Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-05-25


lice Offices" He saluted them gravely
and returned at once to the coN,idor.
The chauffeur was examining the
car when they came up. No one was
near. There was no one to tell how II
came to be there nor whittier Its I'M
known driver had gone. 1t stood close
to the curb, and the engine was throb-
bing. proof in itself that some one had
but recently deserted his post as guar
dian.
"The obliging man hunters" sug-
gested Robin in reply to a low voiced
question.
"Or your guardian angel, the great
Iourou," she said, frowning slightly.
cry the way, Mr.. Schmidt, do you ex-
pect to be under surveillance during
your stay at Interlaken?"
There was irony in her voice. mot
II can help it," he said. And you,
Miss Guile? Is it possible that two OF
the best detectives in Paris are to
continue treading on your heels all
the time you are in Europe?"
They were in the car now and pro-
ceeding at snail's pace toward the
Arc de Triomphe. Her eyes narrowed.
IT shall put a stop to this ridiculous
espionage at once, Mr.. Schmidt. These
men shall be sent kiting-l mean
about their business before this day
is over. do not intend to be spied
upon an instant longer"
"Still they may have been instru-
ments of Providence today" he re-
mind her. without them we might
now be languishing in jail and our
spotless names posted for speeding In
the Place de rOpera. Bedelia Guile
and Rex Schmidt, malefactors-what
would your father say to that?"
She smiled-a ravishing smile 1t
was. His heart gave stupendous
lump. HE would say that 1t served
me right" said she and then. But
what difference can 1t possibly make
to you, Mr.. Schmidt, If the detectives
continue to watch over me?"
None" said he promptly. II sup
pose they are used to almost anything
In the way of human nature. so If they
don't mind, I'm sure sha'nt.
haven't the slightest objection to be-
ing watched by detectives, II we can
only keep other people from seeing
u.s."
Don't be silly" she cried. "And lei
me remind you while think of it. You
are not to call me Bedelia."
"Bedelia," he said deliberately.
She sighed. 81 am afraid have
been mistaken In you," she said. He
recalled Gourous advice. Had he fail
ed In the test? But don't do 1t again
NOW that think of It," he said SO
berly, you are not to call me Mr.
Schmidt. Please bear that in mind
Bedelia."
THANK you. I don't like the name
I'll call you
Just then the footman turned on thu
seat and excitedly pointed to cal
that had swung into the boulevard
from side street.
1.-THE man huntersl" exclaimed Ro
bin. "By jove, we didn't lose then
after ALL"
ITO the Ritz, Pierre" she cried ou
sharply. Once more she seemed per
turbed and anxious.
Her nervousness increased as theI
sped down the Champs Elysees ant
across the Place de la Concorde. HI
thought that he understood the cause
and presently sought to relieve hei
anxiety by suggesting that she sci
him down somewhere along the Rue
de Rivoli. She flushed painfully.
"Thank you, Mr.. Schmidt. I-art
you sure you will not mind?"
"May ask what 1t is that you are
afraid Of, Miss Cutler" he inquired
seriously.
She was lowering her veil. ri an
not afraid, Mr.. Schmidt" she said
"I am a very, very guilty person
that's all. I've done something
ought not to have done. and Tm-Pn
ashamed. You don't consider me
bold, silly
Good Lord, mol" he cried fer
vently.
"Than why do you call me Bede
liar" she asked. shaking her head.
'1f you feel that way about 1t l.
humbly implore you to overlook my
freshness" he cried In despair.
"Will you get out here, Mr.
Schmidt" She pressed button, and
the car swung alongside the curb.
"When am l to see you again?" he
asked, holding out his hand. She
gave 1t firm. friendly grip and said:
81 am going to Switzerland the day
after tomorrow. Goodby."
ITO be Continued)