River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-04-17

loaf that stood near by. when she was
accosted by some one appearing in
the doorway.
Is this the Red House," 1t was a
cool, sharp voice. sounding even more
outlandish than Mr. Hands. Sails
turned deliberately toward the door
and surveyed tie newcomer.
Wei. yes; l guess so. But you
don't need to scare the daylights outer
me, that way.
The stranger entered the kitchen
and pulled out a chair from the table.
Give me something to eat and drink
the best you have. and be quick
about 1t, too"
Sallie paused, carving knife III hand,
looking at him with FRANK curiosity.
wei. snum. You amt the new
minister either, now, are you?"
The stranger made no answer. He
had thrown himself into the chair, as
II tired. Suddenly he sat up and look
ed around alertly, then at Sallie, who
was returning his gaze with interest.
Where are you from, anyway"
she inquired. I'VE don't see people
like you around these parts very oft
en-"
1 dare say" he snarled. Are you
gong TO get me a meal, or must |
tramp over these COMPOUNDED hills all
day before l can eat?'
ON, III get you up bite, If that's
all you want l never turned anybody
away hungry from this door yet, and
we've had many a worse looking
tramp THAI you. | guess Miss Red
mond won't mind"
Miss Redmond" The stranger
started to his feet, glowering on Sal
lie. Look here! Is this place no
tel, or isn't it,"
Well. anybody'd think it was, the
way I've been driven from pillar to
post for the last ten days! But you
can stay; I'll get you meal and a
| good one, too"
Saliie'S good nature was rewarded
by CONFUSION of anger on the part
of the guest. Fool! Idiot" he
screamed. You trick me in here!
You lie to met"
oh, set down, set down." inter-
rupted Sallie You don't need to get
so bet up as 81; that! I'll get yo.
something to eat. There amt any hC,-
tel within five miles of here-and a
poor enc at that" Thus protesting
and attempting to soothe, Sallie saw
the stranger make grab for his hat
and Ctarf hr 70 &x,5
it suddenly shut and locked in his
face. Mr.. Chamberlain, moreover, was
on the inside, facing the foreigner.
IF you will step through the house
and go out the other way" Mr. Cham
berlain remarked coolly. 1T will oblige
me. My horse is loose in the yard,
and I'm afraid you'll scare him off
Hes shy with strangers.
The two men measured glances.
Il thought you travelled afoot when
pursuing your real estate business, "
sneered the stranger.
Il do, when it suits my purposes .
replied Chamberlain.
What game are you up to, anyway,
in this disgusting country?" inquired
the other.
Kidding it of rascals. This way.
| please" and Chamberlain pointed be-
fore him toward the door leading in
| to the hall. AS the stranger turned,
his glance fell on Sallie, still carving
her veal loaf. Idiot" he said dis
gustediy
We'll, | haven't been caught yet,
anyhow" said Sallie grimly.
Chamberlain's voice interrupted her.
This way, and then the first door on
the right. Make haste, if you please,
Monsieur Chatelard."
At the name, the stranger turned,
standing at bay, but Chamberlain was
at his heels. You see, know your
name. 1t was supplied me at the
reading room. Here-on the right
| quickly"
The hall was dim, almost dark, the
only light coming from the open door
| way on the right. Whether he wished
or no, Monsieur Chatelard was forced
to advance into the range of the door
way; and once there, he found him
self pushed unceremoniously into the
room.
1t was large, cool room, lined with
bookcases. Near the middle stood an
| oblong table covered with green felt
and supporting an old brass lamp.
Four people were in the room, besides
the two newcomers. Aleck Van Camp
was on low step-ladder, just in the
act Of handing down book from the
: top shelf. Near the step-ladder two
F, women were standing, with their
| backs toward the door. Both were in
| white, both were tall, and both had
abundant dark hair. One of the
| French windows leading out on to the
| porch was open, and just within the
| sill stood the man from Charlesport
Here's a wonderful book-a rare
one-the record of that famous Latin
| controversy" Aleck was saying, when
he became conscious of the entrance
| of Chamberlain and a stranger
"Ah, hello, Chamberlain, that your
| he cried. Agatha and Melanie, turn.
ing suddenly to greet Chamberlain
| simultaneously encountered the GIN.
| let gaze of Chatelard. 1t was fixed
first on Melanie, then on Agatha, then
returned to Melanie with an added
| increment of rage and bafflement
"ao!" he sneered. i find you after
al. Princess Augusta sSephanie ol
Kcclvetz. Consortf7g with th4se-
t9ese swine!"
NaIanio IOoIod as bfr1 knen1v with