Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1915-02-04

zudora would have vanished from the
face OF the earth. Curious, isn't 1t,
how these things dovetail? The loss
Of an envelope in Singapore may be
the cause Of the ultimate death OF a
man in Chicago.
Mills had had dreams of this boy be-
coming great orator, eventually a
statesman. just as an ordinary father
would have dreamed over the career
or real son. Mills had one day brag-
ged about the boys prowess In this
direction and foolishly entered the boy
In an Oratorical contest Then he
started out to hunt for some one to
coach the boy and finally came to the
door of Chinamanl Yes, for price
Wu Chang would make an orator of
the boy for one night This was all
Mills desired to ease his vanity The
price was rather stiff, but he agreed
Wn Chang brought the boy under
the spell Of hypnotism and put bril-
liant speech on the boys tongue All
TINT was necessary now was the pres
ence Of Wu Chang at the contest On
fortunately for Chang. this night was
close to far more lucrative and dan
gerOus mission YOu cannot throw
two stones with two hands.
Zudora had written Storm. .and ev-
erything was prepared for her flight.
From q crack in the door Hassam Ais
man watched her curiously as she
packed her belongings just enough Of
clothes to see her at her journeys end
Storm was to meet her with an auto
She was to leave her room by way OF
n stout rope
The Hindu servant returned to his
master to report that the memsahib
was getting ready to run away. And
Hassam Ali set his scenes immediate
ly Wn Chang was ushered in half an
hour later. and he very quietly changed
costumes with the Hindu.
Remember" warned Hassam All,
IF she sees you or notices anything
wrong she will escape"
Trust me-" smiled the Chinaman.
1t was growing dark by now. A
street light spurted several times and
then blazed brilliantly. Zudora heard
the rumble of her lovers automobile
and pulled up the window without
making sound. She gave the whis-
tie agreed upon. and Storm and his
chauffeur managed to get the rope up
to her She fastened II securely to the
foot Of the bed.
Not for a moment did she feel any
regret She had for her uncle GER
tain fondness. but due to his general
coldness. II had never developed into
real love. The only thing she really
did regret leaving behind was the car
rier pigeon. Ii was too late now.
Why. she thought. how strangely the
room began to appear! Was II fog out
side? What was this strange and un-
accountable desire to laugh to fling
her things about? Seized with a sud
den and terrible knowledge. she tried
to turn. Ii was impossible to stir!
"Sleepr' she heard vaguely. "Sleepr'
Zudora's eyes closed irreslstibly. WI
Chang stepped In front OF her and
touched her forehead, The mans own
forehead was covered with sweat, for
this had been a tremendous exertion
of will power. Had the girl been able
to turn he would have failed signally.
BE child" he whispered. BE a
child. Now you are young and happy.
without care In the world You are
yOung?"
"Oh, yes, I am childr' Zudora be-
gan to laugh
WI Chang picked up the photograph
Of her lover and held it before her.
There was no recognition in her eyes.
He had won. Zudora sat down.
Below Storm whistled frantically and
wondered what had thus delayed his
sweetheart. Chang heard these shrill
| calls.
Go to the window. child" he said.
Zudora got up and walked TO the
window. She looked down calmly upon
her lover and never made any sign
that she saw him. II It had been light.
er be might have noted the stoniness
Of her look, the unnatural pallor.
hoN Ah nus nap
penedT murmured the distracted low.
er. At any moment Hassam ALI might
appear upon the scene. Still he waited.
Chang left the room.
at is donep' he said to Hassam All
1T is something I've never been able
to accomplish. She is very strong men
tally"
But at that moment she was think.
ing OF love-" said the oriental Now
we have no time to waste upon dis.
cussing the science of the thing. That
young man may at any time become
suspicious and break in Let us act
at once. You shall for the present be.
come Wu Chang, and | shall remain
the servant OF Hassam All. You have
makeup. Come! Hurryw
In very short time the two return.
ed to Zudora. They put her hat and
coat on and led her from the room.
"Storm Sahib has gone around to the
rearW cried the real servant.
Good" said his double. To Has.
sam Ali he said: "You and the girl
leave now by the front door. I'll han
die your man"
DO nothing violent" said Hassam
Ali. who thouph no uraatIv daeirad