Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-07-26

elip-and found, instead Of q lawn. u
graveled roof clutterad with tables and
chairs rs II for the serving Of refresh
ments. Among these the Virginia
nosed in, dumped some chairs into the
court and settled down amid cracking
furniture and crashing pottery.
The Roc had reached Shnyne's Hold
Just In t1mo to escape the storm. aud
tho wearied Virginia had retired. sick
Of the harplng Of her aunt upon the
disgrace Of her sojourn with "Uncle
Theodore" weary Of telling how limo
cent 1t had been. With book close to
the light she was composing her mind
to sleep, when into the dreamy quie-
tude came q purring that was 50 un-
mistakably the voice Of the aeronef
that Virginia rose, with her hand to
her heart, in an amazement not all un-
pleasant, wondering where her name
sake might allght and what Shayne's
hired constabulary might do with The
odore. when from the roof came a
scraping. chairs and tables went over
the parapet with a crash. and the
voices Of Craighead and Carson came
in at the window, low. hurried and
agitated.
Virginia turned out the dim light
'Well," said she. In answer to her
maids tap. what is it, Fanny?"
II 'eard an awful noise," said Fan
ny. ''It seemed to come from ere,
MISS"
"Some things fell into the court" re-
piled Virginia. please tell the serv-
ants and say that things must not be
piled upon the parapet- That's all,
Fanny"
Virginia walked to the window.
There lay the dear little airship that
she and Theodore had planned cam
paigns for and conquered the world
with. Theodore was passing the other
way now. peering into every bearing
and gearing for signs of damage.
Its miracle" said Theodore at
last. ''but she's all right and ready to
rise ut touch"
'"Thank God" said Virginia.
Ibid you find way DOWN." asked
Carson Of Craighead. all unconscious
of the nearness Of what he sought.
''Only the old way by which ! came
of the back stoop Of the emporium"
replied Craighead. who had been skirt
Ing along the edge Of the parapet- Its
a matter OF specific gravity. AS to get
ting back. unless you brought your
specific levity with you really don't
see, old chap. how it's going to be man.
aged"
"Once down can force my way up"
said Theodore. raising his voice in his
intensity. do you think I'll go back
here. and
"Mr. Craigheadr
The voice came from the darkness
Of the house, cool and calm.
Present." answered Craighead. "But
don't shoot! I'm starving man. in
charge of maniac
please come here" said the voice.
''Virginia!" cried Carson.
"'Please tell your friend" said the
voice. that If he presulnes to address
any person except yourself this win
dow will be closedv'
Craighead approached the glimmer
of white drapery. and Virginia gave
him her hand. which he CALAMITY
kissed.
you may tell your friend" said Miss
Suarez, ''that his coming here is a fool
hardy thing and quite uncalled for.
No one here either can see him or
would If she could"
"You hear. old man?" queried Craig
head 1.-THE imprisoned damosel saith
It's all mistake. She don't want no
knight. This balcony business lacks
appeal. being hackneyed and over
worked. It's no go. colonel-except for
you"
''You may tell him." went on Viz
ginia. 'that his movements have been
reported and the Aerostatic Power
company is about taking legal steps-I
don't know what-to contest with him
Il don't know what!'
THAT'S in my department" replied
Craighead "And tell your friend that
we shall be with him in the courts"