Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-03


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there is any news-of my skele-
ton"
Not yet. professor, am sorry to
say" Quest replied. Come in and shut
the DOOR"
There is a young lady here" he
said. who caught me up upon the
landing. She, too. believe, wishes
TO see you"
He threw open the door and stood
on one side. A young woman came
a little hesitatingly into the room. Her
hair was plainly brushed back, and
sne wore the severe dress of the Sal
vation Army.
Want to see me, young lady ?"
| Quest asked.
She held out book.
My name is Miss Quigg," she said.
'I want to ask you for a subscrip-
tion to our funds"
Quest frowned a little.
''very well, Miss Quigg, you shall
have donation. am busy today, but
call at the same hour tomorrow and
my secretary shall have a check ready
for you"
The girl smiled her gratitude.
The professor laid his hand upon
her arm as she passed.
Young lady" he observed. you
seem very much in earnest about your
work"
att 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. My
most respectful admiration. May /.
too, be permitted?"
He drew out a pocketbock and
passed over toward her little wad OF
notes.
"It is so kind Of you," she mur-
INJURED. I'VE never have any hesita-
ton in accepting money. May know
your name?"
at is not necessary" the professor
answered. you can enter me-" he
added, as he held open the door fol
her. "as a friend-or would you prefer
pseudonym?"
"A pseudonym, II you please" she
begged. I'VE have so many who sent
us sums OF money as friends. Anything
will do"
The professor glanced around the
room.
What pseudonym shall adopt?'
he ruminated. "Shall I say that an oal
sideboard gives you five hundred dol
lars Or a Chippendale sofa? Or
he added, his eyes resting for a mo
ment upon the little box, "a blacl
box?"
The two girls from the other side o
the table started. Even Quest swun
suddenly around. The professor, a
though pleased with his fancy. nodde
as his fingers played with the lid
"Yes, that will do very nicely" h
, decided. Put me down-Black Box
five hundred dollars"
, The girl took out her book and b.
gan to write The professor. with
=, little farewell bow, crossed the ROOF
toward Quest Lenora moved towar
the door.
Let me see you out" she said
the girl pleasantly.
Lenora opened the door. Both girl
started Only a few feet away Graf
was standing, his head little thrui
forward. For a moment the quiet sci
. respect of his manner seemed to hav
deserted him. He seemed at loss fl
! words.
What do you want?" Lenora d
4 manded.
"I was waiting for my master
Craig explained.
= "Why not downstairs?" Lenol
8 asked suspiciously. You did not con
e up with him"
: 81 am driving the professor in h
automobile" Craig explained. 1T c
o Cured to me that if he were going
e be long here | should have time to [
g and order another tire. 1t is of ]
4. consequence, though. will go dov
h and wait in the car"
n Lenora stood at the top of the stat
1t and watched him disappear. Then s.
went thoughtfully back to her wor
The professor and Quest were talki
at the farther end of the room.
n 81 was in hopes, in great hopes" t
I'd professor admitted. that you mig
is have heard something. | promised
call at Mrs. Rheinholdt's this aft
u noon"
to Quest shook his head
There is nothing to report at pr
le- ent. Mr.. Ashleigh." he announced
ng Dear me-" the professor murmur
this is very disappointing. Is tn,
y" no clue. Mr. Quest-no clue at alp
'er mot a ghost of one," Quest ackno
We edged. Il am as far off solving
ISL mystery Of the disappearance of "
skeleton and Mrs. Rheinholdt's ne
'ox lace as have ever been"
Is The professor took a courteous lei
iul of them all and departed. Len
,! crossed the room to where Quest '
es- seated.
"Mr Quest" she asked. do you
In lieve in inspiration?"
Il attribute a large amount of
as success" Quest replied. ito my
Ugh found belief in it,
me Then let me tell you" Lenora
tinued. that T\have one, and a '
,ro- strong one. Do you know that W
her l went to the door a few minutes
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