Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-01

mile faH her on they drew up be
fore a white pile Surmounted by dim
ly discerned Greek cross, but their sig
mails awakened no response.
"Gone."
They Wasted no words when. for the
fourth time their eyes caught the vel
come sight OF a shining radiance in
the gloom
"Unhitchg' ordered Emerson logged
ly as he began 20 unite the ropes OF
the sled. He shouldered the sleeping
bags and made toward the light that
filtered through the crusted windows,
followed by Fraser similarly burdened.
But as they approached they saw ut
once that this was no canncry: Il look
ed more like a roadhouse or trading
post Behind and connected with it
by covered ball or passagcway
crouched another squat building OF the
same character. its roof piled thick
with mass OF snow. its windows
glowing.
They mounted the steps OF the nigh
building and without knocking flung
the door open. entering With a sharp
exclamation ar Indian woman regard
cd them round eyed
Were an right this time" observed
Emerson. cts a store" Then 20 the
woman he said briefly. I'VE want a
bed and something 20 eat"
ON every side the walls were shelved
with merchandise. while the counter
carried a supply OF clothing and skins.
What you wanty" demanded the
squaw.
Boyd and Fraser. divesting them
selves OF their furs. noticed that she
was little more than a girl-a native
undoubtedly.
Food. Sleep Boyd replied.
You can't stop here" the girl as
serted firmly.
"Oh. yes. we can" said Emerson.
The squaw called. "Constantlnef"
The tall figure Of man emerged. ad-
vancing swiftly.
II was the copper hued native who
had rescued them from the river ear
Her in the day. The Indian girl broke
into a torrent OF excited volubiity.
You no stop here" said Constan-
tine. Making toward the outer door.
be flung Il open.
We've come q long way and we're
tired" Emerson argued He faced the
Indian with his back TO the stove. his
voice taking on n determined note.
I'VE won't leave here until we are
ready. Now tell your 'klootch' 20 get
Us some supper. Quickr"
A soft voice from the rear OF the
room halted the advancing Indian.
Constantine" IL said
The travellers whirled 10 see. stnpd-
Ing out In relief against the darkness
OF the passage whence the Indian had
just come a few seconds before. the
golden haired girl OF the storm to
whom they had been indebted for their
rescue. She advanced. smiling pleas
antly.
These men no stop herer' cried Con
stantine violently.
"I-I-beg pardon" began Emerson.
1--WE didn't intend 10 take forcible pos
session. but we're played out-we've
been denied shelter everywhere-we
felt desperate"-
She addressed the Indian girl in
Aleut and signaled 10 Constantine. at
which the two natives retired.
Were glad OF an opportunity to
thank you for your timely service this
afternoon" said Emerson.
"On. that vas nothing I've been ex-
pecting you hourly. You see. Constan-
tines little brother has the measles.
aud had TO get 10 him before the ma
! tives could give the poor little fellow
a Russian bath and then stand him out
IN the snow They have only one
treatment for eli diseases"
"If your-er-father"- The girl
shook her head.
Then your husband-I should like TO
arrange with him TO hire lodgings for
a few days. The matter OF money
Again she came 20 his rescue.
Il am the man OF the house I'm
boss here. You are quite welcome to
stay as long as you wish. Constantine
objects to my hospitality and treats all
strangers alike. fearing they may be
company men"
I'VE throwed Swede out on his
neck" declared Fraser. swelling with
conscious Importance. and | guess
he's Grabbed us with the other square
heads"
"Oh. no. They have Instructions not
to harbor any travellers It's as much
as his Job is worth for any of them to
entertain you. Now, won't you make
yourselves at home while Constantine
attends TO your dogsi Dinner Will
soon be ready"
He murmured "Cladly" and then
lost himself In wonder at this well
gowned girl living amid such surround.
ings- Undeniably pretty. graceful in
her movements. bearing herself with
certainty. and poise. who was she
Where did she come froml And what
In the world was she doing herei