Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-02
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Ielodrama in the Snow

HolOdrama in the Snow
h AFE for the moment behind locked door,
EL2A Magee paused TO get his breath The
~ glory of battle filled his soul. 1t was
81 22EE not until long afterward that he realized
II &2D the battle had been mere scuff1e IN the
.ASN dark He felt his cheeks bum with
N 1CWS citement like a sweet girl graduate s-the
q NV checks OF a man who had always prded
himself that he the unmoved cynlc
h nv situation.
With no thought for Bland bound in his uneasy chair
\ zee hurried up the broad staircase of Baldpate.
No came the most gorgeous scene OF ALL far-ha1red
Ed; knight she had sent tort to battle; the knight
'urned; you asked me to bring you this, my Lady;
t1sess of surprise and JOY the ladys part-busi-
also, perhaps, of alteration for the knight.
IL the right OF the stairs lay seventeen and the lady;
\ he left supposedly unnhabted land As Magee
h. ned the second floor, bhthely p1ctung the scene IN
which he play satisfactory part he paused;
halfway down the corridor to the lett an open door
threw a faint light the hail. and in that light stood
woman he had never seen before. In this order came
kIagees impressions of her-furcoated, tall, dark,
ian lsorne with the naughty manner OF one engaging
.,lfeur.
/ beg your pardon she said ~but YOU by any
t-anCe Mr.. Magee!
The knight leaned weakly against the wall, and tried
h ink IL am" he managed to say.
| m so glad I've found you!7 replied the girl. 1t
ed to the dazed Magee that her dark eyes not
! x -lv happy Il cannot ask YOU in I'm afraid. l do
b. know the custom such an occasion-does any
boz | am alone with my maid. Hal Bentley when
-ote to him for key to this place told me of your
9 here and said that to put myself under your
b teCtlOn
'Iagee arranged how, of which was lost in the
K Delighted I'm sure he murmured.
shall trv not to impose YOU, she went on "The
r. affair is so unusual to be almost absurd. But
| Bentley said that YOU were-very kind. He said
~ L trust YOU. | in great trouble have come
to get something haven't the least idea how
G -oceed. / came because | must have it: much
-ndS 1t
-ophetica1v Magee clutched in his pocket the pack
Tor which he had done battle.
NAV be too late" The girls eyes grew wide.
| II would be terribly unfortunate. | do not wish
be injured serving me-, she lowered her voice;
if there IS any way in which you can help me 1n-in
lficulty can never be grateful enough. Down
the safe there is, believe, package containing
-ge sum OF money.
Iagee's hand closed COnvuSively in his pocket. ~If
is anv way possible said the girl Il must obtain
] package. give YOU my word have much right
as anyone who will appear at the inn. The honor
b happiness OF who is very dear to me in
ed. | ask you-1nade bold as | am by my despera-
and Hal Bentleys assurances-to aid me if you
/ YOU can"
nth the eyes of in a dream Magee looked into
face of the latest to Badpate Hal Bentley
old friend and bully chap he said at will be
-eat pleasure to friend of his He paused,
gratulating himself that these words, idle
Is. when did YOU arrive, may ask"
j believe YOU were having dinner when came, she
Hered. MIR Bentley gave me a key to the kitchen
y and we found back stairway. There seemed to
/ .onpany below wanted to see only YOU
repeat said Magee. Il shall be happy to help you
an" His word to another lady he reflected, was
| Ing. a suggest that there is harm in waiting
morning.
| Bat am afraid il tonight she began.
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