The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1915-05-28

with Maris at the time Of the transac-
ton and when the paintings were re-
moved. Maris acted as an interme-
diary In the deal. Hohendahl received
100000 for the paintings. but they
we're worth it. I have reason to be
licve that Maris had a fourth Of the
amount for his commission. 80. you
see, you were right In your surmise.
1.-The Internal rascali Where are the
originals. countess7"
"They are in my fathers villa at
Newport" she said. II intended speak.
ing Of this to you before. but / was
afraid your pride would be burt. OF
course I should have spoken II It came
to the point where you really consid.
cred having those forgeries restored"
HE will challenge you." she went on
nervously. HE has fought three duels.
He is not a physical coward" Her
dark eyes were full Of dread.
hesitated. would you be vitality
interested In the outcome Of such an
AFFAIR."" / asked. II mean on Rose
mary's account. He-he IL her father.
you see. 1t would mean
A slow flush mounted to her brow.
THAT is precisely what l was think.
ing. Mr.. Smart 1t would be- unspeak.
ably dreadful"
| stood over her. My heart was
pounding heavily. She must have seen
the peril that lay In Try eyes, for she
suddenly slipped out of the chair and
faced me, the aush dying In her cheek.
leaving 1t as pale as ivory.
"You must not say anything more,
Mr.. Smart" she said gently.
A bitter smile came to my lips, and |
drew back with a %sickening n of
realization. There was nothing more
to be said. But ] now thoroughly IN.
derstood one thing--l was In love with
her!
l was something of u philosopher.
submit that my attitude ut the time of
my defeat at the hands Of the je weler's
clerk proves the point cOnclusively.
Quite before | knew 1t | was myself
again. a steady. self reliant person who
could make the best Of u situation. who
could take his medicine like a man.
She was speaking of the b~uttonless
lawyer, Mr.. Bangs. HE is waiting to
see you this evening. Mr.. Smart. to dis
cuss ways and means Of getting ms
mother and brothers into the castle
without discovery by the spies who ore
undoubtedly watching their every
move"
] drew in another long. deep breath.
ut seems to the that the thing cannot
be done. The risk is tremendous. Why
not head her OFF,
Head her off? You do not know my
mother. Mr.. Smart She has made up
her mind that her place is here with
me. and there isn't anything in the
world that can-head her or, as you
say"
"Rnt surely you see the daugerY"
Il do. | have tried to stop her. Mr..
Bangs has tried to stop her. So has
father. But she is coming. We must
arrange something"
was pacing the hoor in front Of her.
She had resumed her place in the chair.
my deepest regret. countess. lies In
the fact that our little visits will be-
we'll. at an end. Our delightful little
suppers and
"Oh. but think OF the comfort It will
te to you-nOt having NE on your
mind all OF the time! ! shall not be
lonesome: | shall not be afraid; l shall
not be forever annoying you with self.
ish demands upon your good nature.
You will have time to write without
interruption 1t will be for the best"
NO." said | positively. 'They yer
jolly parties. and ! shall miss them"
She looked away quickly. And II
all goes we'll | shall SOON he safely on
my way to America. Then you will
be rid Of me completely"
was startled "iOu mean that there
Is a plan afoot toto smuggle you out
of the countryY
"Yes. And | fear | shalt have to
trouble you again when ii cOuIes to
that. You must help he. Mr.. Smart"
nodded slowly. Help her to get
away: | hadn't thought Of that late
~ The prospect left me rather cold
aud sick.
I'm do all that | can. countess"
She smiled family. but l was certain
that | detected a challenge II rather
unkind challenge-in her eyes. "YOu
will come to see me in New York. Ut
course"
shook my head. ~ ana afraid we
are counting u chickens before they're
hatched. One or the other of us may
be in jail for the oext few years."
"Heavens!"
but III come to see you in New
York II you'll let me-" | cried. trying
to repair the damage l had done. II
was testing when ! spoke Of Jail"
Her brow was puckered In thought.
1T has just occurred to me. my dear
friend. that even If | do get safely
away you will be left here to face the
consequences. When It becomes known
that you sheltered inc the authorities
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