El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-17
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a thing in my possession, but there
it is. See?" He pressed the pistol
and 9 small spray went through the
open window.
The train had almost stopped. May
had sunk to the seat; she was only
half conscious.
"Please-please leave the, explana-
ton to the guard to me. 1t isn't tha1
I'm not ready TO take the conse-
quences Of my disgraceful behavior
but 1 should be such a laughing stock
I'm the member for Southshire,r as you
know. This set-out. If 1t became
known. and the papers got hold OF II.
would most certainly lose me my seat
He could hear the guards voice ask
ing for information at the WINDOW OF
each compartment. May sat up Wnlte
and shaky Tears were beginning 10
fill her eyes.
The guard reached their window and
opened the door SIR Charles spoke; .
This lady was taken ill-fainted-
lest my head. I'm afraid. / don't know
a bit what to DO in such cases.
feared she> might be dying. so II
stopped the train Now-she. seems
better"
For an intsapt the official looked
annoyed. then took another look at
MAY. and his brow cleared
.swhy it is Miss Beaufort" he said
enthusiastically She do look bad Ia
better see if there's a doctor on the
train
At this May protested
.Tm better now-much better.
Please don't call any more attention
to this regrettable accident lit
was most absurd Of Sir Charles to stop
the train"
I'm terribly sorry" that unhappy
baronet murmurcd. but you did look
most awfully Ill I viii look after
Miss Beaufort. if she isn't bstter at
Scuthby. we must see if we can find
doctor. I've a flask of brandy in my
bag. I think she'll be all right"
THE guard touched. his hat and lis
appeared. A little more delay. and the
train moved on Sir Charles heavsd
sigh Of thankfulness-
How shall I ever thank you?"
Contrition became him. He looked
almost handsomer serious than laugh
ing He was looking down at the
ground IN deep establishment. MAY
decided that she had never seen such
eye lashes.
"How did you know my manner"
81 know Lord Beaufort by sight-ev-
erybody does: then 1 am going TO the
dance at Bettington, and I had heard
you were to be there. The rest was
easy"
Nays infectious laugh broke out
onceNmore.
81 can't possibly let you off scot
free. 1 must tell the people at Bet
tington Oh. what joke. I shall have
full revenge"
"oh. comet AS you are strong, be
me-ciful You won't really tell, will
you?"
ct shan't promise. Let me look at
that ridiculous revolver"
TT is silly toy. isn't it? There
is vaporizer concealed in the handle,
you see. You press here ard the spray
comes out-iike this
With the suddenness of lightning he
put one arm around her. Her face
was damp-the spray from the toy pis-
toll was going up her nostrils-the
faint sweet scent of chloroform was In
the air. She tried to cry out, the spray
went down her throat; her head leaned
against Sir Charles's shoulder. He was
speaking quietly. soothingly.
There, little grill Don't struggle
keep quite still You've given me
run for my money. haven't you -"
Something was pressed over her mouth
and nose Never mind; airs well
that
The voice died away, and she dreamt
strange dreams. Then she heard a con-
fused murmur OF voices. A lot OF peo-
pie seemed to be talking. Her own
name was mentioned
She opened her eyes. She was lying
on a couch in waiting room Three
or four people talked together in
group. woman bent over her hold
ing brandy TO her lips Another
sponged her forehead. A doctor bus
tied in just as she tried to sit up.
ooh, she'll soon be all right" he said
cheerfully. NOW, please don't try to
talk just yet. Lie still. You've undone
her collar? That's right. Now, my
dear young lady. do keep still"
She obeyed for a short space OF time.
The doctor held her wrist
She'll be none the worse in a few
hours"
where am To- asked May feebly.
''At Southby. The guard of the Bet
tington train gave your name and aa-
dress. We have wired for Lord Beau
fort"
Where is Sir Charles Fuller" she
asked suddenly, gradually remember
ing.
The station master coughed.
1.-The signal was down against the
train about two miles from here They
had to stop for a bit. We conclude
the-er-the gentleman got out there
And my bag?" Full remembrance
came back. May gave a sharp cry as
she asked this question.
The station master coughed again.
I'VE are obliged to believe he took
the bag with him."
The doctor thought it was time to
speak.
1.-THE man may be caught my dear
young lady. When you are we'll enough
you must give full description OF
him.
May lay back on the couch
HE had" she murmured. very long
eyelashes.''
WILL TRY TO 5,fEET.
The Fornm will make another and