The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1919-05-08

Sh0y oOSoLuc % iuSlSteuI that sue was
frightened. Seeing this, they waxed
threatening, even b%elligerent, in their
determination to be engaged, and Just
aA one laid his brown, long fingers on
her arm, and she drew back in a panic
OF fear, she saw Carr Loria's smiling
face coming to her through the crowd.
With a wave of his hand and a few
short commands, he sent the bother
some Arabs flying, and greeted Pau
line with affectionate enthusiasm.
Polly, dear! but I'm glad to see
you! Have you had a good trip? But
such questions must wait a bit. Where
are your checks? Do you see your
boxes" ~
There's only one, and some hand
things. Here is"
"All right" and Loria took the little
sheaf Of papers she produced from her
handbag. "Ahri, look after these"
A tall Arab glided to Loria's side
and took the checks. "Ahri is my
dragoman and body servant and gen.
eral factotum," said Loria, by way Of
Introduction. This lady, Ahri, is my
cousin, Miss Stuart. Her word is
law" ..r.. .77a..v .rpvr~
Eyes, MI. Loria. Miss Stoort is
queen Of ALL" I 'I"5
The man. made a salaam Of obei.
sance and turned away to look after
the luggage.
Hes a wonder, that Ahri,' said
Darlington Loria, looking after the re-
treating Arab. But be very naughty
with him, Polly. He presumes-u upon
the least encouragement. Treat him
like the dust under your feet, and he'll
adore you" Ea96
That's easy enough" and Pauline
smiled. I'm scared to death OF these
brown and black men. But your serv-
ant is so grand of costume"
g"Yes, he's a very high class affair.
Handsome chap and fond of dress. But
he's invaluable to me. Speaks almost
perfect English, and knows everything
there is to knpw-and then some.
Knows, too, everybody who has ever
been in Cairo or ever thought Of COM
ing here. And he possesses the proud
distinction Of being the only dragoman
hereabouts who hasn't a letter Of rec
concentration from Kitchens. You
haven't that, have you Ahrit?" for
the Arab had just reappeared.
A marvellous set OF white teeth
cleaned in the sunlight, as the re-
spouse came quickly: II had one, Mr..
Loria, but I sold II. They are of use to
others; Ahri needs none" His self
conceit was superb, and he spoke with
the air of a prince. But warned by
Loria, Pauline gave him no answering
smile, rather a p%atronizing nod and
Ahri's respect for the newcomer went
up several points.
Come along, grille" commanded
Darlington and he took Pauline's arm
as he hurried her to the boat train. &,
Watchful Ahri showed them to the
compartment he had secured for them,
and soon they were or their way to
Cairo. a. .
Nov, tell me evrything," said Carr
Loria, as they sat alone. This is a
%three-hour trip and l want to know
the whole story. Just think, Pauline,
I've had only a few letters, and they
were-well-they were almost contra
dictory in some ways. So tell nae all,
from the beginning"
Pauline did, and by the time they
reached Cairo, Loria knew as much as
she of the death of their aunt and the
subsequent search for the murderer.
Wasn't, 1t strange" he unused,
that that Bates person should go in
to kill her, the very night somebody
else had the same intention?"
well, but, Carr, Bates didn't start
out to kill her, you know; he went to
steal the jewels, and he knew they
were all in the house that night, be-
cause Estelle told him so. Now, of
course, whoever gave her the poison,
must have known 1t too"
"Oh, I don't know. Why didn't some
body want to put her out of the way to
get a bequest? Not necessarily the
Count gentleman, but maybe m of
the servants. Maybe that Estelle?
Didn't she receive a legacy in Aunt
Lucy's will?"
Yes, but nobody has thought of sus,
pecting her" .."
Don't see why not. I thought Of her
first clip. l don't think that Stone
paragon amounts to much. Hey, what
are you blushing about? Sits the wind
in that quarter?" ...4n.. .l..a.. =.
.".Dop't tease me. Carr. ! do like
him Better than any man I ever saw
but" ..@ .a-'. r 50.
And so you ran away and left him,
Out with it, Polly. Tell your old I'm
Gle Dudley the story or your life!"
There's nothing to tell, Carr. about
Mr.. Stone. But l came to you, be
cause some people suspect me-ME&
of-of killing Aunt Lacy
Pauline! They don't! Who sus
PEGS your -as- 4
"All the police people. and Gray and
Anita Frayne-"
They doi You poor little girlJ I'm
, | glad you came to me. I'll take are Of
you. But, Polly. whom do you sus
LRectH Honest. now, who Is in yonl
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