The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-11-11

story where | accused Tarnowsy Of
duplhity In connection with the fires
Goes she betrayed intense excitement
"Of course IL was all blum on my
part" | explained
But you were nearer the truth than
you thought she said. COMPRISING
her lips. After moment she went
on; Count Hohodah sold the origi-
mails over three years ago was here
with Maris AT the time Of the transac-
ton aud when the paintings were re-
moved. Maris acted rs an interme.
diary In the deal Hohendahl received
$20o0OO for the paintings. but they
were worth II. | have reason TO be-
lieve that Maris had fourth OF the
amount for his commission so. You
see, you were right In your surmise.
The Internal rascal Where are the
originals, countessT"
"They are in my fathers villa at
Newport" she said. II intended speak
INK Of this 10 you before. but | was
afraid your pride would be- hurt. or
course should have spoken II II came
10 the point where you really consd-
cred having those forgeries restored"
He will challenge you" she went on
nervously. "He has fought three duels.
He Is not physical coward" Tier
dark eyes We're full Of dread.
hesitatcd Would you 5e vitality
interested In the outcome of such an
AFFAIR." ! asked. Il mean on Rose
mary's account. Hc-he Is her father.
you see IL would mean
A slow fiusb mounted to her brow.
'rhai is precisely what | was think
Ing. Mr. START. II would be-unspeak-
ably dreadful"
stood over her. My heart was
pounding heavily She must have seen
the peril that lay In my eyes, for she
suddenly slipped out Of the chair and
faced me, the tlush dying In her cheek.
leaving II ~ pale rs ivory.
You must not say anything more,
Mr. smart she said gently.
4 bitter smile came to my lips and |
drew back with Sickening sense Of
realization. There was nothing more
to be- said. But | now thoroughly I'M
derStood one thing was In love with
her.
was something of philosopher |
submit that my attitude at the time Of
my defeat az the hands of the jewelers.
clerk proves the point concluslyely.
Quite before ! knew II ! was myself
again steady. self reliant person who
could make the hest Of situation. who
could take his medicine Ike n man.
She WAS speaking Of the buttonless
lawyer. Mr. Bangs "lIe Is waiting to
see you this evening. Mr.. Smart. 10 dis
cuss ways and means Of getting my
mother and brothers into the castle
without discovery by the spies who are
undoubtedly watching their every
move"
drew In another long, deep breath.
1T seems to me that the thing cannot
be done. The risk is tremendous. Why
not head her or
Head her Offi You do not know my
mother, Mr.. Smart She has made up
her mind that her place Is here with
me. and there isrrt anything Ia the
world that can-hcad her or. rs you
say"
"But surely you see the dangcrT
81 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 floor In front Of her
She had resumed her place IN the chair
my deepest regret, countess, lies Ia
the fact that our little visits will be
well, at an end our delightful little
suppers and
"Oh. but think Of the comfort II viii
be to you-not having me on your
mind all Of the tlmcl ! shall not De
lonesome: shall not bee afraid, shall
not be forever annoying YOU with self
hh demands upon your good nature
You will have time to write without
interruption. II will be- for the best"
NO" said | positively. They were
Jolly parties. and shall miss them
She looked away quickly. And II
all goes well / shall soon be- safely on
my way 10 America. Then you Will
be nd OF me completely"
was startled You mean that there
f. a plan afoot to-to smuggle you out
Of the country
ayes. Aud ! fear | shall have 10
trouble you again when It comes 10
that You must help me, MIR Smart y"
nodded slowly. Help her 10 get
away hadn't thought OF that late
ly. The prospect left me rather cold