Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-28

AFTERNOON passed IN ndSneS Oh Sucn Gu
tertainment as she had never known.
It must be remembered that Ruth, liv-
ing In the mine nearly all her life since
leaving school, had not had the advan-
tages or the society of trained, alert,
smart. clever women. Mrs. Darnell
was very clever and she used her ev-
cry art to keep Ruth's attention. She
succeeded.
That night at dinner George Drake.
posing az George Everett, suddenly
flushed darkly and turned to the girl
at his left. Miss Gallon" he said in
a whisper, flashing bis dark eyes to-
ward his hostess to see II she were
watching. II really hope that the trust
you put in me you won't find misplace
ed. I'll do everything can to help
you. even II 1t is funny that | didn't
know that John Dorr has red hair"
Ruth looked at him very soberiy. 81
don't just understand a great many
things" she said cit all seems so
strange, MIR Everett. and. you know.
am worried. ought to go to the
Ritz Carlton and see II there are tele-
grams for me. for that's where John
would wire me. I'm afraid Mrs. Oar
nell thinks I'm awfully impolite be-
cause I want to 60 and make sure for
myself that John has not wired"
III 60 myself" said the false Ever
EFT. looking at his plate. "Tll go to-
night. In fast. I'll 60 right now" ae
caught Mrs. Darnell's eye and said
apologetically: I'm afraid. my dear
hostess. I'll have to leave you. have
Just remembered my solemn promise
to be at the club at 0 o'clock. and, be-
sides, I've promised Miss Gallon to go
to the Ritz and get her mail and tele-
grams" He turned to Ruth. and she
noticed a very grave look in hts eyes.
which she was to understand later
He bent CALAMITY over her hand and
lightly kissed her fingers. "You may
trust me-" he said
+. CHAPTER TX.
Master of the "Master Key" Mine.
fvAYl HEN Ruth Gallon did not call
IWl upon him and he found HIM
GlN&y Charles Everett was at loss
what to do. He had wired Dorr of his
anxiety about her and had received
word in reply that the young engineer
had received conflicting messages.
Unhappily for the girl, Everett was
called out of town. And so when he
found himself forced to make hur-
sied trip to San Francisco her predica-
nent became the more pronounced.
The false Everett, George Drake, took
1t upon himself to call at the Ritz for
her mail. and, returning with word
that there was none for her, Ruth felt
a strange premonition that matters
were not progressing as they should.
Mrs. Darnell found her gazing out of
the drawing room window, huddled in
a pathetic little heap, detection stamp
ed ON features and form.
"Dearie." purred the hostess, you
look as If you had lost your last friend
on earth Do cheer up. What is the
troubleT'
Ruth turned her head, but remained
In the same queer little attitude, reply
ing in plalntiye voice:
81 do not understand why Mr.. Dorr
has not written or wired me. Really,
Mrs. Darnell. l am beginning to fear
that something has happened to him."
Mrs Darnell looked at her searching
ly, but recovered quickly under the
questioning return gaze.
do not worry. Ruth. Everything
will come out all right. Supposing we
take a drive. The air and sunshine
will do you a world of good"