The Huttig news., 1911-09-02

him.
 He thought swiftly of Dulla Dads parting admonition: You shall find bnt one way to Kathiapur.'
 Well sir? Well?" Exasr rated by his silence the Political sprang to his feet and brought the ridiug-erop against his leg with a smack like a gun-shot Have you nothing to sayf Don't you realize what it means when a white woman disappears in this land of devils? Good God you stand there, doing nothing. saving nothing, like a man with heart of stonei"
 Speak French, Amber interposed quietly. He continued in that tongue, his tone so steady and imperative that it brought the half-frantic Euglishman to his senses. Speak French You must know that we're spied upon every instant; every word we speak is overheard, probably Tell me what happened-how it happened-aud keep cool,"
 You're right; l beg your pardon. ' Farrell collected himself There's lit tie enough to go on. You dis
 
 appointed us this morning During the day we got word from secret but trustworthy source to look ont for trouble from the native side. Never. theless. Raikes and I were obliged by reason of our position. represent ing Government to attend the banquet In honor of the coronation tomorrow We called in young Clarksen-the mis- sionary. you know-to stay in the house during our absence. When we returned the Residency was d serted only we found Clarkson bound. gagged. and nearly dead Of suffocatlop in a closet He could tell HIS nothing had been set upon from behind. Not a servant remained. But by the way-your man Doggott came In by the evening daktonga.'
 Where's Raikes?"
 Gone to the palace to threaten Sa- lig Singh with an army corps"
 You know the telegraph wires are cut?''
 ''Yes. but how"
 Never mind how know-the storys too long. The thing 10 do Is to get troops here without days de ay."
 But how?''
 Take Raikes. Clarkson. and Deg gott and ride like hell to Badshah Junction Telegraph from there. The four of you ought to be able to fight your way through
 "But. man, my daughter"
 aT know where to find her-or think I do No matter which, I'll find her 9rd bring her back ts you safely. or lie trying You sroke just now of g seeret but trustworthy source of in formation: I work with it this night I can't mention names-you know why: but that source was in this room ten minutes ago. He's gone after vour daughter now. follow No go alone. It's the only way I know Aow yoN feel about it, but believe me the thing for you to do Is to find som, wav to summon British troops Nov 'he quicker you go, the quicker Tn
 if cant-daren't move -hilt you're here
 Farrell eyed him strangely. "I'1 go, he said after 8 pause But
 why can't I--''
 There are just two white men liv- ng. Colonel Farrell, who can go where 1 am going 10 look for your daughter tonight. I'm one of them. The other is-you know who"
 ,II with conviction T think you are.'
 "Or else know what I'm talking about. In either event you only hinder me now. Please go
 The Virginian followed him to the doorway s'arrell's horse. docile, well-trained animal, had come to the edge of the veIanda to wait for his master. Otherwise the compound was as empty as the night was quiet, Mounting, the Political waved silent farewell and spurred off toward the city. Amber passed back through the bungalow to the bund He lifted his voice and called: "0he, Dulla Dad."
 There came a soft shuttle of feet on the stones behind him, and the stunt d. white clad figure of Dulla Dad stood at his side, making respectful obeisance "Hazoor,'
 You damned spying scoundrel." Amber cried, enraged You've been waiting there by the window. listen. ihgl"
 Hazoor." the native quavered In fright. "it was cold upon the water and you kept me waiting overlong. l landed. seeking shelter from the wind. If your talk was not for mine ears remember that you used tongue | did not know"
 50 you were listening!" Amber calmed himself. Never mind. Where's your boat?''
 q thought to hide 1t in the rusbes If the hazoor will be patient for a lit tie moment The native dropped down from the bund and dis appeared into the reedy tang'e of the lake shore. A minute or SO later Am Der saw the boat shoot out from the shore and swing in a long, graceful curve to the steps Of the bund.
 Make haste he ordered, as he