The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-02-19

When she had disappeared in the
wake OF the Fastening servant Sir Don
aid glanced at Dorr aud then said
abruptly: Come ahead, Wen try a
back way out"
we 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 90 an entirely different n
If we escape the mob"
He had hardly spoken when the out
err gate swung inward and there was
a 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 n small entry. Another
entry giving off this offered escape
and they darted down 1t. An instant
later they were In an empty courtyard.
Il know where | 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 u quiet lane out
OF sight and sound OF the mob.
"Tbey Will destroy all our things"
Dorr suggested.
"No. The hoteikeeper and the po-
lice win see to 1t that they don't. All
they wanted was you and me. FAN.
ing to catch us. they win 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 a native"
Safer than with a regiment of sol
diers." was the response. 81 know
where the place is. Let's go TO it. ]
guarantee TINT we shall find Miss Gal.
Ion safe and sound. I know Achmet
OF old. He is specially trustworthy
because he is a Mohammedan and be
doesn't respect idols any more than
you and | do"
They finally reached the camp mp
the bank of the river and Achmet sa-
laamed before them.
Where Is the maiden" demanded
Fayersham.
The servant rose aud took the cover.
Ing off a large basket. Ruth smiled up
at them.
II 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 hotelf' demanded John.
yes, Achmet tucked me into this
basket and carried me right through
all those terrible people"
What Is to be done nowf' John de-
manded presently.
I'm 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 fol
us. Bhala is no spot for you and me
just now"
But the idol and the plans." protest.
ed John. 1--WE know where 1t is today
Tomorrow 1t may be a hundred miles
away or hidden past our ever finding
III"
THAT Is true" said Sir Donald. "But
the safety Of Miss Gallon is paramount
| will do what | can Possibly I'll bt
able to do more than you think"
With this Dorr bad to be content, bui
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 al
odd mixture of reserve and timidity.
Gone was the old frankness and In
timacy.
At last John said quietly. Il hope
you don't think I was wholly careless
OF your safety last night. My only OBJ
ject was to get back your papers,"
And Ruth, with Sir Donald's flushed
face before her eyes and his voice IL
her ears, remembered her promise ant
was silent.