The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-03-22

seem an actualfty-which brought II
home to her as a rugged fact But fol
that-and Keith-Keith sitting there
before her-she would have doubted II
all. And yet even Keith had come
into her life so suddenly, 30 unexpect-
eddy. as to leave her dazed and un.
certain. that she extended her hand
and touched him. as though TO make
sure OF his actual presence.
What is It. Hope?"
"oh, nothing-nothing," her voice
breaking in little sob. 1T is so silly,
but was Just wondering II you were
real--everything seems so impossible.
cannot bring my mind to grasp the
situation" 1T
He did not smile, but only took the
CROPPING hand into both OF his own
81 think understand, little girl
he said gravely. you are totally un.
used to such life. Almost without a
moments warming you have been
plunged into maelstrom OF adventure,
and are all confused. It is different
with me-since the first shot at Sum.
and adventure has grown to be the
stimulus | need, and upon which
thrive. But ! assure you" pressing the
soft hand warmly. 81 am real"
"Of course know that; It makes
me glad to know It. II could only
do something myself, and not just sit
here. II would all become real enough
to me-"
She rose suddenly to her feet, clasp.
Ing her hands together, her faco
changing with new animation.
why couldn't I? am sure could.
oh, Mr. Keith, It has Just come to me
how can help"
He looked at her questioningly.
thinking OF her beauty rather than Of
what she said.
"Do-do ] really appear so much
iike--like that woman" she asked
anxiously.
Very much. indeed, excepting for
the slight difference in age"
THAT would never be noticed in the
dark. or poor light. Am the same
height"
Practically yes"
And my voice could you distin.
guish me from her by my voice."
u might; yet probably not, unless
my suspicious were aroused, What is
1t you are thinking about?"
She took a deep breath. standing
now directly facing him In the light. |
"of playing Miss Maclaire tonight"
she said quickly "of taking her
place, and learning whatsit is OF so
much importance Hawley has to re-
port Don't you think It might be
done?"
The sheer audacity OF this unexpect-
ed proposal left him speeches.. lie
arose TO his feet, gripping the bacl; !
OF the chair. almost doubtfng II he
could have heard Alright, his eyes
searching the girls face which was
with excitement. OF course he
could not permit of her exposure to
such a risk the scheme was imprac.
ticable, absurd But was It? Did it
not offer fair chance OF success?
And was no. tho possible result
worthy the FISK assumed2 He choked
back the earlier words of protest un.
uttered, puzzled as TO what he had
best say A quick-witted resourceful
woman might accomplish all she pro
5oscd
II looks so simple" she broke IN
mpulsively, moving nearer him.
Don't you think could do It? Would
| b. unwoman'y?" h
The result, II accomplished. would
Justify the means. Hope {
ie acknowledged at last II was not
'esitating on that account, but con- I
idering the risk you would incur
THAT would be so small-merely
he mort walk alone with him from
he iaeater to the hotel" she plead. $
d. Once here It could make no diff. |
erenpe II he did discover my Identity. I