The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-08-24
CHAPTER V--Contlnued.
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"Yes," said Tuppence aloud, nod
ding at the pert reflection in the glass,
''you1l do" She then resumed her
normal appearance.
Dinner was a solitary meal. Tup-
pence was rather surprised at Tom
my's non-return. julius, too, was alb
sent-but that, TO the girls mind, was
more easily explained. 1t was quite
on the cards that julius p. Hersheim-
mer had left for C~onstantinople at a
moments notice If he fancied that a
clue to his cousins disappearance
was to be found there.
The morning brought a note from
Mr.. Carter:
"Dear Miss T%uppence:
"You have made a splendid start,
and I congratulate you. l feel, though,
that I should like to point out to you
once more the risks you are running,
especially If you pursue the course
you indicate. Those people are abso-
lutely desperate and incapable of ei-
Their mercy or pity. I feel that you
probably underestimate the danger,
and therefore warn you again that l
can promise you no protection. You
have given us valuable information,
and If you choose TO withdraw now no
one could blame you. AT any rate,
think the matter over well before you
decide.
eff, In spite of my warnings, you
make up your mind to go through
with 1t, you will find everything ar
ranged. You have lived for two
years with Miss Dufferin, The Parson-
age. Llanelly, and Mrs. yandemeyer
can apply to her for a reference.
May / be permitted a word or two
OF advice? / suggest that you should
represent yourself to be what you are,
q former V. A. d., who has chosen
domestic service as a profession.
time. That explains away any in
c%ongruities Of voice or manner which
otherwise might awaken suspicion.
whichever way you decide, good
luck to you.
"Your sincere friend,
"MR. CARTER"
Tuppence's spirits rose mercu-
rally. Mr.. Carriers warnings passed
UNDECIDED. The young lady had far
too much confidence In herself to pay
any heed to them.
There was still no word or message
from Tommy, but the morning post
brought a somewhat dirty postcard
with the words: sits o. K" scrawled
upon II.
At ten-thirty Tuppence surveyed
with pride a slightly battered tin
trunk containing her new possessions.
1t was artistically corded. She drove
to Paddington, and left the box In
the cloak room. She then repaired
with a handbag to the Businesses Of
the ladies' waiting-room. Ten min
utes later a metamorphosed Tuppence
walked demurely out of the station
and entered a bus.
1t was a few minutes past eleven
when Tuppence again entered the hall
Of South Audley mansions. Albert
was on the lookout, attending TO his
duties In a somewhat desultory fash
ION. He did not Immediately recog-
nize Tuppence. When he did, his adj
miration was unbounded.
"Blest IL I'd have known youi That
kig-out's top-hole."
"Glad you like II, Albert" replied
Tuppence modestly. by the way. am
your cousin. or am I notr'
"Your voice, too" cried the delight
cd boy. ITS as English as anything!
Mo, I said as q friend Of mine knew
a young gal. Annie wasn't best
pleased. She's stopped IN till today
TO oblige, she said, but really It's so
as to put you against the place. Arc
you going up now, Miss? Step inside