Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-03-26

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There is a Young lady here he
said who caught me mp upon the
landing She too. I believe, wishes
10 see you"
He threw open the door and stood
on one side. young woman came
a little hesitatingly into the room. Her
hair was plainly brushed back, and
she wore the severe dress OF the SAL
7 walton Army.
Want to see NE. young LADY,"
I Quest asked.
She held cut book.
Ny name is Miss Quieg." she said.
4 want 70 ask you for q subsorip-
ton 10 our funds
Quest frowned a little.
Very Ncu. Miss Quigg. you seall
7 have a donation am busy today. but
call az the same hour tomorrow and
my secretary shall have a check ready
for you
The girl smiled her gratitude.
The professor laid bis hand upon
her arm as she passed.
Young LADY" he observed. you
seem very much in earnest about your
7 work"
1T Is only the people in earnest,
sir" she answered, who can do any
good in the world My work is worth
being in earnest about
You compel my admiration. Ny
most respectful admiration. May l.
too. be permitted
He drew out pockeibook and
passed over toward her a little vad Of
notes
1T is so Kind OF you" she mur-
INJURED. We never have any hesita-
tion in accepting money. May | know
your name?"
1t is not necessary the professor
answered. You can enter me-" he
added. as he held open the door for
her. as friend-or would you prefer
a pseudonym?"
"A pseudonym. II you please" she
begged. We have so many who send
US sums OF money as friends. Anything
will Go"
The professor glanced around the
A., room.
What pseudonym shall adopt?"
he ruminated. Shall say that an oak
sideboard gives you FIVE hundred dol
lars or a Chippendsls sofs' Or"
he added. his eyes resting for 3 mo-
ment upon the little box, a black
box"
T.e tSo girls from TIE other side Of
the table started Even Quest swung
! suddenly around. The professor, as
though pleased with his fancy, nodded
as his fingers played with the lid.
Yes. that will do very nicely" he
deeid,4 Put me down-'Blaek Box
FIVE hnndred dollars"
The girl took out her book and be-
gan 10 write. The professor. with
little farewell bow, crossed the room
toward Quest Lenora moved toward
the door.
"Let me see you out" shs said to
the girl pleasantly.
Lenora opened the door. Both girls
started. Only a few feet away Craig
was standing. his head a lttle thrust
forward. For a moment the quiet self
respect OF his manner seemed to have
deserted him. he seemed at loss for
words
What Go you WANT Lenora de-
mandet.
i was waiting for my master.
Crais explained
why not dowustairs?" Lenora
asked suspiciously. You did not come
up with him"
i am driving the professor in his
automobile Craig explained. 1t oc-
CURED 10 me that II he were going 10
be long here ! should have time 10 go
and order another tire It is Of no
conseq equence, though. / win go down
and wait in the car
Lenora stood al the top Of the stairs
ana watched him disappear Then she
went thOugh,fuliy back 10 her work
The professor and Quest were talking
al the farther end Of the room
I was In hopes. in great hopes" the
professor admitted. that YOU might
have heard something. I promised to
call at Mrs. Rheinholdt's this after
noon
C,1est shook his head.
There is nothing 10 report at pres
ent. Mr.. Ashleigh." he announced.
Dear me-" the professor murmured
this is very disappointing. Is there
no clue. Mr. Quesi-no clue at all?"
Not ghost Of one" Quest acknowl
edged. Il am as :sr OF solving the
mystery Of the DISAPPEARANCE of your
skeleton and Mrs. Rheinholdt's neck
lace as have ever been"
The professor took courteous leave
Of them all and departed. Lenors
crossed the room to where Quest was
seated.
''Mr. Quest" she asked. do you be
lieye in inspiration?"
Il attribute a large amount OF my
success" Quest replied. ito my pro
found belief In IT,"
Then let me tell you." Lenora con
tinued. that have one. and a very
strong one. Do you know that wher