The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-03-01

perspiring Tommy succeeded In stop
ping her. by plainly hurting out the
exact truth.
Don't you ever do It." he insisted.
The marshal brought her in here,
and fred fellow out o. the room so
as to give It TO her. He'd clean out
this house II we ran In cold deck on
friend o. his"
What do care for what your
marshal doesg'
But he's Bill Hickock. Miss. wild
BIZ"
Miss Msclaire leaned back against
the stair-rail. her eyes turning from
Tommy TO her speechless supporters.
Slowly the truth seemed TO penetrate
her brain
oh" she gasped at last Then
then what else can you give me'r
The officers had long since depart
ed. promising. however. to remain
over in town and hear her again that
night at the Trocadero. with hints as
TO late supper; she had 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 pracicing
with the leader OF the orchestra; but
now was at last alone, tired. decided
ly irritable, and still tempted to in
wade "1b," and give that other woman
a piece of her mind Then some one
raped on the door There was de
cided accent Of yexatlon In the voice
which babe the one outside enter, but
the Iady's mood changed swiftly rs
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. bowling slightly, I'm.
able TO comprehend why he should
have been sent for. yet maryelline
again nj The remarkable resemblance
between this woman and that other
whom he he'd lcftal Fort Larned Az
Miss Maelaire stood With back toward
the window, Rhe presented the faue
youthful appearance. the same slen,
derness Of figure the same contour Of
face.
Niles Christie Maclaire?" be asked
as though IN doubt
YES" gratiopsly, won Instantly by
the mans aDpearance and manner
you wished TO see me7 WIN You be
scated7r
He crossed the narrow room to the
chair Indicated. and the
lady sank negiigently down into her
own. resting her mead against a M
low. and regarding him. oxpeciGntly
He could view her now much more
distinctly, observing the slight differ,
ence in age the fuller lips, the darker
shade OF the hair, and the varied ex.
preston OF the eyes II was as n
different soul had looked forth from
the same face He had never before
realized how little. apparently trining.
details marked the human counter
ance. and. embarrassed by her own
scrutiny. his glance swept about the
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,
Or I shouldn't have come. They pay
good money though for talent. and |
we all have to live. you know. Arc
ire you in professional work."
He shook his head. smiling. some-
what perplexed at his reception.
Really didn't suppose you were,-
me went on. you don't look IL But
here are so many who come TO me
o help them that have grown sus-
,icious Of every stranger May ask
Why you desired to see msf"
Another suspicion had taken pos
Iession OF her mind, for the men of
hat section were never backward in
admiration, yet somehow
his man did not seem exactly Of that
lind.
81 came merely because was sent
or, Miss Maclaire," he replied, HE
ray eyes once again upon iler face.
Doctor Fairbain gave me your mes
age; | am Jack Keith"
She looked the complete astonish-
ient she felt sitting up In the chair,
er eyes filled with questioning doubt
Doctor Fnirbainl My message,
urely you are mistaken? | know no
no of that name, and have sent no