The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-08-22
CHAPTER x
The Lady Of the Hidden Face.

NJ MS iOuglngs informed Jack that q
lady was waiting to see him In the
parlor. The lady was deeply yelled.
b did not speak. but arose as he
entered the room M handed him q
note. She was tall and erect with a
nne carriage. Her silence was impress
stve, her costume admirable.
The note in a script unfamiliar to
the young man was as follows:
you will find Margaret waiting in
a coach at eleven today at the corner
OF Harley street and T~wickenham
road"
The yelled lady walked to the door
and turned and stood looking at him.
Her attitude said clearly: "Well.
what Is YOU answer?'
Il will be there at eleven" said the
young man.
The yelled lady nodded. as If to Indi-
cate that her mission was ended, and
withdrew.
Jack was thrilled by the informa-
ton, but wondered why 1t was so
wrapped in mystery. Not ten minutes
had passed after the departure of the
yelled lady when a messenger came
with a note from Sir Benjamin Hare.
In a cordial tone, 1t invited Jack to
breakfast at the Almack club at
twelve-thirty. The young man re-
turned his acceptance by the same
messenger, and in his best morning
suit went to meet Margaret. A cab
conveyed him to the corner named.
There was the coach with shades
drawn low, waiting. A footman stood
near 1t. The door was opened and he
saw Margaret looking out at him and
shaking her hand.
you see what a sly thing / am 7"
she said when, the greetings over. he
sat by her side and the coach was
moving. "a London girl knows how
to get her way. She is terribly wise.
Jack"
But. tell me, who was the yelled
lady?"
"A go-between. She makes her liv-
ing that way She is wise, discreet
and reliable. There is employment for
many such in this wicked city. / feel
d~isgraced, Jack. / hope you will not
tIluh tndl 4 I'LL dCCuSlOLutu " udfh
and secret ways. This has worried
and distressed me, but l had to see
you"
"And l was longing for a look at
you," he said.
Il was sure you would not know
how to pull these ropes Of intrigue.
l have heard all about them. | could
nj ha1n fhof Won EpAur ond ha q
young lady who is quite alive"
Our time is short and | have much
to say" said Jack. II am to break
fast with you father at the Almack
club at twelve thirty"
She clapped her hands and said,
with a laughing face. Il knew he
would ask you !"
Margaret, / want to AXE you to
America with the approval of your
father, If possible, and without it, if
necessary.
Il think you will get his approval"
said the girl. with enthusiasm. HE
has heard all about the duel. He says
every one he met, of the court party,
last evening, was speaking Of it.
They agree that the old general
that lesson. Jack. how proud
/ am of you!"
She pressed his hand In both of
hers.
II couldn't help knowing how to
he answered. "And world
be worthy to touch this faIr hand
of yours If | had failed to resent an
although he is a friend of the gen
eral, my father was pleased" she
went on. "He calls you a good sport.
A young man of high spirit who is
not to be played with that is what he
said. Now, Jack, If you do not stick
hard on principles-if you. can
Yield only a little, I am sure he will
ct us be married."
Il am eager TO hear what he may
say now" said Jack. "Whatever II
nay be, let us stick together and 20
% America and be happy. II would be
dark world without you. May / see
you tomorrow !
AT the same hour md place" she
answered.
They talked of the home they would
AVE in Philadelphia and planned its
Jack having told of the site I
'e had bought with great trees and a 4
liver view. They spent an hour which
ent Its abundant happiness to many
long year and when they parted. '
DON after twelve O'clock. Jack hur-
led away to keep his appointment.
Sir BENJAMIN received the young
ian with a warm greeting and friend a
: words. Their breakfast was served
, a small where they were alone a
and when they were seated b
he barUnet observed: Q
Il have heard Of the duel. 1t has
II some Of the best tongues in Eng II
md wagging in praise of the Yankee $
by One would scarcely have ex-
that" \
mo. ] was prepared to run for my
that planned to dc sny great o
amage." said Jack. n
You can shoot straight-rha. is evil a