The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1915-06-17
I'M not to GO into the city.

~ don't see that Mr.. Smart has any.
thing to say about it." said her son
coldly. "1f he He paused, glaring
looked him squarely in the eve. If
he had possessed the acumen of pol
tywog he would have seen that my
Dutch was up.
Zone moment, MIR. Titus,' I said,
setting my jaw. Il have this to say
about it. You are guests in my house
We are Jointly interested in the effort
to protect the Countess Tarnowsy
consider it to be the height Of impr,l-
dence for any member Of your family
to venture into the city now or at any
time during her stay in this castle. |
happen to know that Tarnowsy is hav-
ing me watched for SOME purpose or
other don't think he suspects that
the countess is here. but greatly fear
that he believes ! am interested in her
cause. He suspects me. You have
heard of our recent encounter. He
knows my position pretty well by this
time. Mrs. Titus says that the man
Dillingham; assures her there Is no
danger. Well. can only say that Dill
bingham is a fool. and l don't purpose
having my own safety threatened by
"Your safety?" exclaimed be. II like
that! What have you got to be afraid
OFT"
You seem to forget that I am har.
boring fugitive from Justice" said
fatty.
Mrs. Titus gasped. How dare you
1.-THE Countess Tarnowsy Is wanted
BY the authorities for kidnapping, and
think you know the facts quite us
we'll as l do" went on harshly. God
knows am doing my best to protect
her. am riskiny more than you seem
to appreciate. If she Is found here
my position isn't likely to be an en-
yiable one. am not thinking solely
Of myself, believe me-. but after all
contend that have right to assert
myself in crisis that may affect me
vitality. trust you will see my posi-
ton and act accordingly with consid
Grafton ii nothing else
Mrs Titus did not take her eyes of
mine while | was speaking. There
was an expression Of utter amazement
in them. No one had ever opposed her
before in just this way. gathered
She didn't know what to make Of 1t.
II fear you eXaggerate the extent OF
your peril, Mr.. Smart" she said dryly
"Of course have no desire to put you
in jeopardy. but it seems to me-
Leaving me out Of the case alto
gether, don't you think it il bit un
fair to the countess?" asked in some
heat "She doesn't want to go to jail"
"Jail?" she cried angrily.
",That's no way to speak about be
gan Colingraft furously.
broke in rashly. 1T you please.
Mr.. Titus, be good enough to keep
your temper. have no desire to ap-
pear harsh and arbitrary. but can
see that it is necessary to speak plain
ly. There isn't anything In the world
will not do to help you and the
countess in this unfortunate business,
Mrs. Titus. l hope you believe me
when | say as much. | am hcr friend
! want to be yours if yo1 will let me
But | reserve the right to say what
shall be and what shall not be done as
long as you are under my roof. Just
a moment. Mr.. Titus! ! think we are
q,rfte agreed that your sister is to de-
part from here on the 14tll of the
month. | am to be her escort. so to
speak, for considerable distance in
company with Mr.. Bangs. Well, it
must be clearly understood that not
one Of you is to show his or her face
outside these walls until after that
journey is over That's plain speak
ing, isn't it?''
II shall go where please, and I'll
go to the town today roared Colin
graft, getting no further for the rea-
son that his mother, seeing that was
desperately in earnest. gave vent to a
little cry Of alarm and clutched her big
son by the shoulder. She begged him
to listen to reason.
"Reasonv' he gasped.
IF you-or any Of you-put a foot
outside these wallis" declared, you
will not be allowed to re-enter. That's
fat!''
by crickyv' fell in fervent admira-
ton from the lips Of Jasper Junior. l
glanced at his beaming. astonished
face. He positively was grinning.
Good for you! You're wonder, Mr..
Smart! By cricky! And you're dead
right! We're darn fools!''
"Jasper!' gasped Mrs. Titus.
Good for you, Jasperr' cried
warmly and took the hand he prof
fered.
"Colingraft, please take me to my
room," murmured the mother. I'll
feel faint Send for Aline. Ask Mr..
Bangs to come to me at once"
l bowed stif1y. II am sorry, Mrs.
Titus, to have been SO harsh. SO as
sertive'-
She held up both hands. II never
was SO spoken to in all my life, Mr..
Smart. shall not forget it to my dy.