The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-12-16

I'm the world like IT, indeed, ! nave
distinct recollection of being told that
the child's father had painted In the
extraordinary features and had him
self decorated the original taken locks
with singular stripes OF red and white
and blue. a sardonic tribute 70 the
home land OF her mother
turned away as he STOPPED and
picked up the soilcd discarded efiigy
when next looked az him out OF the
corner OF my eye he was holding the
doll at arms length and staring at II
with a dIed gaze knew that he rec.
ognlzed II. There could be no doubt
In his mind as 10 the identity Of that
telltale object Ny heart was thump-
ing tereely.
An instant later he rejolned me, but
not word did he utter concerning the
strange discovery be- had mnde. His
fhce was set and pallid and bis eyes
were misty Involuntary | looked 20
see II he had the doll In hls hand and
In tina; glance observed the bullying
surface Of his coat pocket
In silence we stood there awaiting
the temperance Of Saks. who had
gone into one ~ the adjoining roomN
! confess that my hand trembled NJ
lighted a fresh cigarette He was star.
ing moOdlly NJ the door. his hands
clasped behind his back. Something
smacklng OF real intelligence ordered
me TO hold my tongue. ! smoked plac
idly. vet ws,ted for the Outburst II
did not come IL never chme He kept
his thoughts. his emotions. 20 himself.
and for that single display Of restraint
on his part | shall always remember
him as a true descendant VI the nObll.
ity.
We tramped down the long lights Of
stairs side by side. followed by tho 81.
perfuous Afr. Snks, who did all Of tho
talking He was, | think. discouning
on the extraordinary ability OF ancient
builders, but ! am not absolutely Ger
tain. am confident Tarnowsy did not
hear word the fellow said
In my study We found Poopendyke
and the two strangers
Have you made out tho papesT'
demanded the count harshly. An ugly
CLEAN had come to his eyes. but he did
not direct II toward me. Indeed, he
seemed 10 avoid looking at me at all
"Yes, Count Tarnowsy." said the law.
yer They are ready Tor the sigma.
lures"
Perhaps Mr.. Smart may have recon.
sidered his offer TO SELL" said Tarnow.
sy let him see the contracts"
Il have not reconsldercd." said
quietly.
"You may sign here, Mr.. Smart"
said the notary us he gave me the dec.
ument. a simple contract. found.
Jasper Titus will ofrer more than |
can afford to pay" said the count
PLEASE do not feel that | am taking
an unfair advantage OF you. am alb
solutely certain that he wants to buy
this place for-hls granddaughter. de
scendant OF barons"
The Significance Of this remark was
obvious, and II was the nearest be ever
came TO uttering the conviction that
had been formed In that Illuminating
Eve minutes upstairs II he suspected
and think be dld-he preferred not
10 ask the questions that must have
been soaring his curious brain. II was
a truly wonderful demonstration OF
self restraint would have given
much 10 be able 10 read his lnnermost
thoughts, to watch the perplexed move
mentB OF his mind
"Schloss RothhOefen Is yours. Count
Tarnowsy," said |. 1T IL for you to
say whether his within shall be graft.
ded."
His lips twitched saw his hand
touch the bullying coat pocket With a
swift passing movement.
sfNTifi vat, no tsn,I aunu,k o., H..