The Marshall republican., 1910-06-17

and your friend Glenwood before you
went back to Siberia"
The Russian tore himself away with
a gasping cry. but Daniel caught his
wrist.
IF that prayer is answered through
me-" he went on. Twill you promise
to remember that It's my figh!?"
Ivanoff covered his face with his
hands. and his breath came chokingly.
at is impossible! You wish to play
with mel" he gasped.
do l look playful?~ demanded Dan.
Eel. And as he spoke a bugle sounded
sharply outside the window off to the
right. AT the sound lvanoff shrank
into himself, and his fingers trembled
In the others grasp.
The carabinicri-for mev' he cried.
Both men turned quickly to the win.
dow, and Pike thrust Ivanoff behind
him as he drew aside the heavy cur
tain.
Don't show yourself!" he command
ed. But there was a snothered ex
clamation from the fugitive, aud he
INihNCN wei I INC , SllOuluels
Look. Near the lamp yonder-
there by the g~ates-the carabinieri!'
His arm trembled as 1t rested for an
instant on the Americans shoulder.
and Pike returned quietly:
"Pouf! They've been there since we
hid you beneath the machine" He
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 EN-? Why, good Lord, it's doc!"
Ivanoff strained over his shoulder to
look aud then replied bitterly:
ut is Herr Won Grollerhagen! Did J.
not tell you he was a Russian? He
has betrayed me himself! He was not
satisfied that others should. All, /
knew | was in the VOLTS throat here!"
Pike swore emphatically and ex-
haustively.
Don't you believe itw he snarled.
They've arrested poor old doc! Got
him as he went OUT"
mol" cried %Ivunoff. ''They speak
respectfully to him! They bow to
him
They'll be bowling to us in a minute.
That's probably the way these colonies
run you I'M" snarled Daniel.
As he spoke there was a sharp knock
on the outer door. and he seized Ivan
off by the arm.
Back into the room with you! Wait
until | call. and remember it's my
fght!!"
He was about to add more when the
door opened and Mariana appeared.
Instantly the American changed his
tone to one of severe command.
And don't you forget what I've been
telling you. You get the sand out OF
that gear box first thing tomorrow
morning, or I'll see that you draw your
last pay Saturday night!'
Ivanoff caught the idea and bowed
silently and then turned and entered
the door to the inner chamber. Mari.
IL came forward and bowed.
"Mees Granger-Seempsone," said he
and went out, standing to n side to
make room for Ethel as she entered
with u look Of complete establishment
on her face. Pike approached her.
I'm much obliged to you for taking
my note the right way" he said. "I've
got ONE pretty good reasons for not
leaving this room"
She inclined her head icily and fdg.
eted with the note she held.
"Your note seemed SO extraordinarily
urgent" she began, but he interrupt
ed.
ut had to be-" he said. "Some folks
who want to see me are coming here
and ! want you to see them-here
They'd stopped you from coming Il
they could"
She flashed a look of disbelief al
him.
There was no effort to prevent me-
she said coldly.
II didn't give EN- time" he smiled.
May l ask to whom you refer?' sh,
inquired.