The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-03-29

he said gravely. "You are totally I'M
used to such life Almost without
moment's warning you nave been
plunged into maelstrom OF adventure.
and are all confused. 1t Is different
with me-since the first shot at Sum-
ter my life has been one Of action.
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: 1t makes
me glad to know It. If could only
do something myself. and not Just sit
here. It would all become real enough
to me-"
She rose suddenly to her feet. clasp
ing her hands together, her face
changing with new animation.
WHY couldn't |? | am sure | could.
Oh, Mr.. Keith, 1t 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
like-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 a poor light. Am | the same
height?"
Practically. yes"
And my voice?-could you distin-
guish me from her by my voice?"
81 might yet probably not, unless
my suspicious were aroused What Is
It you are thinking about?"
She took deep breath. standing
now directly facing him in the light.
"Of playing Miss Maclaire tonight,
she said quickly. "Of taking her
place, and learning what 1t Is of SO
much Importance Hawley has to re-
port. Don't you think 1t might be
done?"
The sheer audacity Of this unexpect
ed proposal left him speeches.. he
arose to his feet. gripping the back
of the chair, almost doubling II ne
? could have heard Alright, his eyes
searching the girls face which was
glowing with excitement. OF course he
could not permit of her exposure t.
such a risk; the scheme was imprac
ticable, absurd. But was 1t? DID i
not offer fair chance OF success
And was not the possible resul
worthy the risk assumed? He choket
back the earlier words of protest un
uttered, puzzled as to what he hac
best say. A quick-witted resourcefu
woman might accomplish all she pro
posed.
ut looks so simple" she broke II
impulsively, moving nearer him
Don't you think | could do it? Woul'
1t be unwomanly?"
THE result. II accomplished, woul'
abundantly justify the means, Hope
he acknowledged at last Il was no
hesitating on that account, but con
sidering the risk you would incur"
That would be so small-merel'
the short walk alone with him from
the theater to the hotel" she plead
ed. once here 1t could make no oil
ference If he did discover my Identity
for there would be plenty Of men nea
at hand to come to my defence OF
please say yes"
IF do. then we must make the Il
fusion perfect. and take as fey
chances Of discovery as possible.
must learn exactly how the othe
dresses. and when she leaves the ths
alter. Fortunately for the success
your plan the Trocadero permits n
one but performers to come benin
the scenes, so that Hawley will b
compelled to wait for the lady outsid
; the stage door. had better go a
once, and see to these details"
Yes" she said. her eyes sparklin
with anticipation. land am so glaI
you are willing will be most dii
Greet. You are not sorry made tn
proposal?"
tTo BE CoNTINUED)