Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1911-12-06
I CHAPTER xxII.-(contInued.>

Don't you ever do It," he insisted.
the marshal brought her in here.
4 and fired a fellow out O. the room 50
g to give it to her. He'd clean out
this house II we ran in a cold deck on
\ . friend o his
what do care for what your
4 marshal does p
.But he's Bill Hickock. Miss. Wild
/ Bin.
Miss Maclaire leaned back against
the stair-rail. her eyes turning from
i Tommy to her speechless supporters.
Slowly the truth seemed to penetrate
q her brain.
(; ..Oh." she gasped at last Then
4 then what else can you give me-?
1 The officers had long since depart
Cd, promising. however. 70 remain
i over in town and hear her again that
4 night at the Trocadero. with hints as
to . late supper: she had received
call from the manager OF that most
popular resort. and had rendered bis
Il life miserable by numerous demands:
\ had passed half an hour practicine
with the leader OF the orchestra: but
/ now was at last alone. tired. decided
\ u irrita Bile. and still tempted to IN.
wade = Is" and give that other woman
y Q piece OF her mind. Then some one
raped on the door. There was q de-
K cided accent Of vexation in the voice
n which babe the one outside enter. but
tho lady's mood changed swiftly a.
8 her brown eyes perceived standing In
4 the doorway the erect form Of Keith
y the light from the window revealing
4 clearly: his strong face. The man
4 stood hat In hand. bowling slightly. un'
d able to comprehend why he should
z hsvo been sent for. yet marvellins
y aEain at the remarkable resemblance
\ between this woman and that other
whom he had left at Fort Larned Al
4 Miss Maclaire stood with back toward
n tho window, she presented the same
\ ycuthfnl appearance. the same slen'
,derness Of figure. the same contour Of
= face.
M M Miss Christie Maclaire!" he asked
( - though IN doubt.
EYES," graciously. won instantly BY
q the mans appearance and manner
'''you wished to see me? Win you be
q seatedf''
He crossed the narrow room to the
sti6-backed chair indicated. and the
& lady sank negligently down into hel
own. resting her head against pill
\ low, and regarding him expectantly
4 Ha could view her now much more
distinctly, observing the slight differ
4 encee in age, the fuller lips, the darker
shade OF the hair. and the varied ex
preston OF the eyes. 1t was as, II a
different soul had looked forth from
i the same face. He had never before
i realized how little. apparently trifing
y details marked the human counter
ance, and. embarrassed by her owl
scrutiny. his glance swept about the
y room, Misunderstanding this shifting
Of eyes. Miss Christie sought to place
/ the man more at ease.
'.The room Is perfect fright" she
observed briskly. but what can one
expect In these mushroom towns
Really had never been here before
4 or | shouldn't have come. They pay
4 good money though for talent. and
we all have to live. you know. Are
\ are you in professional work.
He shook his head. smiling. some
what perplexed at his reception.
Really l didn't suppose you were,
she went on. you don't look it. Bu
there are SO many who come to me
to help them that ! have grown sus
picious of every stranger. May asl
4 Why you desired to see me?"
Another suspicion had taken pos
session Of her mind. for the men o
4 that section were never backward II
exhibiting admiration. yet somehow
this man did not seem exactly of tina
kind
81 came merely because was sen
for. Miss Maclaire." he replied. bill
gray eyes once again upon her face
Doctor Fairbain gave me your mes
sage: am Jack Keith"
She looked the complete astonish
B ment she felt. sitting up in the chair
her eyes filled with questioning doubt
Doctor Fairbain! My message
Surely you are mistaken? l know NJ
one OF that name. and have sent III
message"
..You did not express desire to SCI
met"
She laughed. exhibiting row Q
white teeth.
Certainly not; not until this me
ment was even aware Of the exis
tence OF Mr.. Jack Keith"
His own eyes smiled in response u
challenge of hers.
81 can assure you the surprise wa