The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-03-10

my feet once more, and In command of
the affair, my natural GOODNESS reasserted
itself; l felt a~eonfdence that we were
destined to succeed. 1 could only re-
joice al the sequence of events which
had conspired to compel her to remain
with me.
you are frightened now, Made
moiselle," l whispered, Gust as
began to enjoy myself"
II ana little-yes," she admitted,
glaneing up into my eyes, as though
endeayoring to interpret my meaning.
q gu have made me fear that Captain
Brandt Is here before US"
if he is l feel perfectly confident Of
handling the situation. We have won
so far against the man, and / do not
believe the god of luck has deserted us"
/ spoke lightly, but the expression
of her lace did not change.
1t Is the police l am afraid of"
And it Is my faith that Brandt will
hesitate to make use of those allies.
He would prefer that we be sought, and
not found, just at present. l did sug-
gest that he might suspect our plan
of escape, and come here to intercept
us, but / do not, IN the least, believe
that true. He would not deem such
an attempt possible. He does not
understand the nature of my machine,
its readiness for service, or the ease with
which it can be launched. The ordinary
monoplane requires a crew OF men,
and hours of preparation. l suspect
he may be here ahead of us, and with
assistance, but they will not be the pol
ice. He will take this opportunity,
believing / am fleeing from arrest, to
break into the hangar, and lnvestl-
gate my discoveries. Our appearance
will be a surprise"
She did not answer, but her eyes
were upon my face questioningly,
and | went on explaining.
81 His confidence of safetysis what
y count on to bring us success. This
Is really the very last place where he
would expect me to appear. He knows
by this time of the death of Franzen,
and your disappearance with me. he
will take it for granted that l killed
the man, and have forgotten every
thing else IN an eagerness to escape
arrest. He will come here unprepared
Tor serious resistance, expecting to
meet De Vigne alone. One of the
Pinkerton guard, at least, Is In his pay
and he would not expect my man to
put up much of fight single-handed.
1t Is our audacity which gives US q
chance to win out"
But what can do"
Nothing, except to remain quiet
and out of danger. You have a pistolT
No certainly not"
I thought you threatened Franzen-
You will stay where 1 tell you? You
will wait for me-?
She looked directly into my eyes.
IL do not see what else 1 can
do, she said soberly. But-but,
Monsieur, am doing right?''
tYou are simply trusting me, show
ing faith in me; think that is right J"
But 1t is all so strange, so unusual;
feel as though was In a dream, and
must awaken. l cannot even think
clearly. and decide for myself"
"Then let me decide for you" and
I clasped the hand pressing my sleeve.
Listen. Mademoiselle. You are IN
, -volved In all this so tightly that you
cannot possibly escape the coils IN
any other Way-ean your Even ID
Brandt does not name you as an &C
, complete of mine, that detective reeog-
nized you at the door, and later you
gave your business card to the patrol
man. They viii search every place
! where you are known to go; vii
interview your friends. In all thi:
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