University Missourian., 1915-07-13

oh, yes-Im wild with pleasure.
heally-that is sweet of you. | an
SO sorry we. must part. The moon
ilght' the palms, the distant music
all SO romantic. But-we shall NEE
again."
Il don't know
Don't know? How unkind-wher
IL all depends on you. You will looh
me up in New York, won't YOU? New
fork Is not SO romantic-but | shall
try to make it up to you. | shall sins
for you. Just Little"
She stood up, and held out a slim,
white hand.
"Good-by, Mr. Minot." Still she
laughed. 1T has been so good to
know you"
"Er-good-by." said Minot. He took
the hand. He heard her humming be
meath her breath-humming Just a
Little. 1--WE enjoyed your singing i'm
mensely."
She laughed outright nova sill
very joyous laugh. And, refusing the
baffled Minot's offer to take her hack
to the hotel. she fled away from him
down the dark path.
He fell back into his chair and
lighted another cigar Exit the Gaiety
lady. laughing merrily What was the
meaning of that? What new complica-
ton must he meet and solve?
For his answer. he had only to re-
turn to the hotel. On the steps he
was met by Lord Harrowbys man.
agitated. putting.
Been looking all about for you.
SIR he announced. "Is lordship
wishes to see you at once-most him
portant"
More trouble, Minot," was Lord
Harrowby's gloomy greeting. sit
down, old chap. Just had a very nasty
Sorry to hear it,"
Little brown monkey of a man
Manuel Gonzale, proprietor of the San
Marco Mail. l say, old boy, there's
a syllable missing in the name of that
paper. Do you get me?"
You mean it should be the San
Marco Blackmail? Pretty good, Har-
rowby. pretty good" And Minot ad-
1ed to himself for you"
That's exactly what l do mean.
Gabrielle has sold out her bunch of
letters to Mr.. Gonzale. And it ap-
pears from the chaps sly hints that
lnless | pay him ten thousand dollars
before midnight, the best of those let
ers will be in tomorrow's Mail"
Hes got his nerve-working a
game like that" said MinOt
"Nerve-not at ALL" replied Har-
'owby. Hes as safe as a child in |
is own nursery. He knows as well |
is anybody that the last thing I'd do |
would be to appeal to the police Too
much publicity down that road. Well?"
His price is q bit cheaper than |
Yes, but not cheap enough. I'm
'roke. old boy. The governor and ] /
re on very poor terms. Shouldn't
hink of appealing to him.
1--WE might pawn Chain Lightning's
'ollar," Minot suggested.
Never, There must be some wav
only three days before the wedding.
We mustn't lose on the stretch, old
oy."
A pause. MinOt sat glumly.
Have you no SUGGESTION" Harrow
y asked anxiously
81 have not" said Minot, rising
But | perceive clearly that it now
evolves on little Dicky MinOt to up
nd don his fighting armOr once
lore'
Really. old boy, I'm sorry" said
I'm hoping things may
uiet down a bit after time"
$50 am l." replied Minot with feel
lg. IF they don't | can see nervous
and a hospital cot ahead
,r me- You stay here and study the
arriage service-I'm going out on !
lie broad highway again" I
He went down into the lobby and
re Jack Paddock away from the side {
one of the Omaha beauties. Mr..
addock was resplendent in evening
othes, and thoughtful, for on the
OrrOw Mrs. Bruce was to give an i'm
,rtant luncheon.
Jack" Minot said I'm going to
,nfide in you. I'm going to tell you
by am in San Marco"
In,