Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-20
ATNSLEE MAGAZINE COMPANY


willing 70 pass the night under this
roof once you had claimed it."
Without comment Kirby returned TO
the balcony. He looked old and care
worn. for the words had stung him 20
the quick. Twice within the past hour
be had sent a request for an interview
TO Adele. and as yet she had made 20
answer. This. then. was the explana-
ton. Evidently he was deemed too
uGclean a thing even 90 look upon. he
did not greatly wonder. FOR he could
never eTace the memory Of her horn
fed look and cry when the mask had
fallen and the bad prince stood reveal
ed. After an, the penalty for his re-
naming had been UNNECESSARILY great
OF than he had anticipated.
Meanwhile Aaron had bent over the
portmanteau, which stiu lay open upon
a chair as Judge Pleydeu had left IL.
In searching FOR Colonel Moreau's Der
ringer the contents OF the suit case
had been somewhat disarranged. and
the methodical Aaron now withdrew
a badly crumplcd coat. intending 20
fold II neatly before replacing il. AS
he did so n red morocco box fen from
one OF the pockets. Aaron. about 20
return IT, suddenly started and held e
under the light OF an adjacent lamp.
Tor the inscription on the lid which
had arrested his attention was. Mar
garet Randall 20 her husband. John
Randall"
Margaret Bandall-that was Adele's
mothe." he exclaimed in wonder.
what is thate" asked NJ Veaudry.
entering the room and noting the 9th
er's interest.
Something that fell from Colonel
Moreau's portmauteau." replied Aaron.
opening the box and examining its con-
tents. You see. 80 IS the miniature o.
Adele's mother that that gambler won
the night be won the plantation nod
ding 20 the balcony where Kirby could
be heard pacing back and forth. You
know he got even my poor cousins
Jewels This IS set with diamonds
LOok-half OF them are gone"
TO the pawnshop. ehT" ventured
NJ Veaudry Yet YOU found 70 IN
Colonel Moreau's portmanteau? 1t IS
very strange How has e come thereT"
NO one knows but Colonel Moreau.
and be can't answer anything now.
said Aaron solcmnly. You better give
this box 20 Tom"
Like his older brother. the General
has proved an unwilling participant In
Judge Pleydelrs maueuver. The child
strongly disapproved OF the idea. for
be was now summary hauled out or
bed and forced 20 exchange the known
comforts or that article for the doubt
ful accommodations OF the drawing
room sofa.
What FOR DO they make me get up
in the middle OF the nightT' he sleepi-
ly demanded as Group made up the
impromptu bed In the now deserted
room. What for do they dress me
againF"
"Io's gwine 20 Jedge Pleydel's plan
tation, honey" patiently explained the
old servant FOR the tenth time. "Dey
go'n' pack up all yo' n'r clothes an
all dem toys yo' had when yo' was
baby. Dey amt gwine 10 'sturb yo'
so much hyah."
But I don't want TO go 70 Judge
Pleydelrs plantation" peevishIy pro-
tested the child. Aren't we ever
coming back here 20 live againg~
Nom, I don't hardly spect so, III
marse. YO' KANT stay no mo- hyah.
honey, an ole Group KANT go nowah
VIII yo' ais no mo-. ole niggah got
a new marse now. YO' must sleep.
honey. / wake 20 when dey ready.
h'P marSe. Hesh. honey, heshr And
Group lightly tiptoed from the room as
the General nodded drowsily and then
Slosed his weary eyes
And thus Kirby found him As II
conscious OF the others gaze. the boy
Instantly awoke with a start and sat
bolt upright. throwing OF his impromp-
tn covers.
I've got 70 have a talk with you"
he said gravely. mo: won't go to