Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-07-09

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prostrating himself upon the earth,
and calling upon her to forgive her
most humble servant for his presump-
tuousness in daring to address her.
"Oh, gracious lady!" the Indian
half chanted, "Deign to overlook the
daring of your devoted slave, but be
gracious enough to accept this token
of his well wishes!"
Grace looked down at the prostrate
figure before her, and saw in the
brown, upraised hands a silver chain
with a curious charm hanging from
1t. Her eyes started as she noted the
curious carving of the talisman, and
the Indian saw her disquiet as he
looked up furtively to observe her
features.
In spite of the pallor Of her feat,
ures she spoke quietly. "Bajhab,"
she said in a low tone, you know
that once threw this horrible thing
from me. Why do you offer it to me
again."
"Worshipful lady, take and wear II"
the man said earnestly.
"Yet you are perfectly aware that
It has caused me infinite trouble and
sorrow-this charm?" Grace said,
half questioningly.
Beautiful lady threw it away after
noble lord spoke unkindly to her about
It," the Sepoy returned. There Is
danger, but with this charm you will
be safe. oh, beg of you mistress,
take and wear it,"
"Can there be greater danger
than that which l have faced by wear
ing it?" Grace asked anxiously.
The Indian nodded. There is far
greater danger-a danger which
threatens all who are in the path of
the terror this charm is symbolic Of.
1t is the sign of death to enemies, but
of safety to friends-to you. Hang 1t
around the neck of the beautiful white
lady" he pleaded. Can not trust the
of thy father for these many years!"
There was a break in the evenness of
the purring East Indian tone and there
were tears in the mans eyes as he
looked up at her-as faithful dog
might look into the eyes Of beloved
mistress.
Slowly Grace took the charm, in
spite of the horror its association
meant to her. And more slowly still
she entered the house and ascended
the stairs to the room where Har-
court was now sitting up in chair by
the open easement. AS she entered.
DR.. Maybrooke nodded to her and
softly withdrew Harcourt enveloped
in a dressing gown, sat staring
cut at the glorious sunset across the
rugged hills TO the westward
AS she entered he looked curiously
towards her--no sign of recognition
crossing his features. Then, as she
came closer, he smiled, and puzzled
expression came into his eyes.
what is my name?" he asked. look
ing curiously at Grace.
"Why, don't you know" she asked
anxiously, not having heard of his
mental state The idea came as {
shock TO her.
Harcourt shook his head, 1t does
seem strange, doesn't it2" he saiC
slowly. do you know I've been try
ing all afternoon to puzzle it out, bu
somehow [ can't seem to remember.
Grace was conscious of Dr. May
brooke's presence behind her, al
though the physician stood very still
on the threshold, waiting to hear hi
patients next remark. 1t relieved he
| little to know that the doctor wa
there, and she was anxious to lear,
the result of this strange state of Hal
courts mind.
She noticed him staring fiXedly a
her throat, and, suddenly, she fiushe
violently as she thought of the thin
that attracted his attention. 1t wa
the silver charm the Sepoy servar
had given her. The thing apparent
fascinated Harcourt, and his eye
seemed to be riveted upon it. He ha
arose from his chair, and now litt'
cry escaped him.
Immediately, DR.. Maybrooke rushe
to Harcourt's side, and the patier
smiled feebly at his physician as b
slipped back among the cushions.
How do you feel?" the doctc
asked solicitiously, observing ever
symptom.
"Bully!" Harcourt exclaimed. ~H'I'
like to be of for a tramp over thos
hills. Only it's funny, it doesn't seel
quite clear to me just who am, an
I don't seem to remember you al
just now saw a strange thing
weird, uncanny sign that has annoye
me for a long time!"
He shuddered as he spoke, and IL
doctor put his arm about him cor
fertingly.
Don't worry" he said quietly.
will all come back to you shortly.
the meantime you must not ask que
lions. Soon you will be stronger ar
then you will understand it all pc
fectly."
Harcourt smiled with apparent sa
isfaction. and his gaze turned towart
the window once more. Then, vii
a little exclamation, he leaned 70
ward, hanging across the sill, an