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Z 1Y FREDERICK S. ISHAM. X
Author of "Tho Strollors," "Uu-
ndor tl-e Rose." "Tho Lndv of
tho Mount." Etc.
Couvricht. 1900. bv tho Boobs
Morrill ComDiin.
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CHAPTER XI.
BEYELATIOXS.
IGIIT nt Strnthora House.
John Steele walked slowly on
the broad stono balcony to
wnrO the ballroom. There he
lutd stopped; then', stepping to tho bal--cstrade.
ho stood looking off. The
ailght was warm. In tho sky Btars
seemed trying to maintain their places
"between dark, floating clouds. The
sound of music was wafted from with
in. John Steele listened. They were
"beginning once more to dance. Ho
stepped toward the window and paus
ed. Bis eyes seemed searching the
throng. They found what they sought
slender, erect form, tho gown soft,
.white, like foam; a face animated, joy
ens. For an Instant only, however, ho
aw tho beautiful features; then as
3occlyn turned In the danco around
Iter waist glimpsed a black band tip
.ped by slender masculine fingers;
above, a cynical countenance. Or was
at all cynical now? A brief glance
showed more than the habitual ex
3resslon, a sedulousness, somo passion
mtc feeling. Lord Ronsdalo's look
seemed onco more to say he held and
claimed her that she was his or soon
rwould be.
side, at that moment touched bis arm.
"I should like to speak with you,
slrl" said n voice, and, turning with a
quick Jerk, Steelo saw tlio familiar
features of Glllutt. tho former polico
agent, behind hhu other men.
"What do you want?"
Tho Scotland Yard man coughed sig
nificantly. "Out here Is a ulco, quiet
place for n word or so," ho said In his
blandest manner. "And if you will bo
so good"
John Steele's reply was as emphatic
as It was sudden. A laugh hurst from
his throat. With tho qulckuess of
thought he launched himself forward.
In a corridor on the second fioor of
&rniuorn nouse inu voice oi ixiru
ltousdale was heard. It was followed
by that of Jocclyn Wray.
"Never .fear! They'll get tho fellow
yet," my lord had said.
Jocelyn answered mechanically.
"Althouch it was most buucllnir on
their part to have permitted him to I
get away," Itonsdalo went on, "I ,
hope, however, this little unexpected
episode won't disturb your rest." An
Instant the steely eyes seemed to con
template her closer. "Many going
away tomorrow?" ho asked, as if to
divert her thoughts from the exciting
experlenco of the evening before leav
ing her.
"Only Captain Forsytho and Mr.
Steele."
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DR. GOBLE'S OPTICAL
PARLOR REMOVED TO 235
E. MAIN STREET, OVER
STRANG'S DRUG STORE.
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QOODFRIEND HOTEL
SAN FRANCISCO I. COODFRIEND. Minipr
Formerly ItotrH Stanford nml SI. Itojl, lmrll
Street, near lienry, mliettilnj: lintel Manx. Thko
Hotel Mu U'n, or Market Street Oil, tmtwfer
to lMwcll. Menl htm) nml locntkm for bulloa
isl ting tho city alone.
BATES, $1.00 PEE DAY AND UP
EMWllEla
ineunly nrnnuv uiiircc nn ina
fur Younjr umrn
LorateJ among tlif Ivautiful
lull near OAUnd. Clifornu.
Manas cloe to &in Frnctwo and th
, great UnivrIl!e of the Writ.
Full collegiate courie icaJitift
io itfttt. Entrance and (TraJuation requirement
rquivaltnt to thoM of Stanford and Univenity
of California. Training fit ituJenti lor teachmit
regular line of acaJetnie worl. and oflcra ipecial
advantage for tnuiie, art, library ituJy onj
Lome economics. Well rquippeJ laboratories for
icience. Special attention to health of atuJenta.
MoJem jtymnaiiura thoroughly equipped. Out
door lifranJaniuietDenta intheiJeal California cli
mate. Alumnae in every city on the Pacific CoaiU
Fan cataioouk AODoaas
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Did ho notico tho slightest hesitation
on her part before speaking tho last
namo? My lord's ejes fell: an odd
expression appeared on his face.
As tho door closed behind her young
mistress a maid came quickly forward.
"Did you learn anything more. Miss
Jocelyn. If I may be so bold as to ask,
from the police agent? Who the crim
inal was or"
"Tho polico agent only said ho was
an escaped convict, no ordinary one.
who had escaped from London and I
was making for the sea. They got
word he was at tho village and fol-
I lowed him there, but ho managed to
I elude them, and they traced blm to
Strathorn House nark, whero be had
Tho moments passed. A distant buzz taken refuse. Tho nollce did not ac-
leplaoed melody tho human murmur, . qUaijit sir Charles, Lord Itonsdalo or
. v.i'".b " . nny ono Wua ujeir purpose, imniung
Ibrest came a faraway cry, tho mel- not t0 aiarni us needlessly beforehand,
ancboly sound of some wood creature ( And I believe that Is all."
J3e continued motionless, then sudden- moment the woman waited. "I
3y wheeled swiftly. shaij i
1Ml JQU' ur- oiee.ef a to Ce, , The glr, jookc, bcfon ucf T,ny
roung, gay, sounded near. Jocelyn fl from tho t uelubtened the
tWray came toward him. From ber
heolders floated a white scarf. "You
tare come out for tho freshness of
Ikt garden? Although," she added,
tr9 shouldn't altogether seclude your
aelf from the madding crowd.'
or
Did she note the strangeness of the
laok she seemed to havo surprised on
Ids face? Her own glance grew on
Die testant slightly puzzled and show
d a passing constraint. Then her
manner became light again. "No. Es
specially as You are leaving tomor
row, I believe?"
"Yes." He tried to speak in conven
tional tones, but bis gaze swerved from.
the graceful figure with its dim, white
' Uncs that changed and fluttered In the
-faint breath of air. stealing so gently
' Sqt them and away. "My time Is al
most up the allotted period of my
brief Elysium!" he half laughed. "I
have enjoyed myself Immensely much
aaore than I deserve."
"Have you?" She glanced at him.
JL flicker of light touched tho strong
ac.
It seemed difficult for nlm to speak.
.Finally be said:
"I have neglected or forgotten tho
pleasure," with a slight laugh, -of con
gratulating you. Is that the word?
.Or Lord Konsdale he, 1 believe, ia the
owe to be congratulated."
"Congratulated?" Her face had
changed, grown colder. His hand
grasped the stone balustrade, but bo
forced a smile to his lips. "I cannot
tetagine who has started why you
peak thus. Lord Itonsdalo is an old
.friend of my uncle and mine, too, but
that Is all. You are mistaken."
"Mistaken?" The word broke from
Mm quickly, The strained expression
t klfiifaco gave way to another he
ctmld'llI-conceaU
Gobdbyr he said slowly. "I am
SewaBg- rather eurly'Jn the morning. 1
ball not seo you again."
"Qoodby at least until we meet in
Xondon," she ended lightly.
, "That may not be."
'"Why, you are not thinking of de
serting your dingy metropolis?"
Ho did not answer.
Did she realize be was saying good
ny to her for all tlmo? Bbo bcld her
liead higher, pressed her lips slightly
closer; then sue sought to withdraw
ner band, but he. as hardly knowing
-what bo did or yielding to sudden, ir
resistible temptation, clasped for an in
stant the slim lingers closer. They
seemed to quiver lu his.
John Steele breathed deeply. He
continued to regard her, so fair, so
ueautlful. An lustant and bo bent A
breath or his lips swept tho delicate
white fingers; then he dropped them.
Her hand swung back against tho cold
stone. On ber breast sb'inethlng bright,
an ornament, fluttered, becamo still.
Behind a bird chirped, ner glance
turned toward tho ballroom.
win
Other voices, lond, merry, coming
from one of tho open French windows
Interrupted.
"Jocelyn 1" they called to her. Faces
looked out, "Jocelyn 1"
"Year Sho was walking rapidly
from blm now, a laugh, a llttlo forced,
en her lips.
John Steelo moved slowly down tho
tone steps leading to tho garden bo
low. He could go, and sbti would
never know she had honored by her
friendship, had sheltered beneath ber
Toof, one who As ho walked down
tout dimly lighted path somebody, a
9BtjLta.ndIng; under the JrejsUt. oaq
flames from tho grate heightened the
sheen on her gown. They threw pass
ing lights on the somewhat tired, proud
face. "I shall not need you. Dobson,"
sho said. "You may go. A moment."
The woman, who bad half turned,
waited. Jocelyn's glance had lowered
to the fire. In Its reflection her slim,
delicate fingers wero rosy. She un
clasped them and smoothed tho bro
cade absently with one hand. "One or
two are, leaving early tomorrow. You
will see you will give Instructions
that everything Is provided for their
comfort."
ORSET
Faultless
in every detail.
- - For Sale
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428 ACRES Rogue "Rivei bottom land, suitnblo
for fruit and general fanning purposes.
300 ACRES Alfalfa land, covered with irrigation
ditch and perpetual water right. Has coal outcrop
ping. At a bargain on long (hue, easy payments.
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Gold Ray Realty Comp'y.
209 WEST MAIN ST.
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WRIGHTS
INVESTMENTS
Nice 7-room house. 50xl40-foot
lot, barn, 25 fruit trees, closo to
pavement, a nico home, for $3800,
terms.
G-room house and one-half aero
fine soil, one block from Main, only
.2C00, easy terms.
The maid responded and left tho Cozy 5-room cottage, furnished,
lom. A faint shout from somewhero barn, buggy and gentlo horse, 50x110
room.
in the gardens, far off, aroused Joce
lyn. The girl looked around, but Im
mediately silence again reigned. Sho
got up.
Again tho sound. This tlmo Bbo aj $noo
piaccu ii mo creasing oi mo giani
branch of Ivy that ran up and around
her own balcony. The girl paused Ir
resolutely, her hand on tho heavy, an
cient banging. Leaning forward, sho
waited, but tho noise stopped. She
heard nothing more, told herself It
was nothing and was about to move
out again wben her gaze was suddenly
bcld by something that passed like a
shadow a man's arm on tbo other
Bide of the nearest window, between
tho modern French curtains, not quite
drawn together. Tho window opened
wider, noiselessly, but quickly. Then
a hand, strong, shapely, pushed tho
curtains aside. The intruder acted as
one certain of his ground, now draw
bag tho window draperies quickly to
gether behind him as if seeking to
escape observation from any one be
low. He stepped out Into tho room.
Did tbo Intruder bear a sound, a
quick breath? Ills gaze swerved to
tbo opposite end of tho room, whero it i
saw a living presence. For u moment
tbey looked at each other. Tho man's
face turned very, pale; his band touch,
ed the back of a chair; be steadied blm.
self.
(To Be Continued.
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foot lot, with npplo trees in bearing;
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4-rooin bouse, OOxlOO-foot lot, one
block from pavement; for one week
Fine lot in Siskiyou, 00x100 feet,
in choice location; $750, terms.
BUY OAK RIDGE LOTS on easy
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CUSHIONS
' and everything elso needed in the sick room.
The advantages of buying here come from
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enough to admit of suitable selection for
any demand. Prices right, too.
All Night Phone Service.
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Near Post Office
Single rooms or en suite
also rooms with bath
The finest
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Hotel Moore
Fire Proof
Rau-Mohr Company
Proprietors.
European Plan
Cleanliness and
Polite Treatment
Our Motto.
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