The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1915-06-18

J I'VE shan't interfere with Ruth's
| getting away. shall WEI" John re-
sponded.
There was a glimmer of admiration
in Faversham's eyes as he shook his
head
mo. Achmet will take her his own
way. We go an entirely different one
if we escape the mob"
He had hardly spoken when the out
er gate swung inward and there was
wild crush of struggling bodies be-
tween the high pillars. A stone struck
the floor between the two Europeans.
Come with me-" said Faversham
and drew Dorr around a corner and
then inside a small entry. Another
entry giving off this offered escape
and they darted down it. An instant
later they were in an empty courtyard
II know where l am now," Faver-
sham said cOolly and opened a gate in
the opposite wall which led into a gar
den. Five minutes later the two men
were strolling along a quiet lane out
of sight and sound of the mob.
They will destroy all our things"
Dorr suggested.
mo The hotelkeeper and the DO
lice will see to it that they don't. All
they wanted was you and me. Fail.
ing to catch us, they will dispense"
But where shall we find Ruth?"
John went on eagerly.
"Achmet Will take her to a camp of
beggars outside the CITY," he an
swered
"But how? She won't be safe with
only native"
Safer than with regiment of sol
diers," was the response. 81 know
where the place is. Let's go to it. l
guarantee that we shall find Miss Gal
Ion safe and sound. I know Achmet
of old. He is specially trustworthy
because he Is a Mohammedan and he
doesn't respect idols any more than
you and l do"
They finally reached the camp up
the bank Of the river and Achmet sa-
laamed before them.
Where Is the maidenY' demanded
Faversham.
The servant rose and took the cover
ing off large basket. Ruth smiled I'D
at them.
Il heard your voices" she said,
laughing. "Achmet thought ought to
get out right away. but | wanted to
surprise you"
And that is the way you got out Of
the hotel?" demanded John.
Eyes, Achmet tucked me into this
basket and carried me right through
all those terrible people,"
What is to be done now?" John de
manded presently.
"In have Achmet get our belong
ings," said Faversham. This gang
here is his, he says. We can't do bet
ter than stick with them for awhile.
believe they are going up into the
hills anyway. So much the better for
US. Bhala Is no spot for you and me
just now"
But the idol and the plans" protest
ed John. I'VE know where it is today.
Tomorrow 1t may be a hundred miles
away or hidden past our ever finding
it!'
THAT is true" said Sir Donald. But
the safety of Miss Gallon is paramount.
| will do what can. Possibly I'll be
able to do more than you think"
With this Dorr had to be content, but
later when he and Ruth were alone
he brought the subject up again.
To his amazement Ruth seemed lit,
tie interested and her manner was an
odd mixture Of reserve and timidity.
Gone was the old frankness and in.
timacy.
AT last John said quietly. II hope
you don't think was wholly careless
Of your safety last night My only OBJ
iect was to get back your papers,"
And Ruth, with Sir Donald's flushed
face before her eyes and his voice in
her ears, remembered her promise and
was silent.