The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1909-07-22
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dow and Pike thrust Ivanoff behind
him as he drew aside tho heavy eur
tain.
Don't show yourselfl' he command
ed. hut there was smothcred ex.
clamation from the fugitive, aud he
pointed over Pixies shoulder,
Look Near the lamp ycnder-.
there by the gatcs-thc carabinierif
His arm tremblcd as II rested for an
instant on the Americans shoulder,
and Pike returned quietly;
"Poufl They've been there since we
hid you beneath the machine" lie
stopped and shaded his eyes with his
hand from the glare OF the lamps In,
side the room, then started. why
| who on earth who's that they've got
with 'emi Why, good Lord. It's doc"
Ivanoff strained over his shoulder TO
look and then replied bitterly
''It Is Herr Won Grollerhagenl Did
not tell you he was Russian2 He
has betrayed me himself He was not
satisfied that others should. All,
knew was In the VOLTS throat herel"
Pike swore emphatlcally and ex-
haustiyely.
Don't you believe itp' he snared,
They've arrested poor old doc Got
him as he went outl'
Nor cried lyanoff. "They speak
respectfully to hIml They bow TO
him
They'll be bowing to us In minute.
That's probably the way these colonies
run you in" snarled Daniel
As ho spoke there was a sharp knock
on the outer door, and he seized Ivan.
of by the arm
Back into the room with youl Walt
until call, and remember It's my
1ghtr'
He was about TO add more when the
door opened and Mariana appeared,
Instantly the American changed his
tone TO one Of severe command.
renting yoa'. srY..far.ut what I've been
that gear box first thing tomorrow
morning. or III see that you draw your
last pay Saturday nlghtr'
Ivanoff caught the idea and bowed
silently and then turned and entered
the door to the inner chamber, Mari
ano came forward and bowed.
"Mees Granger-seempsone," said he
and went out, standing to one side 10
make room for Ethel as she entered
with look Of complete astonisbment
on her face. Pike approached her.
I'm much obliged to you for takln.
my note the right way" he said 1--WE
got some pretty good reasons for not
leaving this room"
She inclined her head icily and ndg-
eted with the note she beld.
"Your note seemed so extraordinarily
urgent" she began, but he interrupt
ed.
ut had to be- he said "Some folks
who want to SEQ me are coming here
and | want you to see them here.
They'd stopped you from coming II
they could"
She flashed look OF disbelief at
him.
"There was no effort to prevent me-
she said coldly.
Il didn't give 'em time." be smiled.
"May ask to whom you referr shs
Inquired u,
Of EN-" he replied. Excuse me.
haven't time to be elegant, even II
knew how"
do you mean my chaperon would
disapproye" she asked hastily rising.
Il shouldn't be surprised reckon
the whole fine flower Of Europe would
'Disapproyef They'd sand.
bag you to keep You awnyp
"Tben cant stay" she cried aud
started for the door He stepped be-
tween her and the exit and raised hIs
hand with a gesture Of command.
"Yes, you can, and you Will. and
you've got TO-" be said. I'm your
guardian. and you'l do as say. You'll
obey me this once n you never do
again. You'll stay here while talk 70
these people, and you'll stay In spite OF
everything they say or do 10 make you
20" She looked startled and stepped
back from him, and be went on:
God knows hate TO talk rough 10
you. | wouldn't hurt your feelings for
The world. but it's come 20 point
where I've got 10 use the authority ]
have over you"
In an instant she farcd up.
authority DO you think
"You'lI stay here for the next twenty
minutes II ! have 10 make creey and
gincourt look like peace confer
,nce." be snapped. And she sank back
nto chair with gesture Of alarm.
Pike went closer 20 her and spoke
more softly.
you and your brother have soaked
10 society column notion OF life over
iere," he said You're like old Pete
Delaney Of Terre Hut He got so he'd
rink cold tea II there was label on
be bottle that spelled whisky"
You're going too farr' the girl
ried
iuey W kVt tVu iun"tfn WIN ihpeH
iere,H went On the American ITS
ny business 10 see that you know
What kind Of people you're dealing
With"
Rhe dropped her head.
You're bullying mel don't see why
ou talk 10 bruiaiiy 70 me"
DO you think 10 do IL for anything
nut your be asked
you are odious, insurerableF shs
ried, with fash of temper.
''Don't sou think ! know you despise
aeY' be asked bitterly. And shs dared
gain