The Cairo bulletin., 1914-01-01
CHAPTER III.

CHAPTER III.
Durham hurried her off amid the
goodbys of the company. and In a
moment more they were shut into the
semi-darkness of the four-wheeler and
whirled from the, too hospitable door.
AS soon as the door was shut, the
girl began to tremble.
"Oh, we ought not to have done
that" she exclaimed with SILVER of
recollection. They were so very kind.
1t was dreadful to impose upon them.
But--you were not to blame. It was
my fault. 1t was very kind of YOU"
I'VE did not impose upon them!" he
exclaimed peremptorily. you are my
friend, and that was all that we
claimed, For the rest, you have GER
, tainly made good. Your wonderful
music How wish l might hear
more fit some time!"
The carriage paused to let a trolley
pass. and a strong arc-light beat in
upon the two. A passing stranger
peered curiously at them, and the girl
shranlr back in fear. 1t was momen-
tary, but the minds of the two were
brought back to the immediate neces.
stiles of the occasion.
Now, what may / do for you ?"
asked Durham in quiet, business-like
tone, as If it were his privilege and
right to do all that was to be done
Have you thought where you would
like to go?"
II have not been able to do much
thinking. It required all my wits to
act with the present. But know that
| must not be any further trouble to
you. You, have done more already
than anyone could expect, If you can
have the carriage stop In some quiet,
out-of-the,way street where shall not
be noticed. will get out and relieve
you, II | hadn't been 30 frightened
at first. | should have had more sense
than to burden you this way. | hope
some day shall be able to repay your
Kindness. though fear ii is too great
ever to repay"
Please don't talk In that way" said
he protestingly. 1T has been a pleas
ure to do the little that l have done,
and you have more than repaid It by
the delight you have given me and my
friends. | could not think of leaving
you until you are out of your trouble,
and If you will only give me q little
hint of how to help. will do my tut.
most for you. Are you quite sure you
were followed? Don't you think you
could trust me enough TO tell ME ALT
tile more about the matterH"rt - ~
She shuddered visibly. .a6
Forgive me-" he murmured. "T see
1t distresses you, OF course it Is UNI
pleasant to confde in an utter
! stranger will not ask you to tell me.
will try to think for you. Suppose
we go to the station and get you a
ticket to somewhere. Have you any
preference? You can trust me not to
tell anyone where you have gone, can
you not? ?" There was a kind rebuke
In his tone, and her eyes, as she lifted
! them to his face, were full of tears.
"Oh, do trust you'll" she cried, dis
'ressed. You must, not think that
but-you do not understand
Then she added suddenly:
But cannot buy ticket have
no money with me, and Is
Don't think of that for an instant
/ will gladly supply your need. A lit
tie loan should not distress you"
but do not know when | shall b.
able to repay 1t" she faltered, "un
| less"-she hastily drew off her glove
and slipped glittering ring from he,
| finger-"unless you will let this pa!
for 1t. do not like to trouble you so
but the stone Is worth a good deal"
Indeed" he protested, ~ couldn'
think of taking your ring. Let me d.
this. 1t is such q small thing, shall
never miss it. Let it rest until yor
are out of your trouble, at least"
| 'Plesse!" she insisted, holding on
| the ring. Il shall get right out of thi