Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1910-11-09

ABOUT 3:oO OF the evening Ethel
Saintsbury and Arthur Lowell sat in
corner of the ornate drawing room.
Lowell. who was a creature Of en-
thusiasm and superlatives. was telling
about wonderful man whom he had
met abroad and had had as a compan-
ion OF the voyage across. This gentle
mans name was Redmond, and be
possessed miraculous powers of diyina-
ton
II hope he'll come" said Lowell for
the tenth time.
Did he tell your fortune?" asked
Miss Saintsbury. whose disbelief in
psychic marvels was based upon the
firm rock of scientific education.
"Rather!" exclaimed Lowell He
read me through and through" And he
proceeded to give details of the usual
sort-such things as may be read at a
glance by any shrewd and practical
man. In the midst of this recital Red
mond arrived.
''Lool1 at him." whispered Lowell
wouldn't you know that be was
wonder? See how queerly his black
hair is spotted with gray. Somebody
on the ship said that an angel had laid
her hand Oh Redmond's head and left
the print of her fingers. Doesn't it
look 500"
Yes" said Miss Saintsbury. But it
didn't happen"
"Oh. you're skeptic. You don't be-
1ieve in anything"
II believe in nothing except the
scientific method, and only very mod
erately in that
You'll believe in my friend Red
mond if you ever give him a chance
to convince you"
In view Of this situation nobody will
be surprised to learn that Redmond
got bis chance.
1t is only just to say that Redmond
bore no likeness to the conventional
dabbler in wonders. His manner was
easy and natural. recognizably British
yet softened by contact with cont
mental society. He did not thrust
his special gift upon the attention of
others. but he showed no embarrass-
ment about it. When Lowell urged
an immediate humiliation of Miss
Saintsbqry's skepticism Redmond
smiled at his friends impetuosity and
agreed to do his best.
They were seated in a large bay
window and partly shielded from the
observation of the other guests. Red
mond took the girls right hand by the
tips of the fingers and looked steadily
into her eyes.
Perhaps" said he, las we have only
a few minutes you would like to ask
me some direct test questions"
1t was the idea that had been in her
mind. but she perversely denied hav-
ing any such desire.
Il will ask them myself" said Red
mond. with smile. First. why have
you come to New York? Second, what
have you done since you came? Third.
what is it that you think me least
likely to know?"
my word!" said Lowell under his
breath. THAT last question is a
poser
with your permission?' said Red
| mond and the girl inclined her head.
II must be very brief. for I see that
we shall be interrupted almost imme-
diately. You have come to New York
upon legal matter which in some
of its aspects touches not only the
civil but the criminal statutes Since
you came here you have been very
quiet. because you sprained your right
| ankle on the day of your arrival. The
matter which you think me least likely
to know Shall proceed?'
YES" said she. but not without ex-
element.
ut is your interest in tall young
man of the blond type" He glanced
over bis shoulder and saw that he had
speak. Il foresee much happiness for
you in the direction have Indicated
| he continued. But feel bound to
warn you that the young man stands
| in some peril. Let him guard himself
carefully against man about forty
years old, of medium height and very
heavily built. This man has short.
curly. iron gray hair. He has scar
passing diagonally downward across
his right eyebrow and appearing upon
the cheek
'Mr. Redmond"--it was Mrs. Lowell
who spoke-"you will sing for us
now:" 49,.
with pleasure he replied and de-
parted with his, hostess. E.@
What do you think Of my friend
Redmond now?" said Lowell. isn't he
marvelous?"
Il have not made up my mind about
|; Mr.. Redmond" said she. but my po-
sition in regard to all fortune telling.
mind reading and kindred marvels is
wholly unchanged. | DO not in the
least believe in them
"But did he tell you the truth"
"lnconfidence. my friend. be did. Is
there a 4 Telephone in this suit that ]
could use privately q. once re.