The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-16
By John Reed Scott

Copyright. 1914. by
John Reed Scott

ton" the Duke inquired. prefer 10
70 with Mr.. 10 Verdenois as your
escort. rather than with your pros
pecuve husband7"
Il most undoubtedly would"
Justine replied bluntly.
Very we'll Then let us pro
coed. Marquis. your arm. Mrs
Leighton. Miss BrinsmAde. your
most obedlenti"
And with him in tho lead and US
following Ne returned TO the pyra
mid.
At the top Of the pyramid paced
the usual guard. who looked at III
curiously as we assembled and drew
aside for tho Duke.
Darkness comes with startling
suddenness In the tropics. Already
the shadows were upon us: in a few
minutes II would be dark-until the
moon. which was. as ! remember
about at it's full. came to its own
above tho hazy Wilderness.
Il assume. my dears." said the
Duke TO Mrs Leighton and Miss
Brinsmade. that you will prefer e
20 At once TO your quarters. and
TO have your evening meal served
quietly there-am ! right"
Your Hlghness IL exceedlngly
thoughtful" Rosallnd replied coldly
To that end. have directed that
for tonight you all be provided with
rooms in the palace set apart for
our guests. II happens also 10 be
near the chapel--which may not be-
amias, under the circumstances
Beauchamp. Will you do me and
yourself tho honor OF CONDUCTING
our guests to their quarters. Until
tomorrow. my dearsl"
With a smile at the women. and
formal bow to De verdenois and
me. he ambled away.
At the guest palace Beauchamr
bowed himself away. leaving us IN
charge OF some functionary I'm white
and blue. with staff OF office
who. with much dignity. conducted
us into our quarters--two very
large bed rooms. with sitting
room between. on the west side OF
the building.
Two maids were in attendance
on RosalinG and Justine: two
Wallets on De Verdenols and me.
In about half an hour. we all
met in the living room. instantly
supper was announced. De Yer.
denois and ate heartily; and the
women were game. making a brave
show Mt eating, and succeeding
fairly well. thought
What time is Il. Dick" asked
Justine. as We went back to our
quarters.
"Half-after.eight," said I. looking
at my watch.
II wonder what they are doing
on the Buccaneer?" said RosalInd
under her breath.
What she really meant was
where is Fred7"
Then she looked at me. with a
sad little smile. and murmured:
1T will not profit us 10 think
OF Fred now-we've got to get out
OF this place and this island, be-
fore the day breaks"
Good girl" exclaimed. II tell
you. you're a wonder--a perfect
wonder. Rosallnd,"
You're not very original, Dickl"
she smiled. and looked at me
tantalizlngly.
SO tantalizingly. indeed. that in
another second | should have for.
gotten Rawdon. and myself. and
taken her In my arms-to my en-
during regret, and her infinite
scorn-had not knock on the door
brought me back TO the eternal fit.
ness OF things.
Being nearest the door, arose
and opened IL.
May Elizabeth and come in
for short while?" said Lady
Edith.
You may. indeed" Rosalind ex-
claimed. Mr. De Verdenois, let me
present you TO the Lady Edith and
the Lady Elizabeth"
De Verdenois bowed over their
fingers. ms only Frenchmsn knows
how and can.
I'VE understand. Mr.. De Verde
nois. that you held the guards at
bay until you were taken in the
rear" said Lady Edith. Such
prodigies OF valor are new TO OBJ
livion, assure you"
''Ho is marvel with the sword"
Rosalind declared.