The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1917-10-26

hangar narrowly yet he could not
detect the slightest symptom Of emo.
tion.
Explain" said the Rangar. "Who
can explain foolishness? II means
that another fat general has made an
other fat mistaken
"Ah" said King. "You are positive
she has started for the North?"
"Sahib, when she speaks it is best to
! believe! She told me she will go.
/ Therefore / am ready to lead King
sahib up the Khyber to herr
There's n train leaves for the
North tonight" said King.
The Hangar nodded.
You'll want pass up the line.
How many servants? Three-four-
how many|
"One," said the Rangar, and King
was instantly suspicious of the mod
eSty OF that allowance: however he
wrote out pass for Rewa Gunga and
one servant and gave it TO him.
he there on time and see about
your own reservation" he said. "TH
attend to lsmaiiS pass myself"
lie folded the list of names that the
hangar had marked and wrote some
thing on the back. Then he begged
an envelope, and Rewa Gunga had one
brought 10 him. He sealed the list in
the envelope, addressed 1t and beck
oned lsmail again.
'"Iula tbia
ordered. go first to the telegraph of
nee, where you were before, the babu
there will tell you where Saunders
Sahib may be found. Deliver the letter
to him. Then come and find me at the
Star of India hotel and help me to
bathe and change my clothes"
ITO hear is to obey !" doomed Ismail,
bowing; but his last glance was for
Rewa Gunga, and he did not turn to go
until he had met the Rangar's eyes.
When Ismail had gone striding down
the room King looked into the Rangars
eyes with that engaging frankness Of
his that dlsarms so many people.
Then you'll be on the train to-
night?" he asked.
ITO hear is to obey! With pleas
ere, sahib"
Then good-by until this evening"
King bowed very civilly and walked |
out, rather unsteadily because his |
head ached. Probably nobody else, ex-
rept the Rangar. could have guessed |
what an ordeal he had passed through |
Or how near he had been to losing self
In the street he found a gharry after
while and drove to his hotel. And
before Ismail came he took stroll
through bazaar, where he made a
Few strange purchases. In the hotel
obby he invested in a leather bag
with good lock, in which to put them.
Later on 1smail came and proved him
self an efficient bodyservant.
That evening Ismail carried the
Gather bag and found his place on the
rain, and that was not so difficult. be-
'ause the trains running North were
hearty empty, although the platforms
we're all crowded. AS he stood at the
door with Ismail near him,
nan named Saunders slipped through
he crowd and sought him out.
Arrested 'em all !" he grinned.
King did not answer He was watch
ng Rewa Gunga, followed by a sery-
mt hurrying TO reserved compart-
nent at the front end of the train. The
Hangar waved to him and he waved
back.
Ihe engine gave preliminary shrek
ma the giant Ismall nudged Kings
elbow in impatient warning. There
vas no more sign of Rewa Gunga. who
nad evidently settled down in his com.
partment for the night.
Get my bag out again!" King or.
iered' and Ismail stared.
Get out my bag, I saidr
ITO hear is TO obeyr" IsmaII prum.
pied, reaching with his long arm
through the window.
The engine shrieked again. Soma.
body whistled, and the train begon
to move. e""
you've missed itw said Saundsrs
amused at Ismail's frantic disapnoint'
ment.