Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-24

had been aroused. and came running
quickly TO the living-room. where they
found Doris standing with the still
smoking revolver in her hand.
a Warming.
What was it?" they asked breath
cssly.
Doris passed her hand across her
head dazcdly. My father warned me
in a dream. awoke, heard noise.
fired. but it was gone"
Martha took her into her arms
"Overwrought feelings. my dear" she
But Doris shook her head. and quick
~ turned TO the telephone. calling
number
Late though 1t was. down in the
chiefs Office. ramsay and he were still
comforting. when the telephone rang.
end tie chief handed the instrument 10
Ramsay.
"oh. Jack" he heard. my father has
just come 10 me. saw him." Doris
raced on. telling of the figure and the
shot.
Ramsay listened patiently. but his
reassurancc did not satisfy Doris. The
conversation ended by her being great
~ offended. She knew what She had
seen. Ramsay smiled quietly as she
said good night rather pctulantly.
Il tell you | did It," she cried to
Martha and Verda, Vcrda turned
away. hiding n smile Of triumph at the
success SO far Of the Hidden Hands
plot.
1t was the following morning. while
Martha was cleaning away the break
fast dishes that light tap sounded
on the door.
Land sakes," she exclaimed as she
opened it, for there stood tall. stately
woman in almost Oriental dress and
giant Hindu.
us Miss whitney. in:" inquired
Rahnee.
Before Martha could reply Doris her
self appeared, and Rahnee advanced to
her. her dark eyes wary. as she said,
Il am the Rahnee. ] have a message
for you from the spirit of Judson
Whitney"
The Rahnee Appears.
Doris's eyes opened wide with sur
prise. and she did not see the look OF
evil appraisement OF the huge Hindu
tiger shipper. AS for Martha. she
could but throw UP her hands in
Amusement.
please tell me more" urged Doris.
You must come to my Temple Of the
Occult" purred Rahnec. where 1 can
matcrializc your fathers spirit"
There was another noise at the door
and Martha FASTENED to open it, ad-
mitted Uncle Abncr. AS Abnet saw
Rahnee he started in astonshment.
Rahnee bowed and Abner returned the
bow. Doris looked at her uncle qucs-
tioningly, and he beckoncd her aside.
II have come" he whispered. again
TO offer you full share in my brothers.
estate"
Doris could scarcely refuse. yet her
curiosity about the stranger was even
greater. Yes" she whispered. But
you know herr"
II met her long ago once in India"
returned Abncr aside. Perhaps she
can solve the mystery. / thought her
clever then"
Abner looked up and saw that Rahnec
had overheard. Perhaps she expressed
a bit OF surprise at his speedy accept
ance of her. Could il be that he was
the Hidden Hand who had come TO
her?
Some moments later Abner excused
himself, Doris going to the door.
Come to the Whitney house whenever
you choose" were his parting words.
BY this time Doris was convinced.
and when Martha brought her hat and
coat she was quite ready to go 10 the
Temple OF the Occult. They set out
the staiwart Hindu leading the way.
Not long afterward. in a cab. they
came to the house of the medium. be
fore which was the brass sign, "Prin-
cess Yosa Rahnec. Temple of the Oc-
cult" There they aliEhted and en-
tered.
AS Doris came into the seance room
she looked curiously about. while
Rahnee placed a chair for her and her
self sat on the throne. Rahnec passed
her hands across her forehead. while