The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-08-22

out he WIS not as yet sufficiently for
tilted with facts for the seeking OF
such an encounter. He could merely
guess at the truth unable to produce
any proof with which to meet the
gamblers certain denial
man came In through the Office,
and began climbing the stairs lie
was almost at the landing before
Keith recognized him or the other
glanced up.
Ah-seen her, | SUPPOSED"
Yes returned Keith. not thinking
II worth while to mention the lady's
denial of having sent for him. - have
Just come from there"
'Hum-thought you'd be through by
this time--fine looking girl. amt she?
believe III run in and chat with her
myself"
II would advise you to select some
other time Doctor" said the younger,
drily. "as the lady has visitor at
present"
"A visitor?" his face rosy, his
shrewd eyes darkening. "Ah, indeed!
or the male sex?'
II Judge so-'Black Bart Hawley.
Good Lord" so startled his voice
broke. Did he see your"
Rather; | backed him up against
the wall with a gun while made my
adieu'
But what brought him there? Are
they acquainted"
Don't ask conundrums. Doctor. He
may be your rival with the fair lady
for all | know. II he is. my symps-
thies are all with you. Only wouldn't
try to see Miss Christie just now; I'D
wait for a clearer field. Hawley is
probably not In the best OF humor."
Fairbain stared into the face OF the
speaker. uncertain whether or not he
was being laughed at,
Reckon you're right" he acknowl-
edged at last. Tired. anyhow-been
out all night-thought Id like to see
her again. though-finest looking
woman I've met since | came West
remarkable eyes--well, I'll go along to
bed-see you again tomorrow, Jack"
! Keith watched the sturdy figure
stamp heavily down the hallway.
loose boards creaking under his posi-
tive tread and smiled to himself at
the thought that he might have, in
deed. become truly interested In the
music hall singer. Somehow. the doc
tor did not harmonic with the con
Ception OF love, or Mt graciously into
the picture. Still. stranger matings
had occurred. and Cupid does not ask
permission before he plays pranks
with hearts. Keith turned again to-
ward the stairs. only to observe
woman slowly cross the Office and
! commence the ascent. She was in the
| shadow. her face even more deeply
shaded by her hat, yet he stared at
her In amazement--surely. II was
Miss Maclaire! Yet how could It be?
| lie had left that person scarcely five
minutes before in pc" and this stair
way was the only exit His hand
grasped the rail, his heart throbbing
strangely, as a suspicion of the truth
! crossed his brain Could this be
| Hope? Could II be that she was here
also? As her foot touched the land.
ing. she saw him. her eyes lighting up
suddenly in recognition. a wave OF
color flooding her cheeks.
why. Captain Keith she exclaim.
ed extending her gloved hand frankly,
you have been TO my room. and were
going away. am so glad came in
time"
II hardly thought TO meet you" he
replied. retaining her fingers in his
grasp. when did YOU reach Sheri.
dam"
only last night | had no idea you
were here until Doctor Fairbain
CHANGED 10 mention your name. Then
at once begged him to tell you how
exceedingly anxious | was to see you.
You see, | was sure you would come
you would be here this morning. and
remained In my room waiting, but
there were some things | actually had
TO have. ! wasn't out ten minutes, so
you mustn't think | sent you mes.
sage and then forgot"
The nature OF the mistake was be-
coming apparent, and Keiths gray
eyes smiled AS they looked into the
depths of the brown.
Your message had rather an anus.
ing result he said. "as the doctor in
formed me that Miss Christie Maclairs
was the one who desired my pres
ence."
Miss ,Maclaire!" her voice exhibit,
ing startled surprise, "Why-why-
oh, | did forget; | never told him DIFF.
ferently Why. It was most ridicu
lous" She laughed, white teeth
cleaning between the parted red lips
yet not altogether happily, Let me
explain, Captain Keith, for really
have not been Incorporating Doctor
Fsirbain and | arrived upon the same
train last evening. He Is such fun
ny man, but was very nice. and offer
I ed 30 escort me to the hotel | remem
3 Der now that although he introduced