The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-08-22
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there was this and that about him
which struck a spark Of reminiscence
from his memory. A suspicion flashed
through his mind which he put sside
with disdain, as absurd and far-fetch-
ed. On the other hand. He
knit his brows in puzzlement.
The very flxity of his regard drew
the eyes OF its object upwards. They
encountered O'Rourke's. fingered brief
ly in an unveiled, inquiring stare in
which there was not to be detected
the least hint of recognition, and
passed onward casually, indifferently.
ignoring the impertinence.
The tenders passengers began to
stumble up the gang-plank to a lower
deck Of the liner; and O'Rourke, with
a sober face. went below, taking some
care to avoid contact with the incom-
ing crowd.
He found Danny was in his state
room, engaged with some details of
repair to the adventurer's wardrobe.
ORourke remained for a brief space
standing in the middle of the cabin,
visibly distracted. Then abruptly
some whimsical consideration seemed
to resolve his dubiety-as lightning
will clear sultry, brooding air; a smile
~deepened the corners of his mouth,
the flicker in his eye merged magically
into a twinkle. the shrug of his broad
shoulders conveyed an impression of
casting care to the winds.
Danny, lad" he remarked reflect
lively, throwing himself u~ngracefully
upon the cushioned transom opposite
to his berth. Danny, We wouldn't lie
to me, would We now"
AVN" reproved Danny. "Shure,
yer honor knows ut isn't in me at all"
And to himself; "Phat the divvle
now?"
Then tell me, Danny, truthfully;
did We ever see a ghost?"
"Aw-w!"-seeing cause to take the
query as a joke.
"A ghost that had grown a beard
since it had become a ghost, Danny
"Aw-aw-wi"-still willing to be
amused, If himself" chose to be face
tious.
Because" continued O'Rourke with
a slight frown, Il have, and that not
five minutes since"
"Aw?"
Vance | left a man for dead, Dan
ny, with a clean sword-thrust through
the body of nina ~misbegotten black
puard ha waS. hut 7 L{Jad hio. a., ct
fight. sword to sword, and no ia
o And this bright and
beautiful morning, 10 and behold ye!
who should come tripping up the gang
plank but his ghost, as lively as We
please. and with a neat new beard!"
Observation-Disclosures.
o'Rourke frowned impatiently. "Des
he explained.
"Aw-'
stop 1t, We parrot! Stop It, l say!
We no word in the dark lexicon
your ignorance other than 'Aw-aw'?
up, we omadhaun, and take me re-
spects to the purser and ask him
please will he show we the passen-
ger-list."
The valet left with circumspect ala
Gritty.
Alone, O'Rourke rose and turned
thoughtfully to a revolver that made
a conspicuous black spot on the white
of the berth, with nerv-
us. strong fingers Numbering the
and taking account of the
dials of the cartridges that
snug in it's six-chambered
cylinder. The machine was In perfect
condition; O'Rourke snapped the
breech shut and thrust it in his pock-
Then he sat down to think, sub
consciously aware from noises with
put that The tender had swung off and
anchor was being tripped.
Could the resemblance be acciden-
lal! 1t seemed hardly possible. The
Des Trebes he had known had been a
type distinct. so clear and aloof from
he general Frenchman hat not even
me addition of a beard to his physiog-
nomy could have proven a thorough
disguise. And 1t seemed reasonable
enough to assume that, Mrs. Prynne
having failed in her undertaking. Des
Irebes would resume his office as ac.
i've head of their conspiracy. II II
we're indeed he whom O,Renrka had
lust seen, there was every chance i'm.
'ginable that the final chapter in the
history of the Irishman's nee
the Pool OF Flame would prove
In eventful one. I
Maybe not" admitted O'Rourke
maybe ! deceive meself. But I'm
persuaded I'll do well to keep both me
open until the day I'm rid of the !
thing" !
At this juncture Danny's knock took
to the door. "Mongsere Raoul do =
7yeres." announced the valet breath :
essly: tits thot the purser SAYS his
is. gel honour" I
Yes" assented O'Rourke dubious
y. but perhaps the purser's mista. A
Ien-misinformed."
CTO BE CONTINUEDl
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