The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-22

"You will be throwing away your life uselessly,
Ramabai," said Kathlyn.
"No. Umballah and I will understand each other
completely"
Ramabai," put in Ahmed, with his singular smile,
do you want a crime?'
"For myself2 No again. For my wife? That is a
different matter"
And the man in the dungeon % ironically.
Ramabai suddenly faced the moon and stared long and
silently at the brilliant planet. In his mind there was
conflict, war between right and ambition. He seemed to
have forgotten those about him, waiting anxiously for him
to speak.
"Ramabai," said Ahmed c~raftly, sat a word from you
a thousand armed men will spring into existence and
within twelve hours set Pundita on yonder throne. Why
do you hesitate to give the sign"
Ramabai wheeled quickly.
Ahmed. silence! I am yet an honorable man. You
more"
Ahmed sa1aamed deeply.
Think not badly Of me, Ramabai but am a man of
action, and it gals me to wait"
"Are you wholly unselfsh?"
1t was Ahmeds turn to address mute inquiries to the
moon
What is all this palaver about?' Bruce came In
between the two men impatiently.
God knows % murmured the Colonel. zone thing
know, if we stand here much longer We'll all spend the
rest Of the night in prison"
There was wisdom in this. They marched away at
once, following the path of the elephant and the loyal
keepers. There was no pursuit. Soldiers with purses
filed with promises are not overeager to face skilled
marksmen. The Colonel and his followers, not being
aware Of this indecsion, proposed camping in the first
spot which afforded protection from the chill of night,
not daring to make for the bungalow, certain that 1t was
Los-- okoLo " AIto ALa- r,n-. -. e.
soldiers with something besides promises in their purses)
surrounded the camp ON the chance that It's owner might
hazard a return.
"Now, Ramabai, what Is your pIan?' asked the
Colonel, as he wrapped Kathlyn in the howdah blanket.
awe are TO pose as animal trainers. Good. What next7"
"A trap and a tunnei" ~.
"Ah"
"There used 10 be ons. A part Of it caved in four or
five years ago. IT can be reexcavated in a night. The
men who do that shall be my own. Your animals will
be used. To Kathlyn Memsahib your pet lsopards win
be as play fellows. She has the eye, and the voice, and
the touch. She shall be yelled to her eyes, with a bit Of
ochre on her forehead. Who viii recognize her?"
The sight Of you, Ramabai, win cause him to suspect
THAT remains in the air. There must be luck in it,"
"H Umballah can be lured to drink his pegs Then,
with an impatient gesture, Ahmed added: "Follyl
WHAT UmbalEah and the Council viii not recognize the
Colonel sahibs hair, the Mernsahib's golden headi'
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many things, even wigs and false beardala fetorted
RaEnabai slyIy.
Ahmed started then laughed.
@TOu are right, Ramabad. So then we hapsawigssan
beardg Go ON" He was sitting Cross legged and rock
ing hack and forth.
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shsow aside hen veil aud stand avaaaAeab go rAabaltaA lib
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mot sstdosas
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