The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-10-30

balla was Issuing forth. sae .i-,l
cred llttle-she could not help a.
the man looked so gloomy and for
boding The scowl warned her 70
walk with extreme care.
lie stopped when ne saw her and
was surprised into according her the
salute one gave 10 a yoman OF quality
"Ahi"
"Durga RAM" she began, Il am
seeking you" Her voice trembled ever
30 little.
indeed And why do you seek me.
who am your enemy. and who always
will be2"
"A woman loves where she must
not where she wills"
Umballa seemed to ponder over
this truth.
And why have you sought me?'
"A w0maR's reasons. Ny husband
and the memsahib-"
You know then. where she isT'
quickly.
AYE. Durga Ram; alone know
where she is hiding"
He sent a shrewd glance into her
eyes. Had she wavered. III would have
befallen her.
Tell me"
Follow"
He laughed. Nearby stood two Of
the palace guards. "All women are
liars. Why should trust you?"
THAT is true. Why should you
trust me?" She turned and with
bowed head started to walk away.
Watt" he called 10 her, at the
same time motioning to the guards to
follow at a distance.
IF | lead you TO the memsahlb II
must be alone"
"You say that You alone know where
she is?"
Il meant that alone will lead you
to her. And you must decide quickly
Durga Ram, for even now they are
preparing for flight. and this time they
will go far"
Lead on"
Send the guards back to the
palace"
Umballa made a sign with his
hand. but another with his eyes. The
guards fell back 10 the palace steps.
understanding perfectly that they and
others were to follow unseen. Only
once during the journey did he speak
"Pundita, remember, II you have lied
you viii be punished"
"Durga Ram, | have not lied. /
have promised to lead you to her. and
lead you to her | shall
"Durga RAM" he mused. She did
not give him his title Of prince; in
deed. she never had She was really
the rightful heir to this crown; but
her forbears had legally foresworn.
All! the Colonel Sahibs camp. Good
He knew now that in Kathlyn's es-
cape he had the man Ahmed to reckon
with. Presently.
"She is there, Durga Ram"
"And what more?" ironically.
His coolness caused her some un-
easiness. Had he, by means unknown
to her, signed to the guards to follow?
Umballa entered the living room
of the bungalow. It was apparently
deserted. He cast a quick glance
about The curtains trembled sus-
piciously, and even as he noted it,
Bruce, Ramabai and Ahmed sprang
forth, carrying ropes. Umballa made
a dash for the door, but they were too
quick for him.
Struggling he was seized and bound;
but all the while he was laughing in
wardly. Did they dream Of trapping
him in this childish fashion? BY now
20 or 30 of his paid men were draw
ing a Gordon about the camp. All OF
them should pay the full penalty for
this act. What mattered few ropes?
He was rather puzzled as to the rea'
son of their leaving his right arm free.
Next, the curtains we're thrown back
and Kathlyn stood revealed. Near her
a leopard strained impatiently on the
leash. Umballa eyed her wonderingly.
She was like the woman who had ar.
rived weeks ago. And yet to him she
seemed less beautiful than when he
paid five thousand rupees for her in
the slave mart He waited.
"Umballa, write an order for my
fathers release"
"And If l refuse?" Umballa wanted
to gain time.
"You shall be liberated at the same
time as this leopard You have had
experience with leopards. Do you not
recall the one my father killed, saving
the life of your benefactor?"
81 will free him in exchange for your
self"
Write" She offered the pen to
him.
He shrugged and made no effort to
take it.
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