Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-05-06

mot yet, professor. ! am sorry to
| say" Quest replied. Come In and shut
| tho door,
There is 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
| little hesitatingly into the room. Her
| hair was plainly brushed back. and
she wore the severe dress OF the Sal
walton Army. T.
Want to see me, young LADY,"
Quest asked.
She held out book
MY name IL Miss Quigg," she said.
Il want to ask you for a subscrip-
ton to our funds"
Quest frowned little.
very well. Miss Quigg. you shall
have donation. am busy today, but
call at the same hour tomorrow and
my~secretary shall have check ready
for you"
The girl smiled her gratitude.
The professor laid his hand upon
her arm as abe passed.
Young lady," he observed. you
seem very much In earnest about your
work"
1T 10 only the people In earnest.
SIR" she answered, who can do any
good In the world. My work In worth
being In earnest about"
"You compel my admiration. My
most respectful admiration. May I.
too. be permitted"
He drew out pocketbook and
passed over toward her little wad Of
notes.
TT 10 so kind OF you." she muir
INJURED. we never have any hesita-
ton In accepting money. May | know
your name?"
1T IL not necessary" the professor
answered You can enter me-" he
added. M he held open the door for
her, "as friend--or would you prefer
a pseudonym?"
"A pseudonym. II you please" she
begged I'VE have 80 many who send
US sums OF money M friends, Anything
win do"
The professor glanced around the
room.
what pscudonym shall | adoptf"
he ruminated. "Shall / say that an oak
sideboard gives you I've hundred dol.
lars Or Chippendale sofaf Or"
he added. his eyes resting for a mo-
ment upon the little box. n black
boxf"
The two girls from the other side OF
the table started. Even Guest swung
suddenly around. The professor. as
though pleased with his fancy. nodded
M his fingers played with the lid.
Eyes. that will do very nicely" he
decided. Put me down-'Black Box
ave hundred dollars" =
The girl took out her book and be-
gan to write The professor, with q
, little farewell bow. crossed the room
toward Quest Lenora moved toward
the door.
Let me see you out" she said to
the girl pleasantly.
Lenora opened the door Both girls
started. Only few feet away Craig
was standing. his head little thrust
forward. For moment the quiet self.
respect OF his manner seemed to have
deserted him. He seemed at loss for
words.
"What do you wantf" Lenora de.
manded.
II was waiting for my master"
Craig explained.
"Why not downstairs?' Lenora
asked suspiciously. You did not come
up with him"
II am driving the professor In his
automobile" Craig explained, 1T oc.
CURED to me that IL he were going to
be long here should have time to SO
and order another tire. II Is of no
| consequence, though, will 60 down
and wait In the car"
Lenora stood at the top OF the stairs
and watched him disappear, Then she
went thoughtfuliy back to her work
The professor and Quest were talking
ut the farther end OF the room.
Il was In hopes, In great hopes" the
1 professor admitted. that you might
have heard something. promised to
call at Mrs. Rheinholdt's this after.
noon"
Quest shook his head
There Ia nothing 10 report at pres
ent. Mr., Ashleigh." he announced.
Dear me-" the professor murmured.
this Ia very disappointing, Ii there
no clue. Mr. Quest clue at all?.
| "Not ghost OF one" Guest acknowl.
edged. u am as far on solving the
mystery OF the disappearance OF your
skeleton and Mrs, Rheinholdt's neck
lace as have ever been"
/ The professor took a courteous leave
of them all and departed. Lenors
crossed the room to whore Quest was
seated.
"Mr. Quest" she asked. do you be-
iieve In inspiration!"
Il attribute large amount OF my
success" Quest replied. ito my pro
found belief In II"
Then let me tell you." Lenora con
tinued. that have one. and Q very
strong one. DO you know that wheu
went TO the door . few minutes Age