Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-07-15
TWELFTH INSTALLMENT.
CHAPTER XIV,
MEATH IRON WHEELS.

MEATH IHON WHEELS.
Aide by side they leaned over the
raiI u the steamer and gaxed shore
wards At the slowly unfolding scene
hsfore them. For some time they had
nm preserved m almost ecstatic 81.
lenoe.
Say. but It's good to see home
again!" Laura sighed at last
I'm with you" Guest agreed EN-.
pAaticaily. TITS the wrong side OF
No continent. perhaps. but I'm aching
- set my foot on American soil again"
This the wrong side OF the com
tfnent! I should say mott" Laura ex.
elaimed, pointing TO where In the dis.
tance the buildings OF the exposition
aieaned almost snow white In the daz.
sllnG sunshine, why, | have never
ssen anything 30 beautiful In my life.' z
Il guess there's one OF us here
ousst observed. "who liz none too
paeased to see America again."
I1snora shivered little. They were
IN sTAvA
Quest moved slowly down the deck
tswards Craig's side, and touched him
- the arm.
Give me your left wrist, Craig he
said quietly.
The man skunk away. There was a
ssdden look Of horror In his white
faSs. He started back. but Quest was
No quick for him. In moment there
waa the click OF q handcuff. the mate
- which was concealed under the
eSfminologist's cuff.
They stepped along the deck to-
wards the rest Of the party, Lenora
handed her glasses to Quest.
30 look. Mr.. Quest" she begged.
-Thsre ID Inspector French standing
u Ahs mont row on the dock, with two
snsrnous punches OF nowers--carna.
slans for me. expect, and poinsettias
~ Laura. They're the larger bunch"
Qusst took the glasses and nodded
slowly the great steamer drifted
nsarer and nearer to the docks, hats
wsre waved from the little lire OF
spectators. ropes were drawn taut.
To- inspector was standing at the
bsttom OF the Eangway as they all
DAased down. He shook hands with
everyone vigorously, Then he pre-
ssntsd Lenora with her carnations and
Laura with the poinsettias. Lenora
was enthusiastic Even Laura muir
narcd few words OF thanks.
Some flowers. those poinsettias. .
ths Inspector agreed.
Guest grippsd him by the arm.
Trench" he said. Il tell you shall
mako your hair curl when you hear all
tAat we've been through DO you feel
Aka having me start in right away.
IN our way to the cArsr"
French withdrew his arm.
Nothing doing" he replied, Il
want to talk to Miss Laura You can
STOW that criminal stun TIN wait all
right You've got the fellow---that's
what mattcrs!"
Quest exchanged an amused glance
with Lenora, The inspector and Laura
fsli little behind. The former took
~ his hat for moment and famed
Aiuaself
say, Miss Laura" he began. "rm
3 plain man. and a poor hand at
speeches i've been saying few nice
things over 70 myself on the dock here
NJ The last hour. but everything's
eoae right out OF my head. Look
Aere. Il sums up like this. How do
- feel about quitting this bunch
SagAe away and coming with me Ia
IgsI York
what do I want TO 60 to Now
Yerk for" LAURA demanded
On. come On. Miss Laura. you know
vAat mean" French replied. Wen
- on and get married here and then
tAks this man Craig to New York
Once got him safely In the Tomhs and
vsn 50 on on . honeymoon anywhere
- say."
Laura was on the point OF laughing
q him Then the unwonted serious
nsss 81 his expression appealed sud
1eaIy 10 her sympathy. She patted
I'm kindly on the shoulder
You're . good sort. inspector. bu,
ysa'vs picked the wrong girl. I've run
along on my own hook ever since ]
was born. | guess. and can't switch
~ ideas over to this married stun
You better get = move on and get
CsAg bssk = New York ssfNcs he