Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-03-07
Copyright. 1879. The Bobhs-llessul Csuo.ay


No, no." she cried. don't stop to
way is OPEN"
She had her hand upon the lock when
it turned gently and the door opened a
few inches. The eyes OF Lord Beach
combe and Robin met over Prue's head
and the flash of mutual animosity
struck through her like an electric
current. She glanced quickly from one
kinship revealed itself so %convinc-
ingly in the two faces that she did
not even feel surprised. 1t seemed as
If She must always have known that
they We're brothers.
The door closed again so swiftly
that the whole incident was over be-
fore any n could have drawn q
breath.
1T is too late" whispered Pruc,
then threw herself into Robins arms
in a kind of desperation that was half
rapture. He will betray you, out they
must take me, too; l will not be sep
arated from you"
will not come here for me-"
said Robin. cool and practical in the
for me to go at once. before he has
time to call assistance. I car surely
beat of half a dozen Of his lackeys
~singlehanded. II 1 give him time to
set a posse of constables in wait for
me. 1 may have more trouble with
them. Farewell. heart of gold. j viii
send a safe messenger to you soon. Oh
1 must see o again very soon. l have
so much to say to you
Yet. wait said Prue, OBTAINING
him. Let me think. l would not risk
your life unnecessarily. Stay here and
1 will return instantly"
h was back in a few minutes, ac-
com n0 niad Inv a onrpnNr,c, ry;.,f~~ 80 18th.
brocade n costly lace. These embel-
lishments fifty set off a stately figure
that a once been slenderer and q
charming face that showed few of the
ravages of time and indeed had more
than replaced the graces of youth by
the archness and gafety time had but
enhanced.
Barbara. this is my friend. Cap
tain de Cliffe." said Prue. I'VE met
In the north country. Permit me t
present him to you"
Lady Barbara's evident astonish-
ment did not affect the ceremonious-
ness of her deep curtsey, to which
Robin. not less surprised by Prue's
maneuver. responded with a grayely
respectful salute.
"Methinks | have heard of your
meeting with this gentleman-on
Rlackmoor.' said Barbara, with twink
ling eyes. Il. myself. claim a dis
tant kinsnip with h De Cities; what
branch do o belong to, captain?'
IL am an unworthy twig of the Sc
n1or branch replied Robin.
"Ah.s that accounts for YOUR strong
resemblance to the late earl" said
seating herself near the win
DOW II so compelling him to face the
light. while she cody scrutinized him.
And II IN present earl were a hand
some fellow. you would be like enough
n hHnfh rOf A AN - t.
A 1t is. he hates me like a brother"
said Robin negligently.< land in that
the resemblance between us is not be
be denied"
Dear Barbarba.' cried Prue, "let me-
make q confession to you. Captain
dc CINE IS also known as Robin Free
mantle, the highwayman."
And when | told you SO t'other day
pretended to be surprised" cried
Barbara ~reproachfully. ssLittle did +
ever expect that my Prue would 80
deceive me-"
Twas not to deceive you, dear Bar
bara, but a roomful OF curious COS
sips. All ready to fall upon poor little
and tear my secret to shreds. Scold
me as much az you will, some. other
time, dearest Bah. but help us now
Us?" cried Barbara, turning her
snrewd eyes from one to the other
with sudden enlightenment. "Aha."
she smiled knowingly, and Prue, bluSh-
ING and faltering. found no word to
II am glad. at any rate She went
on rather dryly. ito md Sir Geofrey's
out Of joint. But II you want
help. why did you not ask Beachcombe.
who seems all too willing to return to
your feet, and who has already, If I
am not mistaken. once rescued this
from Newgate7 I"
& "RnPhQp0 hA Wy3ahAa vnnAAl-- -...a
as to get him back there. Scarce an
hour 9 he proposed to me to decoy
him here that he might seize him and
rob him Of valuable papers. No doubt
ne would kill him II he resisted, or
throw him into prison. SO now. dear
help me to devise some way
q gettins him away from here unob-
That i moi difacuit" Barb.r. 49,
sured her. my new chair 10 amply
large Tor two. II Captain de cline win
! nn0 hin ARM, we Will walk out Of
this house together and he can escort
But Rab. IL that wretch = On the
watch, he may attack you. Romember.
he has 6ee RohECaptatn de Clife.
here and 1f you had . hio faco q
did. when he looked II at tho door.
~, You may b sure that even You
would ~ - gs41o At hto handa. &c
'o e y; ssGSa ussf.ss him md ~ o63sct
~ have ) hott6r plan aid Bar
5hase, hngllinI mischlsvously. sssand one
Inst ppom1eeo moeo divorolon. You aro
tau. 04ptA1n,M m lookad HIM over
18th . 9 gapptoying ayo,eA propsr man.
I fAttAl ~ syo0sthfnk you could IS
1kuetcd s.to takezthep lace of enc ol
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