The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-04-20

father engaged the services OF these
men almost simultaneously with the
date OF our sailing from New York. II
may interest you to know that they
followed you TO St. Cloud in high
power car and no doubt are watching
you as you read this message from
your faithful friend. who likewise Is
not far away"
Il should have anticipated this. Mr..
Schmidt" she said ruefully. 1T Ia
just the sort OF thing my father would
do"
"You seem 20 take II calmly
enough"
Il am quite used TO H. would he
worth n great deal to any enterpris-
ing person who made II his business
10 steal me. There is no limit to the
ransom he could demand"
you alarm me-" he declared. No
doubt these worthy guardians look
upon me as a kidnaper am in.
clined TO SILVER"
"'All's well that ends WE'LL quoth
she. pulling on her gloves. 81 shall
restore you safely 20 the bosom OF the
Ritz. and that win be the end OF It."
~ almost wish that some one would
kidnRp you. Miss Guile. II would af-
ford me the greatest pleasure in the
world 10 snatch you from their
clutches. Your father would be saved
paying the ransom. but | should have
TO be adequately rewarded. fancy,
however. that he wouldn't mind pay
ing tho reward | should hold out for. ="
IL am quite sure he would give you
anything you were TO ask for. Mr..
Schmidt" said she gally. "You would
be reasonable. OF course"
81 might ask for the most precious
Of his possessions" said he. leaning
forward 10 look directly into eyes
that wavered and refused 10 meet his.
"Curiosity almost makes me wish
that | might be kidnapped. should
then and out what you consider 20 be
his most precious possession she
said. and her voice was perilously
low.
81 think | could tell you In adj
vance" said he. his eyes shining.
81 prefer 10 find II out In my own
way. Mr.. schmidt she stammored
hurriedly. Ilor confusion was i'm
mensely gratifying to him. There is
no telling what might have happened
to the Prince OF Graustark az thar
moment II an obsequious attendant
had not interviewed with the earthly
information that the car was wait
lng.
The car shot across the bridge and
was speeding on It's way toward tho
Bois when Robin ventured a glance
behind. Through the little window
In the back Of the car he saw big
swift moving automobile not more
than a quarter OF a mile In the rear.
"Would you Ike 20 verify the re-
port OF my friend Gourou?' he asked.
his voice quick with exhilaration.
She knelt with one knee upon the
seat and pecred back along the road.
''There they aro!" she cried She
threw tho veil back over her hat az
she resumed her seat in the corner
Her eyes were fairly dancing with
excitement The warm red lips were
parted and she was breathing quick
ly Suddenly she laid her hand over
her heart as II 10 check rs lively
humping. isn't II splendid? We
are being pursued actually chased
by the manhunters Of Parisl Oh.
was never so happy in my life. Isn't
II great7"
at Is glorious." he cried exult-
antly. "Shall / tell the chauffeur to
hit II up a bit? Let's make II real
chase7"
ayes. dol Wen see II we can give
them the slip; isn't that what you
call IT,"
Robin gave hurried directions
through the speaking tube TO the at
tentlve footman.
Miss Guile then took command OF
the flight She called out the instruc.
lions 20 the driver. and her knowledge
Of the intricate routes through the
park stood them well IN hand II was
soon quite clear 10 the pursued that
the car containing their followers had
been successfully cluded For some
time there had been a worried look In
the princes eyes. Once he undertook
to remonstrnte with hiH fair oompan.
ion.
my dear Miss Guile. wen land In
Jail II we keep up this hair raising
speed. There wouldn't be any fun in
that. you know
Pooh I'm not afraid Of the police
They-why. what's the matter7 Oh,
goodness"
The car had come 10 somewhat
abrupt stop Two policemen. dis
mounted from their bicycles. formed
an insurmountable obstruction. They
were almost in the shade Of the Trooa'
dero.
do not be alarmed" whispered Rob
In 10 tho fast paling girl. into whose
eyes the most abiect misery had leap
cd AT the sight Of the two officers.
The polite officers came up to the
window with their little notebooks.
Il regret. m'sieur. that We shall b