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Show THE BEAVER COUNTY V.TEKLY fltESS, EDAVEIw DTAII ont We must beat' thera to the Tavern. They- -"I am all right now," she said, and they were off again, Barnes now picked you feel like going hlTiay-TarefultyTindw- "GruiUrk,"',Tl Hollow of Her Haid.-BCT- t 0 if. the lth great-ex- caution. lie could only pray that he was going in the right direction. An hour but wnut seemed thrice as long pasxed and they had not come to efrol GrauttarV "Tke Prince of Crau-iurk- ,Etc, Etc, , ' . the edge of the fore t. per feet were begluning to drag; be could tell that by the effort she made to keep up with him. From time to time be paused to allow her to rest Yo are- - ptucfcy,bjr once said to her. "I am afraid I could not be so plucky If you were not so strong," she sighed, "No. Tou will tell me tomorrow."" "Yes, yes tomorrow," she whis- and he loved the tired, whimsical little ." ." twist she put into her reply. . ; .. pered. To ills dismay they came abruptly For some time there was silence. Both were listening Intently for sounds upon a region abounding to huge rocks. This was new territory to him. His In the hall. She leaned closer to whisper In bis ear. Their shoulders heart sank. touched, tie wondered if she experi"By Jove, I I believe we are fanner enced the same delightful thrill that away from the road than when we ran through his body. She told him of started. We must have been going up -the man who watched across the ball the slope Instead of down." caw .Mrs Barnes,: she mm from the room supposed to be occupied ,"In the . secretary, and 'of mured, "we have found something to by lioeh sit down upon.f - . Sprouse'a Incomprehensible daring. " He chuckled. "If you can be as "Where Is Mr. Curtlsr be asked. F Her breath fanned-hi- s cheek, her cheerful aa all that we aha'nt miss lips were close to his' ear. "There ,1s the cushions," he said, and. for the first no Mr, Curtis .here,, He died four months ago in Florida." t "I suspected as much." He did not By GEORGEl BARR McCUTCHEON x n t . ;f Copjrrtfht by Oodd, Me4 ' ' CHAPTER XIII Continued. 1 11 ; 1 will put jny coat over your bead. .Here J a little electric torch:" Don't Dash It until I am sure the. coat Is arranged so that you can do so with oat a gleam of light getting out from under." He pressed the torch and a bit enclose) folded paper in , the other's hand and carefully, draped (he coat ever his head. Barnes read: "Thank God ! I was afraid you would ;walt until tomorrow night' Then It would have been too late. 1 must get away tonight but I cannot leave I dare not leave without something that la concealed In another part of the house. I do not know bow to secure It, My door Is locked from the outside. What am t to dot 1 would rather die than to go j.wejjaumH,H. ... j Hastily he wrote: "If you do not come-- at once, we will force our way into the nouse and ngnt It out . with them all. My friend Is coming up the . a.t1bcs, il.et Mmeuter the windowTTell him where to go and he will do the rest, tie Is a miracle man. Nothing ; Is Impossible to him. If he does not return In ten minutes, I shall follow." There was no response to this. " The head reappeared In the window, but no word Came down. , Sprouse whispered : T am going up. Slay here. If you, hear a commotion In the house, run for It Don't wait for me. I'll probably be done for," "I'll do just as. I please, about run ning," gnid Barnes, and there was a deep thrill In his whisper. "Good luck, Ood help; you If they catch you." , "Not even he could heln ma thpn GowJ-by- . HI do what t canV Induce her to drop out of the window If any-hln- g goes wrong wJUi me downstairs," A moment 'later be was silently scaling the wall of the llfouse, feeling nis way pre-- carious careiuny. testing every foothold, dragging , himself painfully upwards by means of the most uncanny, anlmal-llk. strength and stealth. ; Barnes could not recall drawing a single breath from the Instant the man left bis side until the faintly luminous aquare above his head was obliterated by the black of hi body as It wriggled over the ledge. We will follow Sprouse. When he crawled through the window and stood : erect inside the room, he found himself confronted by-- a .tali, ahadowy ure, standing half-wa- y between him " and the door.- - He advanced step or two and uttered a soft hiss of warning. ,..-. "Not a sound," he whispered, draw-- , ing still nearer. " have come four . ft- - t , . , e' , . ' I: It, HI til, S'm. vi m mm u iu mtrimiii u4 Cowpnj, lac man sits In there all night long, keeping watch. You could not approach Prince Ugo'a door without being seen by that watcher. You said in your note to Barnes that the cr something was In Curtis' study." , 1 "The prince sleeps In Mr. Curtis' room. The study adjoins It and can only be entered from the bedroom. There is no other door. What are you ' doing?" T am going to take a peep over the transom, first of all. If the coast Is clear, I aball take a little stroll down the halL Do not be alarmed. I will come back with the things we both want Pardon me.": He sat down on the edge of the bed and removed his shoes. - She watched him as If fascinated while he opened the bosom of his soft shirt md stuffed the wet shoes Inside. ...... '. Then he said : "Too are not dressed for flight May I suggest that while I am outside you slip, ons ,,dar ,tlrt ahd'eoat? ";: You cannot go far in that dressing gown. It would be In shreds before yon had gone a hundred feet through the brush. If I do not return to this room Inside of fifteen minutes, orlif JPi hear sounds of a struggle',1 crawl through the window and go, down the vines. Barnes will look out for you." "Tou must not fall, Theodore Sprouse,". she whispered. "I must regain the jewels and the state papers. 3' I cannot go without" "I shall do my best" he said simply, Silently he drew a chair to the door, mounted It and, drawing himself up by bls jbands, poked his head through the open transom. An jnstant later, he was on the floor again. She heard him inserting a key in the lock.'" Almost before she could realize that it had. actually happened, the door opened slowly, cautiously, and his thin wiry figure slid through what seemed to her no more than a crack. As softly the door was closed. For a long time she stood, dazed and unbelieving, in the center of the room, staring at the door. She held her breath, listening for the about that was so sure to come end the shot, perhaps I A prayer formed on her lips and went volceleasly up to God. Suddenly she roused herself from the stupefaction that held her. With feverish haste she snatched up garments from the chair on which she had carefully placed them in anticipation of the emergency that now presented itself. A blouse (which she neglected to button), a short skirt of some dark material, a jacket, and a pair of stout walking shoes (which she failed to lace), completed the swift transformation. As ahe glided to the window, she jammed the pins into a small black hat of felt Then ahe peered over the ', ledge. She started back, stifling a cry with her hand. A man's head had almost come in contact with, her own as she leaned out A man's band reached over and grasped the inner ledge of the casement and then a man's face was dimly revealed to her startled a x. Sound,", He Whispered. thousand miles to help you, countess. This I not the time or piece to explain. We haven't a moment to waste. I need only say that I have been tent from rarls by persona you know to aid you In delivering the crown Jewels into the custody of your country's minister in Parts; We mast act swiftly. Tell - half-carryin- ss and a Voice Outside. "Why have you come up here V She came swiftly to his side. "Thank t& Lord, I made be whispered, breathlessly, "I came' up because there was nowhere-els- e to go. I thought I heard voices man and a. woman speaking. They seemed to be quite close to me. Don't be alarmed. Miss .Cameron. I am confi' dent that I can" u , .', "And now that you are here, trapped as I am, what do you purpose to dof Tou cannot escape. " Go back before It -v ' is too lata. "Is 8prous whereita her "He is somewhere-ithe home. -- 1 was to wait until he Oh, Mr,Bsrnea, I I am terrified. Tou will never know -- "Trust hlm,"'be slid.' "He is a'msr-ve-t Well be safely out of here In a little, while, and thea It will all took simple to you. Tea1 are ready to got Good I Sit down, do I If he doesn't return In a minute or two, m take a look about the house myself. I don't me where they are. I will get them." Intend to desert him, I know this floor "Who are your ahe whispered pretty well, and the lower one. The enae!y. stairs are" "My name ,1s Theodore Sprouse. 1 "But the stairway Is closed at the have been loaned to your embassy by bottom by a solid steel curtain. It la my own government I beg of you do made to look like a panel In the wait not ask questions now. Tell me where Tou are not to venture outside this the prince sleeps, bow I may get to his room, Mr. Barnes. I forbid It Tou" room . .., "How did 8prouse get eat? Tou said "Ton know that be ta the prince V' your door was locked." "And that you are bis cousin." "He hsd a key. I do not know She was allent for a moment "Not where he obtained" only, is it Impossible for you to enter "Skeleton key, such as burglars ue. his room but It is equslly Impossible By Jove, what a wondorful he for you to get out of this one except would make I Courage, MIsa burglar Camrronl J&ft U!ft JUtkUikiaust lrt- -i hytha wsjt .yon entered.-- 4f I thought 4 at tm be here sooiThea'coiiies' the Good Lord. I wUh there was the slightest chance for you real adventure my part of It I didn't my bearings. Sprouse were here. He can see In the come here tonight to get any (lathy old dark. We are off the path, thnt'e "Let me be the judge of that coun- crown jewels, I came (o take you out l" - i . - half-draggin- g r . ; . Where Is his womf "The ludt ie the right as you leave this door at the extreme end of the corridor.' Arrt.ua the hntl from his ni nv au open door. A r.wm( iih - ' tess. , of" "Ton you 'know about the crown murmured. Her body stiffen.' ho ur.. think he you escaped?" '"lo Thoae "I am sure of - r she icwed to Jewels limr ", "Then you koow '- lasting quality. Three flavors to --su- all tastes. it It j whistles ere sounding tho alarm. 11. mar me this war. The dinners are Hint ur fit flit has not been tlhH-ovvrv- Do , Be SURE to czt UEIZGLEYS Sealed Tteht KePtRIeht smw ' Jr Flavor Lasts - , i . - ' fc (i ccody that Is worthy of your lasting record because of Its at" it, "Not sealed package. A CHAPTER XIV. . In - Its sir- - tight j ... A Flight, WOJGLEYS r 5 ' you Is oressherJruttbecrewlatloa, should be here by this time. "Sprouse I must go out there and see if be reI quires any" She clutched hta arm frantically, "Yov smtti do nothing of the kind; Tou ' shall not" r ; "Sh! ,Wbat do youake roe for, Miss Cameron? He may be sorely n need of help. Do you think that; I would leave him to God knows, what sort of fater , "But he said positively' that I was to go In case he did not return in In fifteen minutes," she begged. "Hf may have been cut off and was compelled to escape from another'' . "Just the sajue, I've got to see what ." has become of " v j "Nol No!" She' arose with hlra, dragging at his arm. "Do not be foolhardy. You are not skilled H -',tThere is only one way to stop me. Miss Cameron. If you will come with we now ''v t"But Jnust knowwhether he the " "Then let me go. I will find out whether he has succeeded." He was rougher than he realised In wrenching bis arm free. She uttered a low moaa and covered her face with her hands. Undeterred; he- crossed to the door. His hand was on the knob when a door slanlmed violently some where In a distant part of the house. Ji hoarse shout of alarm rang ou and then the rush of heavy feet over thickly carpeted floors, i. Barnes acted with lightning swiftness. He sprang to the open window, the girl ' with him. r; s ?Now for it he wrhispered. "Not a second to lose. Climb upon my back, quick, and hang on for dear life." He had scrambled through the. window and was lying flat across the sllL "Hurry I Don't be afraid. I am strong enough to carry you if the vines do " their part," " With surprising alacrity and sure-neshe crawled out beside him and then over upon his broad back, clasping her arms around his neck. Holding to the ledge with one hand he felt for and clutched the thick vine with the other. Slowly he slid his body off of the sill and swung free by one arm,. An instant later he found the lattice with the other hand and the hurried descent began. His feet touched the ground. In the twinkling of an eye he picked her up In his arms and bolted across the little grass plot Into the shrubbery. She . did not utter a sound. i ; Presently he set her down. Ills breath was gone, his strength exhausted. - "Can you manage to walk a little wayr he gasped. "Give me your hand, and follow as close to my heels as you can. Better that I should bump Into things thsn you." Shouts were now heard, and shrill blasts on ft police whistle split the air. On they stumbled, blindly, recktaff. iy. He spared her many an injury by taking It himself.,, More than once ahe murmured sympathy when he crashed 4nto a treeotLfloundered over a log. Utterly at sea, ha was now guesting at the coarse they were taking: Whether their frantic dash 'was' leading them toward the Tavern, or 'whether they were circling back to 3reen Fancy, he knew not Panting, be forged onward. At last she cried out quaveringly: "Oh, I I can go no farther I Can't we Is It not safe to atop for a moment? My breath ,"God bless you, yea, he exclaim and eame to an abrupt stop. She leaned heavily agalnat him, rasping for breath. "I haven't the faintest Idea where w are. but we munt be some distance from the house. We will rest a few minutes and then lake it easier, more cautiously. I am sorry, but It was the only thing to do, rough as It waa. "I know, I understand. I am not complaining, Mr. Barnes. You will find me ready and strong and" secret and special end personal for ;. . j gaxe. EPT Holding to the Ledge With One Hand, He Felt for and Clutched the Thick Vine With the Other.' - time, risked a flash of the electric torch. The. survey was brief. He led her forward a few paces to a flat boulder, and there they seated themselves. "I wonder where we are," she said. . "I am inclined to suspect that we are above Green Fancy, but a long way off to the right of It Admitting that to be the case, I am afraid to retrace our steps. The Lord only knows what we might blunder into." "I think the only sensible thing to do, Mr. Barnes, is to make ourselves as snug and comfortable at we can and wait for the first signs of day- ' .. ' break." He scowled end was glad that It was too dark for her to see his face. He wondered if she fully appreciated what would happen to him If the pursuers came upon him In this. forbidding spot. He could almost picture his own body lying there among the rocks and rotting, while 6he well, she would merely ' go back to Green Fancy. ",.,, "X fear you do not realize the extreme gravity of the situation. We must get out of these woods if I have to carry you In ray arms." 1 shall try to keep going." she said quietly. "Forgive me If I seemed to falter a little. I I am ready to go' on when you say the word." "."You poor glril Hang It alC perhaps you are right and not L Sit still and I wilt reconnolter a bit If I can find a place where we can hide among these rocks, we'll stay here till the sky begins to lighten. Sit" "Not I shall not let you leave me for a second. Where you go, I go." She struggled to her feet, suppressing a groan, and thrust a determined arm through hla. ,. ("That's worth remembering," said he, and whether It was a muscular necessity or an emotional exaction that caused his arm to tighten on hers, none save he would ever know. ;j """After A few niloutes prowling; among the rocks they came to the face of what subsequently proved to be a sheer wall of stone. He flashed the an exclamation." startlight, and,-wited back.' Not six feet ahead of them the earth seemed to end; a yawning black gutf lay beyond. Apparently they were, on the very edge of a cliff.. "Good Lord, that was a close call,? he gasped. He explained In a few Words and then, commanding her to stand perfectly still, dropped to the ground and carefully felt his way forward. Again he flashed the light 'In an Instant he understood. They were on the brink of a! shallow quarry. i (TO BE CONTINUED.) ' .. . , HAVE TO PURCHASE BRIDES LEECH AS WEATHER PROPHET i 4 8anUII Indian Bridegroom Must Lay Those Familiar. With 8mall Creature's Up Money Before Hm Can AsHabits Can Foretell Changes pire to a Wife.. That Are at Hand. y . J The Santall Indlansrmurt literally ' An excellent weather prophet can purchase their brides. They pay a be made by placing a leech in a glass sum of money to the Tglrtl parents-- jar of water. usually about 1 dupees and, in adIf the weather is to continue fine dition, they present the mother and the leech lies motionless at the botthe female relatives with new saris tom of the Jar, and rolled together or shawls. , , In a ' Spiral form. If It U to rain, Should the bridegroom choose a either before or after noon. It will widow Jor his wlfa, she will only coat to have crept up to the top of half the The reason Its lodging, where It will remain till why the' Sun toll Indians hold widows the weather is settled. If .we are to have wind, the poor injess.regardjhan unmarried females is because they assert that in the prisoner gallops through his limpid next world man and wife are reunited, habitation with"amaxtng SwIftnessT hence a. widow who marries again Is and seldom rests till it begins to blow only., "lent" to her second husband. hnrl. '.. When a younj man cour' a rl I aIki If n rniwrknhle storm of thunder doe not favor his suit, he adopts an and ruin Is to .succeed,, the lewh, for eccentric way to cure her stubborn- some days, before, lodges alimmt conness. After having dipped his finger tinually "without water, and gives ItIn red paint he goes In search of the self up to violent throes and convulsivlady and imprints his mark on her e-like motions. In frost, as In clear forehead. TTen he may claim her as summer weather,' It lies constantly at his wife. the bottom ; and In snow, as In rainy weather. It pitches Its dwelling on the Right Locality. very mouth of the Jar. "It Is all right to talk about eating locusts, but where are you going to ; ,be-foun- d. , - Age Counts. Two very dirty little youngnters were standing In front of the Monument betting the other day. Finally one of them said : "I bet you a nickel I'm dirtier than you are." The other little fellow, whose beta on his prowess had been large and vigTwenties? Householder Te little gods an' orously made, was confused for a few' he admitted : "Well, great fishes 1 1297.09 for decorating minutes. Finally be. to Tou're older than I you ought my downstairs I Decorator Tou must remember pa- am, a rent you?" Indianapolis News. per runs Into money this year. Suit the Bugs, Householder But, Great Scott I "now yer tsters dolaLthla yearf-T- h' why didn't you use more get wild honey "I think you'll soon be able to get some In our back yard If you care to go there. The auto backed into the hives and there are some very mad bees around." one-doll- ar ttllaT - bugs .. Ite Class. "Would you classify telephone erating a profession "WelL it U a calling." r op- ' A Health-Bring- seem t' think they're What a pity that the truth Is Ihe most disagreeable thing one can say about some people. er Make your morning ce real dish a strenthenen . Christian Unity. He who takes hold of one end of the litter on which a hurt brother I pron "must not pmW to qiirMlon the" name and affiliatlonof the nun who takes bold of the other end. The Chrlxtlan Herald. , " Each Works te lam Cna. nne. the luxury, nnd the nl ind- cl;;:i-iln- n tot ance of the ar m tHiMlurtlve ftf lft.-i"r- i the prUallou h UnT li p; n w a the stcrUitU s of tue Th hllit ft J ii ' is not only most deli cious in taste, but i3 a builder of tissue. "There's a &casonl s |