested for nm
Instant on the Americans shoulder
nd Pike returned quietly.
"Pouf. They've been there since we
ID you beneath the machine" 10
topped and shaded bis eyes with bls
Iand from the glare ~ the lamps IN.
ide the room, then started. why
vbo on earth who's that they've got
With emf Why. good Lord. lis dr,.
lyanof strained over his shoulder 10
,ok and then replied bitterly.
1T Is Herr Won GroIlerhagen. Dill 4
Of tell yon be was Russlnny 10
as betrayed me himself. lie was NOT
atlsiied that others should Al. I
new was IN the VOLTS throat bcre.,
Pike swore emphnticaily ami *.
anstifely.
Don't you believe IT, he snarIed.