The Glenwood post., 1912-02-03

he said gravely. You are totally un-
used to such life. Almost without
| moments 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 LIE has been one of action,
| and adventure has grown to be the
stimulus l 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, II 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 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
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 poor light Am the same
height?"
Practically, yes
And my voice?-could you distin.
guish me from her by my voice."
II might; yet probably not. unless
my suspicious were aroused What is
! 1t 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?v
/ The sheer audacity OF this unexpect-
ed proposal left him speechless He
arose to his feet. gripping the back
of the chair, almost doubling II he
could have heard Alright. his eyes
searching the girls face which was
glowing with excitement. OF course he
could not permit of her exposure to
ticable. absurd. But was It? Did 1t
not offer fair chance of success?
And was not the possible result
worthy the risk assumed? 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-
| posed
1T looks so simple" she broke In
impulsively. moving nearer him.
Don't you think could do it? Would
1t be unwomanly?"
THE result. If accomplished. would
abundantly Justify the means. Hope"
he acknowledged at last 81 was not
hesitating on that account. but con
sidering the risk you would incur
THAT would be so small-merely
the short walk alone with him from
the theater to the hotel" she plead
, ed Once here it could make no diff
ference If he did discover my identity.
for there would be plenty of men near
at hand to come to my defence. Oh.
please say yes"
"If do. then we must make the H.
fusion perfect. and take as few
chances Of discovery as possible
must learn exactly how the other
dresses. and when she leaves the the
ater Fortunately for the success Of
your plan the Trocadero permits no
one but performers to come behind
the scenes. so that Hawley will be
compelled to wait for the lady outside
the stage door. had better go at
once, and see to these details
Yes" she said. her eyes sparkling
with anticipation. land am so glad
you are willing. | will be most dis
Greet You are not sorry | made the
proposal?"
ITO BE coNTINUEDJ