The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-03-17

wells and trampling feet. The two
men looked at each other. With one
accord they withdrew inside the hall.
way.
.'That's the mob coming"' Sir Donald
said hoarsely. Now for it,
1--WE must save Ruth at all events!'
"Certainly." said Faversham coldly.
i"But must plan quickly. All. here
comes my faithful Achmet!'
The servant spoke rapidly in the
vcrnacular, and Sir Donald answered
in the same tongue. Then he turned
to John.
Bring Miss Gallon here quickly" he
commanded. Don't alarm her need
iessly."
Ruth responded to the summons
without tremor. and when few
hurried words had Informed her Of
what was afoot she turned to the Eng
lishman and said simply. Whit shall
we dog
~ am going to put you In charge Of
my old servant Achmet." he told her.
II trust him. and he will see you safe.
Dorr and shall have to go separate
way
By this time the mob had filled the
street without and was yelling for
vengeance on the sacrilegious white
men. punctuating its demands with an
occasional stone against the wall
Achmct bowed low before Ruth and
with a gesture indicated that she was
10 follow him. She hcsttated.
Sir Donald CURLY said. Hurry
She impulsively turned to John. ana
he saw her eyes filed with anxiety for
him. That satisfied his wounded heart.
and he urged her on. q
When she had disappeared in the
wake Of the Fastening servant Sir DOE
aid glanced at Dorr. and then said
abruptly. "Come ahead: Wen try a
back way out"
I'VE shan't interfere with Ruth's
getting away, shall WEI" John re-
sponded.
There was a >elimmer Of admiration
in Faversham's eyes rs he shook his
head.
NO. Achmet will take her his own
way. We go an entirely different one
If we escape the mob
He had hardly spoken when the out
er gate swung inward and there was
4 wild crush Of struggling bodies be-
tween the high pillars. 4 stone struck
the floor between the two Europeans.
Come With me-" said Faversliam
and drew Dorr around corner anc(
then inside small entry. Another
entry giving Off this offered escape
and they darted down it. An instant
later they were in an empty courtyard.
II know where am now" Faver
sham said coolly and opened a gate in
the. opposite wall which led into Il gar
den. Five minutes later the two men
were strolung along quiet lane out
|of sight and sound OF the mob.
''They will destroy all orr things"
Dorr suggested.
"No. TIE hotelkeepcr and the po-
lice WIN see to it that they don't. All
they wantel was you and me. Fail.
ing to catch us. they will dispersc."
.But wt;.re shall we. find Ruth?".
John welk on eagerly. y
"Achmet viii take her to a camp. Of
beggars outside the city," he an
swered.
"But how? She won't be safe with
only !: native"
Safer than with a regiment of SOL
diers," was the response. II know
where the place IS. Let's go to IT.
guarantee That we shall find Miss Gal.
Ion safe and, sound. know Achmct
Of old. He is specially trustworthy
because he is.a Mohammedan and he
doesn't respect idols any more than
you and l do"
They finally reached the camp up
the bank Of the river and Achmet sa-
laamed before them.
where Is tie maiden:'' demanded
Faversham
The servant rose and took the cover
ing of large basket. Ruth smiled up
Mt them.
II heard your. voices" she said.
laughing. "AcMnet thought ! ought to
get out right Away. but wanted to
surprise you"
"And that is the way you got out Of
the hotel:" demanded John
Yes. Achmen tucked me into this
basket and carried me right through
all those TERRIBLE people
what is to be done now:" John de-
manded presently.
"l'll have Achmet get our belong.
ings." said FaNfrsham. This gang
here IS his he shys. We can't do bet.
ter than sticl, with them for awhile.
! believe they are going UP into tue
hills anyway. So much the better for
us. Rhala is no SPOT for you ard me
just now"
But the idol ana the plans!' protest.
ed John. I'VE klDw where it is today.
Tomorrow 1t may be hundred miles
away or hidden nast our ever finding
it!''
"That Is true" said Sir Donald. but
the safety Of Miss Gallon is paramount.
| will do what can. Possibly I'll be
able to do more tlran you think"
With this Dorr had to he content. but
later when he ana Ruth were alone
he brought the subject up again.
To his abatement. Ruth seemed lit
tie interested and her manner was an
odd mixture of reserve and tlnlidity.
II ewo ;.,