Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-03

How do you suggest we shall wind
It all up?" she asked. after the trio
had exchanged their stories.
1T seems to me that the sooner
Casper Carson appears on the stage as
Wallace, the banker, the better" said
Mona, rising from her chair. I'll in
form our Hindoo friend that wallace
is coming up at once for private
6eance."
She was back a few moments later
with the beaming announcement that
Hadj Rulu suspected nothing. and
would receive Mr.. Wallace at any
time.
And what do you thinkT" she gasped.
He thinks Rodney Grant Is really his
servant, and has arranged with him
just what to do in order to trap the
distinguished visitor without delay!
You are wonder!" conceded Car
son admiringly. The two made their
Mona pressed the bell. Hadj Rulu HIM
self admitted them, and lnotioned them
gravely to chairs.
M, young ward has told me so many
said carson taking UP his role, chat
I have let myself be persuaded to
come and see for myself. ! should tell
you in advance, however. that I have
occult sciences. II YOU can convince
me. will take of my hat to yo1m
The Hindool bowed. Mr.. Wallace
shall be convinced" he promised. The
incense re-lighted. Hadj Rulu stepped
back to the teakwood table and bowed
his head for moment in dee~ thought.
Then he sank into huge arm chair,
ments no one spoke. and then came
the Hindoos voice slowly:
Il see strange things, Mr.. Wallace
things which the world knows nothing
OF. I see you in your true character
I see you plundering and victimizing a
young and helpless girl. left in your
care. I see you Wrestling a large for
tune from her. which was entrusted to
dollars It is" he announced mention
ing the amount OF rhe fictitious estate,
which Mona had told him.
Carson sprang to his feet with
white face. Are you man or devil?"
he demanded.
at is true!" said Hadj Rulu, accus-
ingly. The spirit sigh. does not lie,
cannot lie. You are a wretch, deserv-
ing of no mercy" He clapped his hands,
and Grant stepped forth from the in
ner room-a silent, accusing witness.
Have pity, said Carson quavering-
ingly.- 81 swear I shall make repara-
tion for what l have done! I swear
that my ward shall not suffer in any
way!
How shall you make this repara-
tion?" asked Hadj Rulu. opening his
eyes suddenly.
That is simple. will go at once
represent her property, and I will turn
them over to her-in your presence.
IL you wish"
'FIow long will It take7''
''Oh a mere matter OF few moments
The papers are in my private box at
my bank. I can take a taxi-cab. But
you will promise, both of you, that IL
I do this, you will make no exposure?"
Rulu nodded slightly.
I'VE promise" she agreed, apparently
unnerved at her guardian sudden un-
masking and confession
Carson staggered from the room, and
Mona and Rodney Grant were left alone
with -he Hindoo. Hadj Rulu turned
20 tho newspaper man. and ordered
an instant, Grant hesitated. and then
remembering his supposed character
he bowed deeply. and obeyed. When
he vanished, Mona turned to Hadi
Rulu impulsively.
How can ever thank you?" she
began. looking at him admiringly
you are the most marvellous man I
ever knew"
1T is nothing" protested Hadi Fculu.
Perhaps motto you. But ii means
everything to me. I know what / can
DO 10 show my appreciation of you.
VIII you accept the management OF
my estate? OF course I cannot go on
longer with Mr.. wallace after what
has happened"
Hadj Rulu walked back and forth
over the floor, as though debating the
question.
II hardly know what to say. In the
first place. I very much fear that you
may be disappointed. my young friend
Your guardian may find IT impossible
to restore what is rightfully yours and
l fear that in spite of all I do. YOU
may suffer financially"
do you really think eo?" asked
Mona in dismay.
'Ill tell you what might do, II It
would help you. When your guardian
returns with your papers. I will buy
wish 1t. I will give you ten thousand
dollars. OF course, my interest may
not be worth so much but I am will
Ing to do 1t II 1t will be OF any benefit
to you, my little nigh pr.estess?"
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