The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-04-02

"Congratulations-got to make this
train!" shouted Evan over his shout
der as he sped away.
II wonder what's eating him?" re-
nected Terry as he went on his glad
some way.
Anxiety and bewilderment were
gnawing at Evans mind as the train
ran out into the open country.
!, Some one tapped his shoulder gent
ly anR he turned around to see Hester
Blake's plain. pleasant countenance.
He instantly found . seat bsside her
and learned that she was going to the
next station beyond Hillside for .
short visit.
Because Hester was Amy's dearest
friend and because he knew she was
loyal and utterly practical, Evan
showed her Amy's letter and related
his interview with the servant at the
Frake house and his meeting with
Terry Bannisteg.
What does 1t mean. Hestsrr b
asked anxiously.
To his surprise Hester leaned back
In her seat and laughed until she cried.
"The foolish little grill" she uttered
at last.
'Foolishf'' Queried Evan moro pus-
xled than ever.
Hester nodded and related her sus-
picions. She told Of the talk they had
had after the matinee and what Amy
had said about Evans lack OF chival-
ry. 1.-THE child must have planned this
whole thing since then for Mr.. Frako
has been expecting to 60 abroad for
some time-in fact he sailed with IA
Their and we both know him to be ut
terly incapable Of treating Amy in this
manner. What shall you do. Evan?"
Rescue her in good old-fashioned
way" said Evan grimly but he could
not suppress q smile-a tender smile
It was-over the romance Of Amy Dur
land. II don't mind" he said to him
self sturdily; she'll get over 1t soon
enough"
Hester waved him laughing fare
well at Hillside and Evan tramped ON
the tall tower that was visible for
miles around He saw a speck OF
white up on the tiny observation plat
form and as he entered the grounds
of the estate 1t disappeared within.
The big house appeared to be va
can't. The tower he knew contained q
little room at the top prepared for
comfort and the service OF refresh
ments. 1t was approached by wind
ing iron stairway within and entrance
was by q solid oaken door at the bot
tom.
Evan looked over the situation
carefully and changed his plan Of res
cue. He whistled familiar note and
Amy instantly appeared on the bal
cony.
you dear! You have comet" she
called down in a tremulous whisper.
Amy was enjoying herself
Eyes, I've come, DEAR" called up
Evan suppressing smile II come at
once-I met Terry Bannister and what
do you think?"
"What?" asked Amy feebly.
"He's engaged 10 Gladys Hallman--
told me Sc"
"Tbe--the horrid thing! Why,
Gladys has glass eye" Amy was
plainly disconnected.
"And, Amy, dear, shall effect your
rescue before the eyes of all the coun-
ty?" He swept an arm SUCCESSFULLY
around. "Or will you walk down the
stair and unlock the door?"
"You are so-horrid and unroman-
tic!" cried Amy tearfully.
Dear heart, you've got romance
enough for both Of us. All, come down,
dear. | want to kiss my captive prin-
cess-can't l rescue you BY persua-
sion?"
Evan looked so handsome and capti-
waiting at that moment with the love
light shining In his dark eyes that
the captive princess merely waved her
hand and came down and unlocked the
prison door,
Il suppose this is an upto-date
method OF release" sighed Amy az
they walled back to the station. "It's
fwiu.ly unromantic but its better than
being up there with the spiders!"