The Springfield herald., 1912-07-12
Experienced In the Life
Of a Doctor.
Copyright. by w. G. chapman.)
By A. T. ME AID

tnat tne girl must be temporarily IN
sane, but nevertheless l was haunted
and disturbed by her mysterious eau
ton. And when on the next day Dig
by. whom l had not seen for years.
called unexpectedly. recalled Miss
Scaiffe's visit with feelings of decided
apprehension. Before Digby went
away he and 1 had been very close
friends, and l was delighted to see
him again. His broad forehead. his
keen blue eyes, his strong. muscular
hands. all denoted strength Of mind
and body.
We'll. Halifax" he said. Il have
good deal to tell you. have made
an amazing discovery. do not know
whether you are sufficiently conver-
SAINT with out-of-the-way places on the
globe. But. anyhow. l 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 tina.
is simply laden with gold. The esti-
mates computed on my specimens and
reports make 1t 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 1t into the
hands of big financier. A company
must be formed with a 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"
Well. Oscar" said. the man you
require is Horace Lancaster. the big
gest f1nancier In New York today. He
is good friend and patient of mine
and II you can satisfy him with your
charts and specimens he will undoubt-
edly float the company. Unfortunate
ly. happen to know that he is at
present In Paris. and won't be back
for a week. You are prepared to
await his return?"
Yes. II you think 1t 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.
l 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. Senor Merello, is most
charming man."
III were you." said. gravely. Il
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 trifle put out. True"
he repeated. "Of course she is true
tell you. Halifax, am quite fond
of her. The mother-I mean the step
mother-is a magnificent woman.
was staying at their Quinta last win
ter. But don't understand your
warming. 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 avowal, 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 Lancaster's
speedy return. Three or four days
passed and the 1nancier was still de-
tanned in Paris. One afternoon Digby
rushed excitedly into my room.
We'll, 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. l took her
into my arms and hugged her. We
will have wedding when the COM
pany is floated. and this evening. old
chap. dine at The Rosary. You see,
l
the Scaiffes by this time. dine there
tonight, and they want you to come.
too"
was about to refuse, when some
impulse Influenced me to see the affair
through, and | consented to accom-
pany my friend. We arrived at The
Rosary between seven and eight
o'clock Mrs. Seattle received us.
Diamonds flashed in her raven black
hair and glittered around her shapely
neck The pale little Muriel looked
quite insignificant beside this gor-
geous creature. Senor Merello was
masculine edition of his handsome
sister AT dinner we were served by
Spanish servants. and a repulsive look
ing negro of the name of Samson
stood behind Mrs. Scaiffe's chair She
was in high spirits. and openly alluded
to the great discovery.
You must show us the charts. my
friend" she said to Digby.
''As regards anything else. command
me-" was his reply, but not the
chart"
Mrs. Seattle did not press him fur
ther, and the evening passed away
without any event of Importance hav-