Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-10-17

ed to escort me to the hotel. remem-
Der now that although he introduced
himself, ! never once thought to men
ton to him my name. The town was
very rough last night-the company !
had paid of the graders | was told
and there was no carriage, SO we were |
compelled to walk II never saw
such mob OF drunken men. One
came Keeling against me. and brushed
aside my veil so as to see my face.
The doctor struck him, and then the
marshal came up-you know him. Bill
Hickock-and the impudent fellow
actually declared he knew me, that
was Christie Maclaire. | tried to
explain. but they hurried me on
through the crowd to the hotel, and
became confused. and forgot. Do you
suppose they registered me by that
name?"
quite likely; at least Farbain still
believes it was the Christie whom he
SO CALAMITY escorted last night"
How provoking" her foot tapping
the floor, little wrinkle between her
eyes. 1T seems as though | couldn't
escape that woman-does she-does
she really look like me?"
AT a little distance. yes" he ad-
mitted, her form and face resemble
yours very closely. but her hair is
darker, her eyes have different ex-
preston. and she must be five or six
years older"
| "Do-do you know ner well?"
| NO, indeed | have seen her sever
al times on the stage, but never met
her until a few moments ago"
"A few moments ago. Do you mean
she is here in this hotel?"
Yes, Miss Hope. and that was what
made the mistake in names so laugh
able. Fairbain gave me your mes
sage, but as coming from Christie. |
was. of course. greatly surprised. yet
! responded The lady very promptly
denied having sent for me. but as
was anxious to interview her myself
we managed to drift into conversation
4 and | must have passed half hour
there | might have been there still
but for an interruption.
! oh. indeed" with rising infection
He glanced quickly about, reminded
of the situation.
Yes, Hawley came in, and weult
, prefer not to meet him here. or hav'
him discover you were in Sheridan
- Could We not go TO your room?
- have much to tell you"
=. Her questioning eyes left his face
:, and stared down over the rail. heav
- lily built man. with red moustache
IN leaned against the clerks desk.
DO you know that MANI" she aske
- quickly. He followed me all tn
- time was shopping IL believe h
i. is the same one who jostled me in tn
crowd last night"
~ Keith leaned past her to get be
in ter view. but the fellow turned. an
an slouched away.
wv 81 only had a glimpse. but have n
~ recollection of ever seeing him befor'
ne You heard no name?'
hit wild Bill called him either Scot
nd or Scotty-if this is the same man.
ut Keiths Jaw set, the fighting ligf
ad burning in his eyes. That was n
so name of the fellow rooming with WI
es- loughby. the one who seemed TO
Hawley's special assistant
De- "A mere accident probably; b.
ay about my request? May | talk VII
ne you a few moments alone?"
She bowed. apparently still dissati
Us fed regarding his lengthy convers
III ton with Christie. yet permitted hi
Ire to follow down the hall She he
es- open the door of "15.' and he enter
silently, not wholly understanding Il
Dit change in her manner She stood I
= fore the dresser. drawing off b
iif- gloves aud removing her hat.
Gu will you be seated. Captain; q
eth armchair by the window is the mo
ps. comfortable" She turned toward hi
me almost shyly. yet with womanly Gu
osity which would not be stilled. wv
tor your call upon Miss Maclaire very
me teresting? Did you admire her e
un- much?"
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