Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1911-01-19

Bowles has told MIR Rritt ard Mr.
Saunders. He thinks Von Bitz is
working against you. and he is sure
that all of the men are furiously jeal-
ous."
Perhaps there is something in what
you say. I'm grateful to you for pre-
pairing me-" 1t had suddenly come to
mind that the night before he had
seen man skulking in the vicinity Of
the bungalow.
81 just thought I'd tell you" muir
INJURED Miss Pelham nervously. a.
we don't want to see you get into
trouble-none Of u.s.
"Thank you" After long pause
he went on. lowering his voice: Miss
Pelham. have had hard time here
in more ways than care to speak Of.
1t may interest you to know that |
had decided to resign next month and
20 home I'm living man. and lv-
ing man objects to living death. But
I've changed my mind. III stick my
time out. I've got three months longer
to stay. and I'll stay. If Won Blitz
thinks he can drive me out. he's mis-
taken. III be here after you and your
friends up there have sailed away,
Miss Pelham-God bless you. you're all
white-and III he here when Won Blitz
and his wives are dancing to the tunes
/ play. Now let's get back to work.
If Won Blitz Is working in the dark.
I'll compel him to show his hand And.
Miss Pelham" he concluded very slow
ly. "I'll promise to use club. II neces-
sary. to drive the Persian ladies away.
So please rest easy on my account"
The next morning the town hustled
with new excitement. A trim. beau
tiful yacht. flying strange colors.
steamed into the little harbor Of Ara
tat. Every one knew that the yacht
brought the princess who was to visit
her ladyshlp.
The enemy came down from his bun
galow. attracted by the unusual and in
spring spectacle Of ship at anchor.
A line Of anxiety marked bis brow.
Two figures had watched bis windows
all night long. sinister shadows that al
ways met his eye when It penetrated
the gloom Of the moonlit forest
Lord and Lady Deppingham were ON
the pier before him. Excitement and
joy illumined her face. Her eyes were
sparkling with anticipation. He could
almost see that she trembled in her
eagerness He came quite close to
them before they saw him. Exhilara-
ton no doubt was responsible for tn
very agreeable smile Of recognition
that she bestowed upon him! The en-,
emy could do no less than koi
with bis pleasantest acknoW
His rugged face, RELAXED tntl 49, 1405yl
charming, winsome smile. half diff
dent, half assured.
He passed an ong the wives Of his
clients without. 30 much Gs sign Of
recognition. coolly Indifferent to the
admiring glances that sought his face.
The dark, larguorous eyes that flashed
eager admiration moment before now
turned sullen with disappointment. He
had ignored their owners.
II have heard that you expect vis-
itor," said the enemy in his most agree
able manner.
Wont you go aboard with us?"
asked Deppingh:m. at loss for any
thing better to say. The enemy shook
his head and smiled.
You are very good, but believe my
place Is here"
1.-The princess is to be with me for o
month. We expect more sunshine than
ever ut the chateau" ventured her
ladyship.
Il sincerely hope you may be disap-
pointed" said he commiseratingly,
tanning himself with his hat She
laughed and understood. but Depping
ham was halfway out to the yacht be-
fore it became clear to him that the
enemy hoped literally. not figuratively.
The enemy sauntered back to the
American bar. loneler than ever before
in his life. lie now knew what it was
that Inc had missed more than all else
- woman.
Eritt and Saunders were waiting for
him under the awning outside.
Hello" called Britt. I'VE saw you
down there. but couldn't get near. by
ginger. old man. | had no idea your
PrrSinnS were 50 beautiful. They are
oriental gems Of
My PersianS? What the devil do
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