The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1913-08-23

anywhere else? That amid very many
one may be like the proverbial needlef
Bruce looked into space as he gave his
order. His mind was far away.
Here amid light as much as n
could wish for. the shadows again
seemed descending. gathering around.
He had forgotten James.
A stocky individual standing in the
doorway caught Bruce's eye. Mr.. Boil
ger. slightly flushed, seemed seeking
some one. The match Bruce was at
that instant holding to a cigarette did
not waver, although he shaded his face
slightly more with his hand, but the
sharp eyes of the detective had seen
him. He came forward.
II was going downtown when / saw
Sir Archibald in his car. After a few
words with him l thought it as well to
come back. In fact" with much salts
faction, "Sir Archibald has intrusted
to me a little commission. He has at
this moment returned to his rooms. here
and would be pleased to have you hon
or him for a few moments with your
&ODlD1nN was q CutAA A(AA AOVR
on Mr.. Bolger's commonplace counte-
nance as he spoke.
Bruce blew a Whit of smoke over the
other. He did not regard the detective
now. The young mans mind was, no
doubt, very busy at the moment. Per-
sudden, a map of his surroundings,
considered the entrance and exits.
Alack, the palm room had been located
in almost the center of the ground
1oor-the very inner parlor of the spi-
der's web. as it were. Bolger, as If
reading all that might have flashed
through the young mans brain in the
brief interval, smiled cruelty.
You wouldn't disappoint Sir Archi-
bald, l hope" he observed with a sus-
picion of a grin. Large vistas had be-
gun to open up before Mr.. Bolger's in
ner vision-pathways leading to fame.
new honors and, what was better, new
emoluments seemed surely within
grasp.
Bruce's suddenly changed.
He was no longer thoughtful, medita-
tive. A h%aphazard, reckless gayety
that became him well appeared on his
young. handsome face. He called for
the waiter and paid the bill. Taking
the hat and stick that person deferen-
tally handed him. he got up and pass
ed his arm slightly through Bolger's-
as If there vas any danger of that in
dividual escaping from him!
so Sir Archibald's come to town,
has hep he remarked blithely. by
motor of course. He could hardly
have reached the hotel otherwise so
soon. But by what good fortune, may
/ ask, did you come to know where
was to be found, my good fellow?"
He paused, with his head tilted
slightly. The other looked at him
with i'll concealed admiration. Here
was a cool one. 1T was james, the
valet answered Bolger. HE left a
little note Sir Archibald found wait
ing for him upstairs"
"Ah.." For a moment Bruce said no
more. He walked with light footstep
AN athlete. every inch of him. Once
OF twice he nodded and spoke to some
one. 1t was a concert afternoon.
Many of the towns elite had begun to
arrive. Bolger commenced to feel a
certain awe and wonder as the young
man mentioned by name several of the
notables who bowed to him in passing.
Mr.. Bruce!" 1t was not a member
of that higher" life who addressed
him. but Miss F1ossie. Her face wore
a new look. 'One moment"
He greeted her with the grace of a
Chesterfield. Bolger suffered them to
move a little to one side, just out Of
earshot, no farther.
You know-what is going to hap
penn" Miss Burke breathed agitated-
ly. He looked at her. The girl seem
ed to have undergone some subtle
change since last he had seen her.
II have just been informed that Sir
Archibald is here" he answered light
ly. such a charming surprise..'
Surprise" she repeated, her green
eyes upon him. Perhaps, but as for
charming for you Listen. l had
almost given them something very val
liable to you. | don't quite know why
I've changed my mind at just this last
moment-the last instant. we may say
with a catch in her breath-''but |
have. I'll not give it to them. now.
I'll not do anything to add to What
they may have against you"
II beg your pardon" he said, with a
blithe air of incredulity. IF l don't
seem quite to understand"
You do she returned CURLY.
Don't play or l may
Her hand shot angrily into her bag.
She seemed to forget Mr.. Bolger. Then
her face became a study. She had
looked into her bag and apparently
had not found what she sought.
Bruce laughed al at something in the
vague distance.
Il thought | saw you on the train"
he observed, his glance returning cas-
ually TO her. Weren't vou in tho mar