Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-11-27

CURED, as Mr. Ransom stood hesitat-
ing, not knowing whether to address
the man or not.
mo; what did he say? Do you
suppose he is reading that para
graph"
'T haven't a doubt of it; and his
words were, Here's a damned lie!'-
very much like your own, sir
Mr. Ransom drew the detective
few steps down the corridor.
"He said that?"
Eyes, I heard him distinctly"
"Then my theory is all wrong. This
man didn't provide her with this mag
mary twin sister,
Evidently not"
"And is as surprised as we are"
"And about as much put out. Look
at him! Nothing yellow there! We
shall have to go easy with him."
Mr.. Ransom looked and felt a recoil
of more than ordinary dislike for the
man. The latter had put the paper in
his pocket and was coming their way.
His face, once possibly handsome, for
his eyes and forehead were conspicu-
ousIy fine, showed a distortion quite
apart from that given by his physical
Disagreement. He was not simply an
cry but in mental and moral rage,
and it made him more than hideOus;
it made him appalling. Yet he said
nothing and moved along very quietly,
making, to all appearance, for his
room. Would he notice them as he
went by? 1t did not seem likely. In
stinctively they had stepped to one
side, and Mr.. Ransom's face was in
the shadow. To both it had seemed
better not to acost him while he was
in this mood. They would see him
later.
But this was not to be. Some in
stinct made him turn, and Mr.. Ran
som, recognizing his opportunity,
stepped forward and addressed him
Dy the name under which he had in
troduced himself at the reception;
that of his wife's family, H2zen.
The effect was startling. Instead of
increasing his anger, as the detective
had naturally expected, it appeared to
have the contrary effect, for every
vestige Of passion Immediately dis
appeared from his face, leaving only
its natural Disagreement to plead
against him. He approached them.
and Ransom, at least, was conscious
of a revulson Of feeling in his favor
there was such restraint and yet such
undoubted power in his strange and
peculiar personality.
"You know me?" said he, darting
a keen and comprehensive look from
one to the other.
1--WE should like a few words with
YOU" ventured Gerridge. "This gen
tleman thinks you can give him very
valuable information about person
he is greatly interested in"
"He is mistaken" The words
came quick and decisive in a not I'M
melodious voice. Il am a stranger in
New York; a stranger in this coun-
try. I have few, if any, acquaint-
ances."
"YOu have one"
It was now Mr.. Ransom's turn.
GA man with no acquaintance does
not attend weddings; certainly not
wedding receptions. l have seen you
at one, my own. Do you not recog-
nize me, Mr.. Hazen?"
A twitch of surprise, not even Ran
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mouth still further towards his ear
but his manner hardly altered and it
was in the same affable tone that he
replied:
"You must pardon my short-sighted-
ness. I did not recognize you, Mr..
Ransom"
did not want to-" muttered Ger
ridge, satisfied in his own mind that
this man was only deferred by his
marked and unmistakable physiogno.
my from denying the acquaintance
ship just advanced.
"Your congratulations did not pro
duce the desired effect" continued
Mr.. Ransom. "My happiness was
short lived. Perhaps you knew its
uncertain tenure when you wished me
Joy. remember that your tone lack
ed sincerity"
1t was direct attack. Whether q
wise one or not remained to be seen
Gerridge watched the unfolding drama
with interest.
ct have reason to think" proceeded
Mr.. Ransom, ''that the unhappy termi
nation Of that days felicities were il
a measure due to you. You seem tt
know my bride very we'll; much toe
well for her happiness or mine"
/ 1--WE will argue that question in my
room," was the unmoved reply. ''Tht
open hall is quite unsuited to a con
versation Of this nature. Now" SAL
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