Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, May 7, 1915, Page 4

| il CHAPTER XXV. The: Escape of Ruth. [FTER his - experlence in res- culng Jobn Dorr from the hands of the outraged priests of Bhala, 8ir Donald Faver- sham prepared to start the new day. He could not well realize just what had happened in the twenty-four hours that had just ended. "It needed the commonplace details of a morning’s toilet to make things seem actual. And what facts they were that changed his whole future! Ruth had promised to marry bim! Faversham belonged to that great class of Englishmen who unite the virtues of careful training with an adaptability to circumstance which has made Great Britain the colonizer of the world. He ‘was as formal in many ways as a clock. In others he could amaze the most {mpulsive and impressionable ad- 'venturer. When he first met Ruth he had had not the faintest notion of wooing her. His admiration had been frank and unreserved, but without any underly- 1ing depth of feeling. His' volunteering to join John Dorr and Ruth in this wild search for the missing idol had been what he called a lark. It was only long association with her, the constant view of her pretty inno- cence and an occasional glimpse of her profounder and womanly nature that had touched his heart and wakened in himy feelings that he bad refrained from- confessing to himself. Then came the moment when she had-turned to him for help and he had beerr the single person in the world ‘whio' could save Jobn Dorr. Sharp and brief as had been the sfruggle in his own mind, it had brought him to an acknowledgment of thie fact that she was the only woman he wanted for his wife. On the very tick of her hour of trou- ble he had ventured to ask his reward for service. She had promised, and now- he, baro- net and retired officer of the British army, shook like a boy at the thought of the happiness that awaited him. They met at breakfast, Dorr still showing the effects of his night's ad- ventures, Ruth bright eyed from want of sleep and Sir Donald alone present- | ing the appearance of one who had be- gun the day aright after a sound night’s rest. Their natural topic of conversation was of Dorr’s attempt to capture the 1dol and Sir Donald’s rescue of him. John could give little satisfaction to Ruth’s minute inquiries, and the Eng- lishman confessed that he himself; théugh much more familiar with the mnative ways and native temples, had not much notion of exactly how it had all come about nor how he had found Dorr and extricated him. “The only thing | gather from it all is this,” be said amiably. *“You had better take my advice in this country and not try to perform any of your western feats. India is a very old country, and they resent here anything that doesn't follow the good old lines.” “I suppose 1 was very foolish,” John confessed ruefully. *“But when 1 saw that image right within reach 1 simply couldn’t resist the temptation to grab it and try to escape.” 8ir Donald looked at Ruth meaning- ly. “1 can’t say that I'm a bit sorry, old chap,” he told Dorr. “After all, as you say, it's an ill wind that blows no one any good.” Instantly Ruth caught his meaning, and her eyes fell. Yes, she had prom- ised, and this brave gentleman who had risked his life for her sake should not be without his reward. But—she stared miserably at her plate until John rallied ber and swore that he would yet get the plans. *‘And here comes the fellow who will tell us what really did happen,”- Sir “) suppose | was very foolish” John confessed ruefully. Donald remarked, pointing to a _much bedtaggled native whio had-ertered-the compound and was evidently waiting for some one. “That's my old servant.”” he contin- wed. “If you will excuse me I'll go-and hear what he has to tell us.” Rith and John watched the two of thexr for some’ time, the tall, carefully- dres$ed Englishman and the dirty na- tive. They could see that the latter was much excited, and toward the last Sir Donald himself’ seemed to lose a little of his aplomb. Finally they saw him nod'curtly to the native. who.squatted down on the pavement. A moment later he-had re- Joined theis. His usually placid face bore an expression. of anxiety. “What can be the matter?" demand- ed Rutlt “Not gything ‘for you to worry ‘about,” replled Faversham. “I'm sure 1 can arrange everything presently; but you certatnly stirred up the priests, Dorr.” “Well, whit do they intend to do?" inguired John, undisturbed. except that he did not understand a glance ex- changed by Ruth and Sir Donald. “It seems they have started a kind of holy war against us,” the baronet: answered grimly. “You desecrated their idols and: they've excited a lot of the people agast you and”— “And what?' demanded John impa- tiently. With a meuning look toward Ruth, Sir Donald faced Dorr. *This is not a place for Miss Gallon.” he said formal- She Impulsively Turnea to John. ly. “The truth of the matter is, we are known to be stopping here and the mob will undoubtedly visit us shortly.” “But the police!” . Sir Donaid looked -very uncomforta- ble indeed. **My dear fellow, don’t you realize that what you and 1 did last night was purely and simply indefensi- ble? We tried to rob a temple, to be frank about it.” “1 tried to recover some papers be- longing to us,” he protested. “We would have a stiff time trying to prove that to the officials here,” was the reply. “As a matter of fact, I can't afford to bring this up. I'm still practically an officer and 1 should have a deuce of a time clearing my- self. You can’t afford to call in the police because you're an American, and you broke British law, and 1 very much fear killed a British subject or two. . “I see,” Dorr assented thoughtfully. “But what are we to do?” “Precisely, precisely the question,” said Sir Donald. *You and I could slip away, but there is the young lady to consider.” “And the plans,” sald John doggedly. Sir Donald flushed angrily. “I am considering the young lady in this matter.” “And 1, as her guardian, have to think of her best interests,” was the retort. Faversham tugged at his mustache in perplexity. Then he sald quietly, “I think - Miss Gallon has really put her interests in my charge.” “What—what do you mean?’ stam- mered Dorr: At this moment there came from the street outside the sound of cries and yells and trampling feet. The two “We shan't interfere with .Ruth's getting away, shall- we?" John re- sponded. There was a glimmer of admiration in Faversham’s eyes as he shook his head. “No. Achmet will take her his own way. We go-an entirely-different one —if 'we esedpe- the: mob.”" g He had hardly: spoken when' th¢-out- er gate swung inward and there was a wild crush of struggling bodiés- be- tween the high pillars. A stone struck the floor between the two Etropeans. “‘Come with me,” safd’ Faversham and drew Dorr' around a corner and then inside' a small entry:. Another entry giving off' this offeredescape and they darted down it. An-instant later they were' in an empty courtyard. | “I know where T am now,” Faver- sham said codlly and opened-a gate in the opposite wall which led into a gar- den. Five minutes later the two men were strolling along a quiet lane out of sight and sound of the ‘mob. “They wiil' destroy all our things,” Dorr suggested. “No. The hotelkeeper and the po- lice will see to it that they don’t. All they wanted was you and me. Fail- ing to catch us, they will disperse.” “But where shall we find Ruth?" John went on eagerly. “Achmet will take her to a camp of beggars outside the city.” he an- swered. “But how? She won't be safe with only a native.” “Safer than with a regiment of sol- diers,” was the response. “I know where the place is. Let's go to it. 1 guarantee that we shall find Miss Gal- lon safe and sound. I know Achmet of old. He is specially trustworthy because he is a Mohammedan and he doesn’t respect idols any more than you and I do.” They finally reached the camp up the bank of the river and Achmet sa- laamed before them. “Where is the maiden?" demanded Faversham The servant rose and took the cover- ing off a large basket. Ruth smiled up at them. “I heard your voices,” ‘she said, laughing. *‘Achmet thought I ought to get out right away, but I wanted to surprise you.” “And that is the way you got out of the hotel?” demanded John, “Yes, Achmet tucked me into this basket and carried me right through all those terrible people.” “What is to be done now?’ John de- manded presently. “I'll bave Achmet get our belong- ings. sald Faversham. “This gang here is his, he says. We can’t do bet- ter than stick with them for awhile. I believe they are going up into the hills anyway. So much the better for us. Bhala is no spot for you and me Just now.” “But the idol and the plans!” protest- ed John. “We know where it is today. Tomorrow it may be a hundred miles away or hidden past our ever finding it “That is' true,” said Sir Donald. “But the safety of Miss Gallon is paramount. I will do what I can. Possibly I'll be able to do more than you think.” With this Dorr had to be content, but later when he and Ruth were alone he brought the subject up again. To his amazement, Ruth seemed lt- tle interested and her manner was an odd mixture of reserve and timidity. Gone was the old frankness and in- timacy. At last John seid quietly, “1 hope you don’t think I was wholly careless of your safety last night. My only ob- Ject was to get back your papers.” And Ruth, with 8ir Donald’s flushed face before her eyes and his: voice in' her ears, remembered her promise and was silent. CHAPTER XXVI. Wilkerson Again on the Trail. (2] T had not ‘been . difficult for. b n Harry Wilkerson and Mrs. Darnell to trace Faversham and his party from: the time they landed to their arrival in Bhala, But the idol itself, the object of their quest, still concealed its whereabouts men looked at each other. With one accord they withdrew inside the hall- way. “That's the mob coming!” Sir Donald said hoarsely. *“Now- for it!” “We must save Ruth at all events!” “Certainly,” said Faversham coldly. “But I must plan quitkly. Ah, here comes my faithful Achmet!” The servant spoke rapidly in the vernacular, and Sir Donald answered in the same tongue. Then he turned to John. “Bring Miss Gallon here quickly,” he commanded. “Don’t alarm her need- lessly.” Ruth responded to the summons without a tremor, and when a few hurried words had informed her of what was afoot she turned to the Eng- lishman and said simply, “What shall | we do?" “I'am going to put you in charge of || my old servant Achmet,” he told her. “I trust him, and-he will see you safe. Dorr and I shall have to go a separate| | way.” = By this time the mob had filled the street without and ‘was yelling for vengeance ‘on the sacrilegious white [ men, punctuating-its demands with an occasional stone against the wall. Achmet bowed- low -before Ruth and with a gesture indicated that she was to follow him. She hesitated. Sir Donald curtly said, “Hurry!” She impuisively turned to John, and he saw her'eyes filled with anxiety for him. That satisfied his wounded heart, and he urged her on. ‘When she had disappeared in the in spite of the: miost minute inquiries. “We'll simply have to watch Dorr;” Wilkerson said at last. “We know he ing on his own hook.” He Was 0106 |ing alargh-extral somiili cosfipensa- on account of them? They're mimel more: completely under the woman's)tion for-hisrisks-and-intimatedsWith| Ay that.gold 4s mine! Mine! Mine, T :‘:‘nmlnfl‘m fll‘::::l;“ f@ finding | extreme plainmess that.in.case-his- ex- precious papers ‘hi andisoput- | orbitant blackmgil was. not. paid. ‘he} s al shouted into the ing Wikerson out of the running. would' not only not accompsny them, .fil;lh ‘:uh:tm :gmmwbafi. o Strangely enough, the man, weéakly | but put it out of thiefr power to go The man was mad. vicious as he was, was possessed: by alone: an honest and whole souled love for}, For aw::hour Wilkersom: birgatned ;pt W] Jean. 1and-haggied,-but-alt to-no puvpobe. At| Wikimon seatched it away: from “She knew this, and at times: her | last he gave in and praetically strip-| pym with a gesture at “once childish tawny eyes rested:on him with unmis- | ped himself of coin, which the other | yna murderous. takable affection, but she knew -per-| pockeéted without a thank you. “T !think- I'll ‘keep this- for a me- fectly well that she would chodse| The tliree-of thiétn statted forth-un-| mento,” he ‘cried, careless -of - who' Wilkerson provided he made good by{der: a’ glimmeting moon- toward: the might: hear Bim, galning the master key and uncover-|priekts’ camp, .a'mile<or'so:away by a| He stood up, the image:in his grasp; ing the wealth of the great motlier | spring. and before'the sound-of his-biasphiemy lode. Half . an hour’s steady tramping It was Drake who brought the news | brought them within eyeshot of the of the riot in the temple and the’out-| place, and-Wilkerson went ahead to come of “Dorr’s attempt to steal the'|spy out‘the lay of things. 1dol. 3 ‘When he came back‘he roughly told “He was disguised and thought he| Drake,-in reply -to :his’qoestion, that could get away with it,” he went on.| the idol must:be in one-of: the pack “But the priests were too quick for | sacks lying about. his “It’s a case of sneak up and get a Wilkerson’s - shifty eyes narrowed.| sack each of us and then look for the “I'll get that'idol!” he boasted. idol'inr'it,” he safd. “I forgot -to tell you that the idol| “All right!” Drake growled. ut isn’t there any longer.,” Drake con-| it's'risky bustness. In‘cuse-of a muss tinued. “From what I could learn| where'll we meet:again?” the temple wasn’t considered a safe| %At our own camp,” Wilkerson ‘Whis- place for it, and it's disappeared.” pered and .led the way. “Where to?” demanded Wilkerson. When they came close to the spot “That I couldn’t find out. It was| where the natives were asleep the rather risky asking too much anyway, | three of them paused and listened. " Presently Wilkerson—gave a silent signal that ‘no one was awake; and they crept up among -the baggage. The first two sacks yielded nothing and Wilkerson was reaching out for one that seemed bulkier than the rest when their guide coughed and instant- ly:acouple of the priests' wakened: Seeing strangers, they gavean alarm, and one, apparently a soldier, fired off an ancient musket so close to Drake that he incontinently dropped his bur- den and fled. He heard Wilkerson cursing behind him, a couple of more.shots and then took to his heels in good earnest as‘he heard rapid footsteps. A" moment later Wilkerson had| caught up to him, panting and drag- ging the sack, which he had refused to surrender. Between them they carried it on fur- ther and then rested in a slight hollow till their guide came up. “If the idol isn’t in this sack,” Wil- kerson said with a snarl, “I'll go back and sheot up the whole outfit and getit.” . When the thongs were cut and the ]‘z::k:o:ag_ the guide crept away in si- great bag opened the first-object that % tl they had established the fact that| met thelr eyes was the image they| AR not far distunt Faversham st the idol bad Indeed been sent Into an-| sought, glimmerisg In the halt light. - PEIST: BY the Side OF WA cibb W other part of the country for safe keep- ngeml:omeu: be saw 1t>nvx;?l knew !lg’osslblv it wag an echo of ‘Wilker- ing. 141 quest was ended: kerson i » __Then they prepared to follow, hav-| flung the rest of the stff away and | 5% Stvage cry of triumph that stir. ing found out that Dorr and Faver-| boldly got to his fect. . She sighed and reached out one slen- sham had vanished and were suppos-| “Now for our own camp, Well just| (T LG EE B UG EC e O ed also to have gone hillward. geo where Chose plane drey Hogrowled. | pors and rested there as if she had Mrs. Darnell most unwillingly con- m‘?:l:e aud the guide both protested| ', fety. sented to stay behind, but ylelded " 8ir Donald saw that movemwent, and when Drake set before her the difi- ":h“t‘ea‘g&“x’ Cro Pt ther UL & | 1ts eyes burned with Sealonsy. ~ But culties and perils of the road they “It's the same one.” Wilkerson. said | he did not move, keeping his ears open must take. triumphantly. ) for the slightest sound, his eyes for Both men promised to be gone only | “uprage of metal, too” said Drake| the faintest shadow hetween his 50 long as would be needful to recover| .o wnow whe " » | charges and the horizon. 3 y. ow, ‘where are tle plans?” 3 the ddol, and.to both separately she| “.p g0 op 1t announced his com- (Continued next Friday) made it plain that she had gone as far panion, beating on:the -idol with his e s as she would in helping them. knuckles. “Now to find-out the open- The two men found a couple of half- ” es bloods to their liking and by judicious| 1¢ qia not take long for him to dis- expenditure of money managed to get| cover the movable eye, and when he together a small band to accompany| naq pulled that out he thrust his fin- them finto the hills. ger in and withdiew it with a folded 1t ‘was impressed upon them that the{ paper: trip was dangerous and that the hill-| “Safe and. sound,” he exulted,drop- men frequently dropped what small| ping the image to the ground, where pretense they offered of peaceableness and warred on friend and foe alike. It was through these also that they| learned more specifically the route taken by the priests in charge.of the. idol. Equipped at last, they started forth and for two days kept pretty closely] to the river, which wound about through the hills, mounting slowly to its source in the mountains. Several times they heard of Faver- 'sham and Dorr, but Wilkerson refus- ed to turn aside or delay once on the trail of the idol. And ‘at last they/| ¢ame within: view of the little caval- cade which was escorting the god to] a place of safety. Vile as were the men he had hired, Wilkerson dared not trust them too| far. He knew that they were supet- stitious, and he feared that when ft] came to a battle between avarice and inborn terror of the supernatural he] would' be left in' the lurch. 8o he warn¢d Drake not to ‘appear. too _anxious and by no means to let: their followers know that they intend- ed to seize the image and take it away with them. “But if the papers are in that idol,” Drake protested, “we ought to be able to get them and replace the old image, with nobody a jot the worse.” 3 “That may be possible,” was the re- sponse. “On the other hand, the plans may be concealed so that it will take time to find them.” They discussed a dozen -plans and finally decided that the next night the| . two of them, accompanied only by | The First-Object That Met: Their-Eyes thelr guide, should make the trial. Waé the-Imags, They Sought; *‘But-supposing they have the image, | it lay staring grotesquely at the stars where shall we find it?" questioned through its single eye. Drake, *“They have a lot of stuff in| Drake and Wilkerson carefully ex- ve -their* idol,” “The idol isn't there any longer,” Drake continued. bLut.a white man who lives with the natives hinted that they had taken it up the river into the hills.” With this slight clew both Drake and Wilkerson toiled unwearledly un- “Give you a copy!” he snarled. TRUTH TRIUMPHS. Citizens Testify for the Public Benefit. A truthful statement of a Bemidji citizen, given in his own words should convince the most skeptical about the merits of Doan’s Kidney Pills. If you suffer from backache, nervousness, sleeplessness, urinary disorders or any form of kidney ills, use a tested kidney medicine. A Bemidji citizen tells of Doan’s Kidney Pills. Could you demand more convinc- ing-proof of merit? P. M. Dicaire, grocer, 1101 Irvine Ave., Bemidji, says: “I was afflicted for fifteen years with kidney trouble. I had pain in the small of my back and twinges when stooping or lift- ing. My back also ached at night. 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W¢ll try & The: climate did not suit her;'nor: the| food, nor the primitive modes of travel, and her temper grew worse and, worse. <% Drake promised to do some-investigat ' -The . they feared its being stolen again they 1| son’s sole response. thelr paeks. and you may be sure they | amined their find, and Wilkerson laugh- have concenled the idol well. Unless | €3 almost hysterically. “The gold {sn’t 'a thousand feet from Wwouldn't’ be’ going to all this pains.” the main tunnel of the ‘Master Key “We'll. find it all right.” was Wilker- | mine!” he said" trlumphautly and thrust the plans.into-his bosom’ before The evening came when they were | Drake could see more: to put their scheme to the test. Thelr| “If-those plans.are l0st or anything own little company made camp and | happens to you,” Drake said, with an after supper gradually went to sleep. 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