Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1919-09-11

as this your wish, my childf' Faint
~ came the answer of Ethel.
at Is"
"Then If any man can show just
cause why this couple may NOT law
fully be Joined together
Swapping himself erect Ike q re-
leased rubber band, John tried the
knob. The door was locked. but with
a savage cry bursting from his lips he
placed one shoulder against 1t ana
gave a mighty heave. As though II
had been made Of pasteboard IL
crumpled before him and fell crashing
into the room. Chest heaving anu
with fists clenched. Davis stood before
the assemblage within.
John john" cried the girl. start
Ing back as though she saw a ghost
Half u~nbelievingly she turned her
Eyes to the one beneath the covers
"Then who is this
But Morgan did not wait to ansWer
One jump and he was out Of bed ana
with the Spider and the two "physi.
clans leaping at his heels he boiteo
from the room, tumbled down the
stairs and streamed from the front
door. The next moment those LEFT pe-
hind heard the motor ear 60 Whir-
ring into the night.
Releasing Ethel from his arms
Davis turned threateningiy upon the
minister, but the girl ~interposed her.
self between them.
Don't. John. He was deceived even
ms I was. The doctor said 1t was you
and I was marrying him thinking II
would save your life" Explanations
having been made all around, they
parted, the crestfnllen minister to MS
home and Ethel, John and Rainface
for their hotel.
At their entrance Morgan and the
Spider arose and came forward qucs-
tioning them rapidly. The Hawk
thrust out his hand:
"We're sure glad TO see you. II
you did not turn up at that tempe
John, and we did not find you here,
Miss Ethel and l nearly went VITA
from anxiety. How did you escape
the Hindus. and where have you been
where have all Of you been, If
may askf"
Davis gave a short laugh.
ITS a long story, but I suppose
MIGHT as we'll begin" Ordering re-
frcshments. they seated themselves
while John briefly told his adventures
As he finished Morgan frowned.
"Who could that chap have been
that pretended to be you:' John :
head slowly waved.
"That's what gets me. DO You sup
pose 1t was that hermit chap or one
of his agents?" Morgan's hand feI
upon his knee with Il resounding slap
"That's 1t exactly. But thank good
ness he failed. For one. I've nat
enough Of this town and am hunEr!
for the mountains again. Let's 60 bach
in the morning and fight him in tn
omen, Meanwhile" The voice o
Ethel quickly arose. .
eyes, let us leave this horrible
hotel where such things are Away
happening. Cannot we go to som'
quiet place near the sea, Oh
Johns hand, finding her own, CAV
1t a squeeze. .,
~ know Just the spot. The Sea CHI
Inn down the bay. Wen pack u bag
and motor down at once with TN
understanding, they separated FOR IN
purpose Of getting ready.
Within their W room, Morsn
! turned to the Spider.
"You stay behind as If to make PREF
t aratIons for an early start. Here's IN
! list of stuff you are t" get. Be Oft tn
!, Sea Cliff dock at midnight. tie up I'll
} launch and Join me. I'll hang n tow'
r out Of my room and he on the waite
!. for you."
: They secured their auto and left III
= hotel Of horrors, the Spider waviT
5 them good-by from the curb. In Il
!. front seat with the chauffeur ROD
Morgan; Ethel and John sat oehlr