Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-07-19

A~10OAo AL WAAeAS Say w hOh WO lOOA
The Rosary / did not know that mat
tiers were so awful; indeed, I was
aware then that Mr. Digby was re-
turning to New York But last night
| overheard something cannot say
more. Only keep Oscar Digby away,
and If possible do not betray me- Yet
If there is no other way, tell him that
l, Muriel Seattle, said So"
She rose and stood regarding me
piteously for an instant Il must fly"
she said. IF this visit is discovered
my life is worth very little"
After she had gone sat in amaze
ment bordering over the strangeness
of the occurrence. 1t seemed to me
that the girl must be temporarily in
sane, but nevertheless / was haunted
and disturbed by her mysterious eau
ton. And when on the next day Dig
by, whom / had not seen for years,
called Unexpectedly, | recalled Miss
Scaiffe's visit with feelings of decided
apprehension. Before Digby went
away he and l had been very close
friends, and was delighted to see
him again His broad forehead, his
keen blue eyes, his strong, muscular
hands, all denoted strength of mind
and body.
well, Halifax" he said, II have
good deal to tell you. have made
an amazing discovery. do not know
whether you are sufficiently CONVEX
SAINT with out-of-the-way places on the
globe. But, anyhow, want to in
form you that there is a wonderful re-
gion, little known, which lies on the
watershed of the Essequibo and ANA
zon rivers. And there / have discov-
cred spot close to Lake Amacu that
is simply laden with gold. The esti-
mates computed on my specimens and
reports make it out to be the richest
place in the world. The whole thing
is as yet close secret, and / have
come to New York to put it into the
hands of big financier A company
must be formed with capital of $780,
| 100000 to work it."
Have you charts of the location?"
asked
Yes, but those / would rather not
disclose, even to you, old man, just
yet"
We'll, Oscar" said, ''the man you
require is Horace Lancaster. the big
gest financier in New York today. He
is a good friend and patient of mine,
and if you can satisfy him with your
charts and specimens he will undoubt-
adlv Aoot tho oo,nnopu Trnf0rtuuafo
ly, l happen to know that he is at
present in Paris, and won't be back
for week. You are prepared to
await his return?"
Eyes, if you think it best" he re-
sponded. "Will you dine with me at
my club tonight, and talk things
| over?"
with pleasure" l responded.
by the way" continued Digby,
some friends of mine, Brazilians,
ought to be in New York now; a lady
OF the name of Seattle, with her pretty
little step-daughter, an English girl.
should like to introduce you to them.
had letter from Mrs. Seattle as
was leaving Brazil, telling me that
they were en- route for New York and
asking me to look them up in town.
Her brother, Senior Merello, is most
charming man.
"If l were you," said, gravely, 81
would have nothing to do with those
people. happen to know there where
abouts, and the little girl does not
want you to call on them. Better
take her advice, Digby: she looked
good and true"
He gazed at me In evident surprise,
and seemed a trifle put out. True"
he repeated "Of course she is true.
tell you, Halifax, i am quite fond
of her. The mother mean the step
mother-is a magnificent woman.
was staying at their Quinta last win
| ter. But don't understand your
warning. Has little Muriel lost her
head?"
she is anxious and frightened.
The whole thing seems absurd. But
she certainly was in earnest when she
begged me to keep you away from her
step-mother, and / half promised to
respect her secret, and not reveal to
you where they are at present"
Digby did not seem pleased at this
candid avowaI, but he made no COM
ment, and took his departure. That
evening we dined together, and went
into the subject of his great discovery
He showed me his specimens and re-
ports and interested me so much that
|, too, began to long for Lancasters
speedy return. Three or four days
passed and the financier was still de-
tanned In Paris One afternoon Digby
rushed excitedly into my room.
well, Halifax" he cried, you can't
fight against fate. The little girl has
discovered herself She came to see
me at my hotel and declared that she
Just couldn't keep away. took her
into my arms and Rugged her. We
viii have wedding when the COM
pany is fioated, and this evening, old
chap. dine at The Rosary. You see.
| know all about the secret retreat of
the Scaiffes by this time. dine there