The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1914-12-03

hAa aot fahen asleep and begun TO
snore until the moment when Alan set
root upon tho lower step Of that final
ascent.
Turning the head OF the stairs,
Alan paused for a little. speculatively
Intent on this man who must somehow
DO disposed Of before he might solve
the secret Of that shut and guarded
door
Aside from actual violence no solu.
tion offered to the puxzle--and vio-
lenee wan abruptly forced upon him.
No sound warned him OF the door
that opened at his back a. he stood
watching the sleeping guard. A pierc.
Ing shrek was the first lntimation he
received that HIS presence had been
discovered. II served as we'll 10 move
him instantly into action: a single
glance oyershoulder showed him the
hgure OF maid-seryant In cap and
gown. her mouth still wide and full OF
sound--and Alan fell upon tho guard
like a thunderbolt. The man had
barely time TO jump up and recognize
the alarm then ist caught him ON
the point Of his Jaw, and he returned
promptly 10 deep Inconsistencies.
No time now for qualms OF com.
Function ON account OF the savage
ruthlessness OF tina, blow no time
even 10 search the fellow for key TO
The closed door already the maid was
taking the stairs In full fight and cry.
four steps and howl like a warlocka
TO every jump
Backing OF. Alan took a short run.
cleared the PROSTATE body OF the guard
with leap. and flung himself full
force against the door. his shoulder
striking a point nearest the lock. With
a splintering crash Il broke inward.
Without dignity or decorum he
sprawled on all tours into the presence
of Judith Urine
Poor Mr. Lawi" she cried. with q
hooking nod. always disappointed
I'm no sorry--lruly ami"
oh. spare me your sarcasm" he
begged rcsentfully. Its ridiculous
enough. this whole mad business"
"Bs, ! an not sarcastic" she insist.
I'd with sued sincerity that he opened
HIS eyes In wonder. Believe me. I
ain sorry for once II IL ! and not Rose
whom you find locked up hercl For.
you zee am locked up. by way OF
punishment thanks TO my having had
pity on YOU once too often-while my
father decaiups mysteriously for parts
unknown"
You don't know where he's gone.
them"
| DO YOU" she asked sharply.
In a general way ny special train
90 the West"
Taking Rosef"
So I'm told
The woman choked upon her anger,
but quickly mastered H.
He shall pay for thisl" she assever'
Hied
Your father ! wish him nothing
more nor less than your cnmity," Alan
assured her oivilly. but since Il
seems that he has gone. and Rose with
him. u youll forgive me. think III
be going"
"Alonef"
That one word. uttered with all the
significance that this woman knew 90
veil how 10 infuae into her tone
checked him suspleiously on the
threshold.
"why-yes"
you wouldn't care for a companion
du voyAge'" she suggested.
"oh-rcallyi- he protested.
She held up an arresting hand ''lAs
tenl" she begged.
From the street below came the un
mlsnkable rattle Of a policeman'a 10
Gust on the sidewalk.
That damned maid" Alan divines
,houEhtfully,
The same" Judith agreed with
ominous calm. Has II struck yon thai
you may have some trouble ge,tinl
away without my permissiong"
I'm not 80 stupid as not TO have
thought OF that" he countered.
Then be advised-and take mi
. with you"
In what capacity. please' A
enemy or-ally!"
AS ally-you're right: Wa can't b
ffiends-until We overtake that sp'
! cial train. After that, by your leave
III shin for myself"
"Irs not such bad notion" he n
fected with you under my eye. 20
can't do much to interfere"
III I promise" she suggested.
~T1l take your word. he agreed sin
: My. But you're In for lot OF hare
ship. I'm afraid. The one way to cate
up with your father Is by aeroplane-
and I've got one waiting"
She nodded intently. Don't col
slider me as 6 woman when II come
20 hardship" she limited obliquely.
| I've no reason 10. going on what
know OF you"
Give me one minute 10 hnd my col
and hat"
In less than that time she was at h
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