Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-04-15
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sublime.
y could more readily associate you.
myself or young Mr.. Rheinholdt here
with the AFFAIR." he declared,
Hts words carried weight. The little
breath Of suspicion against the pro
fessor's servant faded away. u q mo.
ment or two the butler returned.
1T appears. madam" he announced.
that Mr.. Craig left when there was
only n person in the kitchen. He
said goodnight and closed the door be.
hind him. It la Impossible to say.
therefore; BY which exit he left the
house, but personally ! am convinced
that, knowing Of the reception here to.
night. he would not think of using the
conservatory:Ys \
Most unlikely, l should say" the
professor mAEmured. "Craig is q very
shy man. lHe Is at all times at your
disposal. AMr. Quest, II you should
desire to question him"
Quest nodded absently.
"My assistant and l." he announced,
would be glad to make a further ex-
animation Of the conservatory. If you
will kindly leave us alone"
They obeyed without demur. Quest
took a seat and smoked calmly, with
his eyes fixed upon the roof. Lenora
went back to her examination of the
overturned plants, the mold and the
whole ground within the immediate
environs Of the assault. She abandoned
the search at last, however, and, came
back to Guests side. He threw away
his cigar and rose.
Nothing there?" he asked laconic-
ally.
\ mot 2 thing" Lenora admitted.
Quest led the way toward the door.
! "Lenora," he decided, I'VE 80 up
against something big. There's q new
hand at work somewhere"
"No theories yet, Mr.. Quest?" she
asked, smiling.
mot the ghost Of one" he admitted
gloomily. IS
Along the rain-swept causeway Of
Mayton avenue, keeping close to the
shelter Of the house, his macintosh
turned up to his ears, his hands buried
In his pockets, q man walked swiftly
along. At every block he hesitated
and looked around him. His manner
WAS cautious, almost furtive. Once
the glare Of an electric light fell upon
his face, a face pallid with fear. al
most hopeless with despair. He
walked quickly, yet he seemed to have
no idea as to direction. Suddenly he
paused. He was passing q great build.
ing, brilliantly lit. For a moment he
thought that It. was some place Of en-.
tertainment.s The thought Of entering
seemed to: occur to him. Then he felt
p firm touch upon his arm. q man in
uniform spoke to him.
s1Step inside, brother" he invited
earnestly, almost eagerly, notwith.
standing his monotonous nasal twang.
irStep inside and. find peace. Step in.
side and the Lord will help you. Throw
your burdensaway on the threshold.
1T'hhles mans first impulse at being ad.
dressed had,seemeds to be one Of terror.
Then he recognized the uniform and
hesitated. The man took him by the
arm and led him in. There were the
best part Ola hundred people taking
their places after the singing Of the
hymn. A girl was standing up before
them on a. platform. She was com.
mencing to speak; but suddenly broke
off. She held out her arms, to where
the professors confidential servant |
stood hesitating. a}
rCome and tell us your sins,' she
called out. Come and have them for.
givens Come and start a new life in
q new world. There is no one here
who thinks Of tie past. Come and seek
forgiveness" & y
For q moment the wait from the
tain.sweptfW world thesitated. The light
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