The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-08-12
Continued from page S.)


ably backed by the worshipful oflcers
who still gallantiy attended her; the
management was obdurate. Then she
would 90 up herself. and throw the
hussy out Indeed. too angry for
bantering further words. Christie had
actually started for the stairs. intend
Ing To execute her threat. when the
perspiring Tommy succeeded In stop
y ping her. by plainly blurting out the
exact truth
Don't you ever do H." he insisted.
The marshal brought her In here.
and fred q fellow out o. the room so
~ to give II to her He'd clean out
y this house II We ran In a cold deck on
friend o. his"
What do I care for what your
msrshal does.'
But he's Bill Hickock. Miss. Wild
Biu.'"
Miss Maciaire leaned back against
tbs stair-rail. her eyes turning from
A Tommy 20 her spsechless supporters
y Slowly The truth seemed TO penetrate
her brain.
"oh." she gs>pst at last Then
then what else can yoa give me?"
The ofacers had hong since depart.
ID. promising. however. to remain
over IN to~n and hear her again that
might ut ,s~ Trocatero. with hints az
Sto . late supper: she mad received a
call from the manager of that most
popular resort. and had rendered his
life miserable by numerous demands;
had passed half an hour practicing
with the leader OF the orchestra: but
pow was at last alone. tired. decided.
N " irritable. and still tempted to In
wade rs" and give that other woman
. piece OF her mind. Then some one
raped on the door. There YVES de-
cided accent Of vexation In tie voice
which bade the one outside enter, but
ths iady's mood changed swiftly as
her brown eyes perceived standing In
the doorway the erect form OF Keith.
the light from the window revealing
clearly his strong face The man
stood hat In hand. bowing slightly. un-
able TO comprehend why he should
have been sent for. yet marvelling
agah, at the remarkable resemblance
between this woman and that other
whom he had left at Fort Larned. A
Miss Maclaire stood with back toward
the window. she presented tho same
youthful appearance. the same slen-
derrsss Of figure. the same contour Of
fAce.
Mas Christie Maclaire!- he asked,
a. though In doubt
-. "Yss." graciously. won instantly by
she mans appearance and manner.
you wished TO ses me? VIII you b
ssatsd?"
He crossed ne narrow room to the
stir-backed chair indicated. and the
lady sank negiigently down into her
own. resting Der head against a oil
low. and regarding him expeetantiy.
61Hs could view her now much more
Y disttnctly. observing the slight differ.
snce In ags. the fuller lips, the darker
shade Of the hair. and the varied sn-
prsssion Of the syea II vas a. II q
different soul had looked forth from
tAs same face. He hssd never bofore
\ ~rsalissd how little. apparently trinins.
5 AstaAh marked the human countsn-
ancs. and. embarrassed BY her own
scrutiny. his glance swept about the
room Misunderstanding thu shifting
cf syss. Miss Christie sought 10 place
The man more at easA
rhs room 10 Q perfect FIGHT. she
oessrwsd briskly. but what eau one
npsct In these mushroom towns.
v1sstiy I had never been here before,
, or shouldn't have coma. They Fay
good isoney though for talent, and
ve III have 10 live. 200 know. Are
ars yos In professional voskr
He ssook hi& he'd. smiling. como
what pcrplexsd at his reception.
= Really I didn't suppose you we're"
che vent on. you donV look H. But
there are 90 many who come TO me
TO help them that I have grown sus-
ptcsous OF every stranger May ask
Why you desired TO - msy-
Another suspicion had taken pos-
session Of her mind. for The men Of
Gothst section were never backward IN
exhibiting sers,ration. yet somehow
this man did not seem exactly OF that
kind.
Il came merely because I was sent
for. Miss Maclaire." he replied. his
gray eyes once again upon her face.
!, Doctor Fsirbsin gave mo your mes
sage: I am Jack Keith
She looked the complete astonish-
ment she felt. sitting up In the char.
her eyes filled with questioning doubt.
Doctor Fsirbainl My message!
Surely you are mistaken! I know no
. one OF that name. and have sent no
messase
y You did not express Q desirs to see
net"
she laughed. exhibiting q row OF