The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1914-12-05

per tier (Dut not, be noted, the window
&c Oses Usdchsl uer) and one or two
lis N he found burning dim in
the kitchen Offices and other servants
quarters on the lower floor he would
have thought the house empty
He negotiated that last flight OF
steps which led to the topmost floor
with extraordinary stealth, advised
thereto by q sound. or rather a series
OF sustained sounds, which had there
tofore been inaudibIe to him. Possibly
they had not till then existed; possibly
the man servant whom he found snor-
ing In . chair outside closed door
had not fallen asleep and begun to
snore until the moment whom Alan set
foot upon the lower step Of that fnal
ascent.
No sound warned him Of the door
that opened at his back a. he stood
watching the sleeping guard. A pierre
ing shrek was the first intimation he
received that his presence had been
discovered. II served "a we'll to move
him instantly into action: \ single
glance overshoulder showed him the
figure OF a maid-servant In cap and
gown, her mouth still wide and full OF
southland Alan fell upon the guard
like a thunderbolt. The man had
barely time to jump up and recognize
the alarm: then a fist caught him on
the point OF his jaw, and he returned
promptly to deep unconsciousness.
No time now for qualms OF COM
junction on account OF the savage
ruthlessness Of that blow: no time
even to search the fellow for q key to
the closed door: already the maid was
taking the stairs In full flight and cry,
four steps and howl like O warlock's
to every Jump.
Backing of. Alan took a short run,
cleared the PROSTATE body of the guard
with a leap, and flung himself full
force against the door, his shoulder
striking q point nearest the lock. With
a splintering crash It broke inward.
Without dignity or decorum he
sprawled on all fours into the presence
OF Judith Urine.
Poor Mr.. Law" she cried, with a
|
I'm so sorry-truly l ami"
"Oh. spare me your sarcasm" he
begged resentfully. IT'S ridiculous
enough. this whole mad business"
But | am not sarcastic" she insist
ed with such sincerity that he opened
his eyes in wonder. Believe me,
am sorry for once 1t is | and not Rose
whom you find locked up here! For
you see, am locked up. by way o.
observation-disclosures to my having hat
pity on you once too often--while m!
father decamps mysteriously for part
unknown"
You don't know where he's gone
them"
do your" she asked sharply.
in a general way. BY special trail
Il to the West"
Taking Rose?"
so I'm told"
The woman choked upon her anger
but quickly mastered It,
He shall pay for thls!" she assevel
ated.
"Your father? wish him nothin
more nor less than your enmity." Ala
assured her civilly. But since
seems that he has gone. and Rose wit
him, II you'll forgive me, think II
| be going"
i "Alone?"
i "Why-yes."
i you wouldn't care for a companlo
/ du voyage?" she suggested.
i "Oh-really!" he protested.
j She held up an arresting hand. LII.
! tent" she begged.
From the street below came the III
mistakable rattle OF policeman's |,
a Gust on the sidewalk.
a THAT damned maid" Alan divine,
THE same" Judith agreed wit
a ominous calm. Has 1t struck you tha
a you may have some trouble gettin
n away without my permission?"
I'm not 30 stupid as not to hav
: thought OF that" he countered
a. Then be advised-and take IN
!: with you"
d in what capacity, please? A
n enemy or-ally?"
" "As ally-youre right; we can't
Al friends-until we overtake that sp
cial train. After that. by your leav
a. I'll shift for myself"
ID ITS not such a bad notion" he r
e. hected with you under my eye, yo
,f can't do much to interfere"
ID IF promise" she suggested.
o. "Ill take your word" he agreed sir
ply. But you're in for lot of har
" ship, I'm afraid. The one way to cate
It up with your father is by aeroplane-
I. and I've got one waiting"
k, She nodded intently, Don't co
a slider me as woman when It com,
to hardship" she limited obliquely.
e. 1--WE no reason to, going on what
IL know of you"
he Give me one minute TO find my co
=; and hat"
90 In less than that time she was at h
70 side In the hallway.
IN The police entered by the front do
n as the two crept out OF the area wi