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The Man From Hooie A Novclizaiion of Ills Play of the Same Name By BOOTH TARXINGTON and HARRY ICON WILSON Copyright, 1900. by American Preaa Association CHAPTER XIV. BLACKMAII,. PIKE was still standing with the letter In his band, looking after F.tliel. when he awoke to (he realization of what her words meant to him She had given her promise, and she did not mean that anything in the world should make her revoke it. That promise was sacred to tier, just ns If It had been spoken befi re n clergy man. In his heart Pike knew he would have to give in If he was to make her happy, and yet he knew that In mak ing tier temporarily happy he would be making her eternally miserable. If he could have the strength to hold out against her and refuse to sanction the marriage ho knew the crew of aristocrats would never accept her without the cash, and that by the terms of John Simpson's will could never lie theirs without tils consent. Of his own hopes he could see tint the faintest glimmering. He had Ir retrievably offended the girl, and she would hate him nil her life for It, he feared. Ills entrance into her new phase of life had been unfortunate. llis continuance in It was little else than on insult, according to her way of thinking And Jim Cooley, whom he had trusted to find the flaw in the Hawcastle escutcheon that he knew bad existed, had fated him'miserably. The lawyer felt that he was a long way from home. He sighed and turned to where the sun was sinking in a haze of red across the bay. Then he heard voice of Horace and chim ing with It the cultured accents of Lord Hawcastle. Apparently they were coming to seek him. She had reiterated his refusal. Wearily he turned again to the au tomobile and leaned against it. As he did so he heard Horace say: “Hut Ethel says Mr Pike positively refuses.” In return he heard Hawcastle reply: “Leave him to me. In ten minutes he will be as meek as a lamb.” Dumbly Tike wondervd what fresh argument the earl had to offer aud ruentally steeled himself against It As lie looke<l up he encountered the steady glare of the earl. “My dear I’lke,” began the latter, “there is a certain question”— “I said I would not discuss that with you. 1 meant what 1 said,” observed Daniel quietly. “This is another question,” went on the other, heedless of the warning or nt least unaffected by It. this afternoou I developed a great anxiety concerning the penalty prescribed by Italian law for those for tunate and Impulsive Individuals who connive at the escape or concealment of certain unfortunates who are want ed by the police.’’ Daniel looked at him, with a smile. you’re all worked up about that, gre £oy?” JjJawcastle glared at him, bul went on. “So deeply that I ascertained the penalty for It. For the person whose kind heart has so betrayed him the penalty Is two years In prison, and Italian prisons, 1 am credibly Informed, are—unpleasant.” IMke ruminated and folded his letter. “Being In Jail ain't much like au Elks’ carnival," he observed. "Even n citizen of your admirable country could not escape If his com plicity were proved—lf he were caught In the act. 1 will bo plain with you." These last words had an ominous note. “Let us imagine that a badly wanted man appeared upon the per gola here and made an appeal to one of your countrymen who. for the pur (j j‘‘ s of argument, is at work upon ’ Ray that the too amiable . A. Boyi, conceal? the fugitive under ■ii was immobile and afterward, with ( . anivnnoe of a friend, deceives ’* '* .leers of the law and shelters the I' 1 ' to.nni. say, in a room of that lower e lm there." ,-.iie looked about in the growing twi ' iht and pointed dramatically to the jt ,-indow Pike, now thoroughly luter icsted and with his pulse beating a rapid tattoo, followed his linger The earl went on: ' “Imagine, for instance, that the shad ow which appears upon that curtain were that of the wanted uiau. Would you not agree then to a reasonable re quest?” Daniel swallowed painfully, for he saw in some manner that that sway ing window curtain which had caught bis eye an hour ago had held a dis tlnet menace. It seemed too bad that this should he the end of it all—till the defenses he had raised for the girl of his dead friend should be swept away in an tnstaut by a hit of folly. “What would he the nature of that request?" he asked. “It would concern a certain alliance --might concern a certain settlement,” the earl replied softly. "If the request were refused, what would the consequences he?" Pike went on, with lowered eyes, for he would not trust himself to meet those of the nobleman. “Two years at least In prison for the American.” "Looks b.'d fer-jthat A meric, n, eh?" Hike inquired whimsically. Lord Hawcastle stepped close to him. “If this fellow countryman of yours were assured that the law would be permitted to take its course if a favor able answer to a certain question were not received in an hour within that hotel, what, in your opinion, would the answer be?" Hike looked up from the letter he was twisting In his hands, and his thin shoulders took on a squarer atti tude. He looked ids antagonist square ly in the eye. but he did not raise tlie tone of his- voice. I i V II mt -v v // )/ jj\ ' ;V J M / k\*| g"?c> "x. S / \%.i f x jb Af* V//v/ 'k \ I'/l; / m 4m /, ' -s (jj mm im ft ■ Hi | 1 it T Jy \ “HE'D TELL YOU HE'D SEE YOU /.V HADES FIRST." ‘Tr’ would depend a good deal on which of my countrymen you caught. If it depended on the one I know best he'd tell you he’d see you in hades first.”’ For an instant the earl looked fixed ly at Daniel, and his face went red and white by turns. There was a dan gerous flash in his eyes, and he step ped a trifle closer and half raised liis walking stick. Then, with a mut tered oath, he dropped it, picked up his hat from tlie bench where he had thrown it and walked to the hotel steps. ‘ You have au hour," he said, menac ingly turning. "At the end of that time—we will know what to do.” Daniel must have stood there ten minutes after Ilawcastle had gone, and the twilight came down and euvel oped him with Us softness. As the lights came out here and there he turn ed and looked over at the windows of Yon Grollerhagen's suit and noted the shadow still ou the window blind. "Looks to me like doc’s in this tiling and ought to be told,” he murmured. lie found his way slowly across the grass atid up the steps and in another moment tapped upon the door of the (Jennan’s rooms. Tlu* door was opened by Kibiero. who informed him that Von (IroUerhngen was dressing He fomnl his friend adjusting .his white ?ravat before a mirror. Within live minutes he had acquaint ed the other with all that had passed and had received a smile in return Von Grollorhagen refused to take the matter seriously. “l’ouf!” he said. “Surely you eftn trust this Lord Hawcastlo not to men tion it. He must know that the conse quences for you as well as for me would be. to say the least, disastrous. Surely you made that clear to him.” Daniel smiled gently. "No,” he answered grimly. “He made it clear to me. Two years in jail, and if I don’t up tuy mind In fifty minutes from now to do what he W’ats me to do”— -wnat is it that he wants you to do?” asked the German. “The young lady’s father trusted me to look after her. and if I won’t prom ise to let her pay £150,000 for that — well, you've seen it around here, haven't you?” “I have observed It. if you refer to the son of Lord Ilaweastlc.'' answered Vun Grollerhagen gravely. “Well, if I don’t agree to that Ivnnoff goes to Siberia and you and I to jail.” Von Grollerbagen looked at him quickly. “He threatens that! What do you in tend to do?” “I can't agree. There wouldn't be any trouble to it if It was only me. They could land me for two years or twenty. Hut I can’t do what they want, even to let you and Ivanoff out. It ain't my money. All I can do is to hint that you get out right away. Ivanoff can't go. They’ve got a ring around this place.” “You could get away, too, my friend,” said the German, watching him softly. “You had not thought of that?” “No, sir, and I’m not going to think of it. But you”— “As for me, I shall go,” said Von Grollerbagen. standing up “Well, that’s part of the load off n:j mind. I haven’t had the nerve to tell that poor fellow in there, though.” Yon Grollerbageu motioned to Ri blere. “Appeilez le monsieur la!” he com manded and pointed to the other door of the chamber. The man opened it at once and beckoued to lvanoff. “Ivanoff, some unexpected difficul ties have arisen,” said the German. “The police have discovered your pres ence here, and persons who wish evil to my friend have threatened to make trouble. He can do nothing further to save you unless he betrays a sacred trust” “It’s the truth, old tnau,” said Dan iel feelingly. “I can’t do it.” For a moment the Russian refugee staggered and supported himself with his hand on the table. Then he looked up. “I thank you for what you have tried to do.” Von Grollerhagen went on: “In the meantime my friend believes Naples a safe place for me. And so nuf wiedersehen.” Pike extended his hand, which the German took. “Goodby, doc, and God bless you!” he said. And Von Grollerhagen squeezed Pike's fingers. “To our next meeting,” ae said and in a moment was gone. CHAPTER XV.. "he's a bvssia.n nosle!” THE instant he had disappeared Ivauoff crossed rapidly to the small table near the bedroom and picked up u cigarette from a bos that lay there with a bottle. “J thought so. Russian!" he said, and in answer to Pike's look of inquiry went on. “That man. your friend, who calls himself Von Grollerhageu, is not a German—he is a Russian—not only that—he is a Russian noble. I see it in a hundred ways that you cannot.” “He helped us this afternoon," said Daniel, but Ivauoff did uot seem to hear him. “I have felt it inevitable that I should go back to Siberia ever since I came here”— “Herbaps”— began Daniel, but the other interrupted. “There la no ‘perhaps’ for me. There has never been a ‘perhaps’ since I met Helene, my wife—she who sent me to the mines, site and my dear English friend.” For a moment Daniel was thought ful; thpn he looked up quickly. “What was his name?” he asked. “Glenwood —I shall never forget it,” the Russian replied. “lie had con tracts with the ministry of finance. He supplied hydraulic machinery to the government. The name Glenwood means nothing to you, and there are a million Helenes in France. 1 prayed God to let me meet them before I was taken, but”— He paused as a knock came upon the door. “It is the carabi nieri!” lie- said hoarsely and shrank back. “Not yet,” answered Pike quietly. “Go back to your room. We won't throw our hands into the discard until we’re called, and 1 guess we’ll keep on raising.” He waited a moment until Ivanoff had retired and then opened the door. Mariano stood without bow ing. “Milndi Creech—she ask you would speak with her a few minutes,” he said. “Where is site?” asked Pike. “Here, sir,” replied the man. “Tell her to come right in. Ah, come in. ma’am.” he went on as Lady Creech appeared in the doorway. When he had closed the door behind her she said coldly: “My brother-in law fools that some one well acquainted with Miss,Gran ger-Si mpson's ambitions and her inner nature should put the case finally to you before we proceed to extremities,” she said. “Yes, ma’am.” answered Daniel. “My brother-in-law has made us aware of the state of affairs, and wo are all quite in sympathy as to what should be done to you, but in the kind ness of our hearts We condone your offense- if you accede to our reasona ble demands.” Daniel looked at his watch. “In twenty minutes?” he asked. “In twenty minutes,” she replied frigidly. “You say he told all of y* \\ Did h * tell Miss Ethel?” Daniel asked. “it has not been thought proper. Young girls should be shielded frmu everything disagreeable." she answer ed pompously, and Daniel grinned. “Yes. ma'am,” he raid. “That was the idea that got me into this trouble. You see. I knew your interest in her. I've handled all her accounts”— "If you don’t mind we’ll omit all tradesmanlike references," remarked the old lady acidly. “It has been sug gested that you make this opposition M i fcN 'pA\ 1/\\ {i /i i{ 1 \l U ' 1 TANARUS) v \Mi\ VAV k h u IfK p ■ , N a l! “/ guess we'll keep on raising."’ because you have a sentimental inter est in the young lady yourself. We can comprehend no other grounds." “Me!” echoed Daniel in surprise. “You can’t ‘comprehend.’ But you can comprehend I could have no hope, can’t you?” “One never knows,” replied Lady Creech loftily. “We had thought to offer her an alliance with a family that for 700 years’— “Yes, ma’am, I know—Crecy and Agiucourt,” interjected Pike, hut she paid no attention. —“has never been sullied by the low ideals of trade and barter”— “Wait a minute, Mrs. Creech,” said Daniel quickly, tugging at his coat pocket. “I’ve got a letter right here that tells me your brother-in-law was in business—and 1 respect him for it— only a few years ago.” “A letter from whom?” demanded the lady angrily, rising. “Jim Cooley, our vice consul at Lon don. lie says Mr. Mawcastle”— “Mr. Hawcastle!” ejaculated Lady Creech. “Well, 1 can call a person cap or doc or colonel, but I don’t just know how to use the words you have over here far those things. I don’t mean any dis respect. Just let me run on in my own way. Jim says your brother-in-law was in btisiness in Russia”—he stopped suddenly, for an idea had occurred to him—“ln business in Russia!” he peated dazedly. “Why didn't I th*c of that”— “Since some of your officials have been spying”— Lady Creech began, but he interrupted. “Never mind. He was in business in Russia. I don’t say he was peddling shoestrings or Wienerwurst” she screamed. “He was probably”- he stopped a moment and looked at her. I, ■ f;| tj. ■'?4 {!' fe >V i /TX TTOT# v \ Kx IN A \V /\ fe 7 f v />/ 4 "Have you ever heard of the name of— Glenwood t" he‘asked quickly. “He did not have contracts with the government for hydraulic machinery, I suppose?” he asked tensely. The old woman tossed her head. “Even if he did, he protected the his toric name,” she replied proudly. “I believe yen!” said Daniel fervent ly. “Have you ever heard the name of —Glenwood?” he asked quickly. “Is your mind wardering?” asked Lady Creech. “Glenwood ITiory is the name of the property Hawcastle inher ited from his mother. Can you state its connection with the subject:’’ Daniel almost staggered with the thought—the knowledge that came to him. He looked up. “That’s how he protected it.” he said. “He took the name of—Glen wood. God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform! Lady Creech,- tell your brother-in-law he can hav£ his answer here—in ten minutes.” As she swept from the room In dig nified amazement Hike sank into a chair for a moment and fairly glowed with eagerness. j CO XT I NT' El> NK X T \V EK 1C 1 gggggggggggg You are proud of your wife and chil dren. Why don’t you bring them to us to be photographed? We will give you -a picture that will make you prouder still. ALIEN’S ART STUDIO WINDER, GEORGIA. Schedule Gainesville Midland Railway. SOUTH BOUND No. 11 —Lv. s : 40 a. m. No. 13 —Lv. 2:00 p m. no. lo —Lv. 11:15 a ni : Sun. only. * NORTH BOUND No. 12 — Vt. 5:10 am. No. 14 —At. 12:10 p m. No. 16—A.. 4:00 pm ; Sun. onlv