Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-08-02

his silence the foiNicai spfRnE 10 MS
feet and brought the riding-crop
against his leg With smack like
gunshot Have you nothing to say1
Don't yen realize what II means when
white woman disappears In THIS land
OF dcvils9 Good God you stand there,
doing nothing, saying nothing like a
man with a heart OF stone'"
Speak French" Amber interpreted
quietly. Ho continued in that tongue,
hts tone SO steady and imperative that
Il brought the hslffrantie Engllshman
to his senses. Speak French, You
must know that we're spisd upon
every instant. every word we speak
is overheard. probably Tell me what
happened-how IL happened--and keep
cool"
You're right: ] beg your pardon"
Farrell collected himself There's ~.
tic enough 20 so on. You dis
appointed us this morning During the
day we Got word from secret but
trustworthy source TO look out for
trouble from the native side Never.
theless. RalRes and | we're obliged,
by reason OF our position, represent
ing Government. 10 attend the banquet
in honor Of the coronation tomorrow.
We called In young Garrison mis-
slonary, you kuow--to stay In the
house during our absence When we
returned the Residency WAS deserted
only we found GARRISON bound.
gagged. and nearly dead OF suffooation
IN a closet. He could tell ia nothing
had been set upon from behind. Not
servant remained, hut. by
the way. your man Doggott came in
by the evening dak.tonga."
where's Raikes?'
Gone to the palace to threaten ss.
Liz Singh with an army corps"
You know the telegraph wires are
cutg"
Yes, but how"
Never mind how know the
story's too long. The thing TO do is to
get troops hero without days de
lay"
Put how7'
eTake Raikes. Clarkson, and Dog
gott aud ride Hike he'll TO Badahah
Junction Telegraph frem there. The
four Of you ought 70 be able TO fght
your Jay through
nut, man, my dnughtert"
q know whore to find her--or think
do. No matter which, I'll nnd her
and bring her back to you safely. or
die trying You spoke just now of q
secret but Trustworthy source of in
formatiaa. work with II this night
7 can't mention names you know
why; but that source was In this room
ten minutes ago He's gone after
your daughter now. / follow Mol
60 alone It's the only way I know
how you feel about It, but believe me,
the thing for you e do is to find some
way to summon Ri itish troops Now
the quicker you go, the quicker I'm
o. cant--daren't move while
you're here"
Farrell eyed him strangely. I'm
co. he said ofter~a pause. But
why can't r."
There are Just two white men lIy-
ing, Colonel Farrell, who can go where
All gums W iooh iNi youl uhu6h'Si
tonight I'm one Of them. The other
is--you know who"
One of W. Is mad" said Farrell
with conviction Il think you are"
"Or else / know what I'm talking
about In either event you only hinder
me now Please go"
The VirEinian followed him 10 the
doorway. FarreIl's horse. a docile,
well-trained animal. had come TO the
edge of the veranda TO wait for bis
master Otherwise the compound was
as empty as the night was quiet.
Mounting, the Political waved silent
farewell and spurred off toward the
city Amber passed back through the
bungalow to the bund.
He lifted his voice and called: "Ohe,
Dulla Dad"
There came soft shuttle of feet on
the stones behind him. and the stunt
ed, whitehead figure Of Dulla Dad
stood at his side, making respectful
obeisance. "Hazoori"
You damned spying scoundreli"
Amber cried. enraged. you've been
waiting there by the window, listen
ingi"
"Hazoor," tho native quavered in
fright, 1T was cold upon the water
and you kept me waiting overiong |
landed, seeking shelter from the wind.
If your talk was not for mine ears.
remember that you used tongue |
did not know"
so you were listening!" Amber
Gained himself. Never mind Where's
your boat2"
Il thought TO hide II in the PUSHES
II the hazoor will be patient for lit
tie moment =" The native
dropped down from the bund and dis
appeared into the reedy tangle OF the
lake shore. A minute or so later Am
Der saw the boat shoot out from the
shore and swing in a long, graceful
curve to the steps Of the bund.
Make haste" he ordered, as he
Jumped in and took bis place III /