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"THE BLACK' RIBBON.
L. T. MEADE.
(Author of "A Woman in Grey," &c.)
SINOPEROFINSTALEENTET to IV.-Maurice Dela Gold, a yorug doctor of great promies, is in love with his cousin, Hulen Lumedale, who, after a six mouths' visit to Russia, iras roturnot a physical wreck, Eat will not consent to see any specialist, and Maurice suspects that she is not as ill us she apprate. Helen, aftor hinting at some mysterious work se ha to perform, makes her cousin promise his assistance
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TM¤, 1904
domino concealing the upper part of her face. There was something about her which immediately arrested special attention. People asked who she was, people marvelled at her: grace. She appeared for a minute dancing with the Black Brunswicker, who apparel na though for the purpose, and then vanished into the dark shadows of the surrounding trees, But again and again she came forth, and wherever she appeared the Back Brunswicker was in her company, bending over her and talking to her.
By this time people knew who almost all the merry dancers www, for domines had been raised and bright eyes had revealed their se- oret, and the laughter had grown morrier and morrier. But no one could tell who the Black Brunswicker was, nor who the Indy represent
either.
guileless father and mother are scarcely worth consideration, but I fear I don't know why I fear, but I de fear that young man.”
Rawlinson, however, was tired, her bedroom was comfortable. She undressed and lay down, and presently full asleep.
Very different was Helen's state. She was afraid to lock her door. She knew there was nothing for it, but to undress and get into bed. She must hide the things in which she had ventured to Mount Edge. Her sisters would be sure to rush in, however late the hour, to tell her of the delights of the ball. They might fad her awake, if nha liked, but certainly in bed and apparently unable to move. She was trembling violently. She had not expected the end of ber strange adventure to come so soon, or rather the beginning of the life of danger
reflection caused her nerves to steady themselves, and her heart to heat with a sense of triumph. fear nothing" she said to herself," and I am approaching the resurrection of a great people. I also will fear nothing. All my own loves must die within me, all except the love of humanity." Then she began to pray forvently, and her sense of rapture and confidence in hers and in the Professor grow greater.
ill to anyone, yet in another way she is alto- gather out of your reach, being called upon ta tread a path which you can never join her in, and to lead a life which must be altogether apart from you. If there is a suture at the end of the journey of life, we may meet on quothor plans, and in a better world, and an- derstand what is hidden to us here. Do, please, leave The Pin to-morrow morning. Make any excuse you like, and when you go forget your cousin, Halen Lumsdale."
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through thick and thin. As soon as he line given his |ing Night, in all her graceful splendour, was which lay before her, and yet a little quiot still silent as the grava. Helen know, however, Aspern, cruiser, 2497 tons, 20 guns, 7800 b.p. Gromoboi, cruiser, 12,354 tons, 44 guns, 14,509
word he learns that Professor Kristofski, in whosp household Helon stayed whilst in St. Petersburg, is
Maurice Delufiold. in the comparatively simo to visit her on the morrow. Meanwhile Hupert, Helen's brother, in an interview with Kitty Fan-plo dress of a gentioman of two hundred year- bridge, with whom he is deeply in love, has promised ago, approached the side of the lady who repre- to do all in his power to render it easier for his sister sented Night. Bo was attracted, witheat know- to return to Russie. The young man tells Maares ing why, by her undulating and graceful move- of this proming, which adds to the latter's wense of ments. He was filled with the sensation that he mystery, which again is greatly deepened by his certainly knew ber. In a low tone he naked her ing Holen during the night, walking in the gurden as though for exercise. During a conversation between
if she would accept him as her knight to the Helen and Kristofski, Kitty tries to extreta promjer banqueting hall on the other side of the ball from Maurice of a nature andlar to that he has room, but when the rogaost was made, she gave already given to Halen, anging that they ara is need a sweeping ourtsey, and again laying her hand of true, og frits. After talk with the profes on the arm of the Black Brunswicker, signified -sor, Delâliela confirme his suspicions that selon is
that he would be her knight for that occasion, mired up in some plot, and, after trying to dissuade her, informs her that he lauds to go to St. Potor-
Delafield bowed. The conduct of the ludly was burg with her to act as her protector. Helen's aureo, all that was natal under the circumstances, who is a tool of the profesor's, informa her master but it puzzled him, and he followed her move- of the growing attachment of Itelet and Maurico.
nents as she left the room. It was just then but he in very ponddent of his power over the girl.
that the Black Brunswicker stooped and spoke and considers it would be easy to got Maurice out o
in her ear. the way should occasion arise. In order to get her parent's consent for Heleir's retira to Rusia, the professor tells then that she has been musimeriseddell. Do you want supper?** ibers by a man who fell ill immediately after a séance, thus being prevented from waking this girl from ho trance. He is now recovered, but cannot come to England. Hele, therefore, to be completely restored to health. must go to him, Maurice, on luarning th professor's plans, taxes Haten with shaming her illness, and extracts a comise that she will not start ou the journey unless hu is with her.
CHAPTER VII.
The night of the fancy ball was one of the most beautiful of the season. It had been ar runged with great care by Kitty Pembridge, who seemed horn to get up these impromptu entertainments, carrying them through with ont effort or any sense of toil. Every available girl and young won under thirty that could be found in the neighbourhood was secured for the occasion. Several other guests were invited from London, and not only was Mount Edge illed to overflowing, but also The Pines, for Mr. Lumedale, quite restored to good humor, and no longer in the least afraid, was as keen to help the Pembridges as man could be.
*I will do anything for you," he said smiling into Kitty's fascinating face, "provided you keep that ugly professor out of my sight."
***Oh, but he's not ugly, Squire," was Kitty's laughing rejoinder.
Keep him away from me. I don't like him
***We are safe under the oak tree by the fairy
"No." said Helen Lumsdale, for of course it was sho.. She spoke in a thrilling whisper.
**Then come," wid her companion. All the other guests were crowding into the refreshment room, and no one, not even the gentlemen of the merry time of King Charles, observed the twe as they went out into the night. By and bye they left the mere immediate grounds belonging to Mount Edge, und were seated under the wide spreading oak tree; here it was as black as night.
"Now, Helen." said Professor Kristoiski. we are safe to talk together in a low tone, but for the sake of prudence suppose we converse in the Russian tongue."
Holon signitiet her assant by just touching his haud with hors.
I think Rebecca Rawlinson is present," said the Professor,
As he uttered the words Rebecca made u slight rustle with her dress.
I am here," she said. "The time is very short, and there is much to be done. We leave to-morrow night, do we not P*
"Yes," said Professor Kristofski. "You and this young lady leave The Pines to-morrow night after the rest of the family have gone to bed, but I shall not meet you until we are on board the ship. We taka ship at Liverpool and
*When we know there is a Resurrection we
Between four and live in the morning the rest of the party arrived home. Helen heard the gay voices downstairs, then the trip of light young feet as they approached to the bedroom floor, then a manly voice saying "Good-night, Anne. good night, Marjory." The steps passed Halen's door. Back went her wayward heart with a sense of longing and regret. The sorest thorn in her cup was the thought that she must part with Delafiel.
When Helen had finished writing the letter | which she did swiftly, and in bold characters, and without any attempt at disguise, she put it into an envelope and swiftly orossing the room, opened the door and looked out. The dawn had now very far advanced, and she could see down the broad corridors. But the entire house was
that she was running a fearful risk in walking, down the long passage, which led from her bed room to that of her cousin at the other anil. į Yet she felt she taust go, for it was necessary that Maurice should be out of the way, and necessary for her own pace of mind that she should say to him what she had said in the letter. She looked behind her with a sensation of fright, and then in front of her with a sensation of courage, and then she swiftly and silently went forward. Not a board creaked, not a sound did she make. By and bye she reached her cousin's door. She put her hand with a firma grip on the handle. She tried to turn it, but it seemed to resist. She tried again, again it rosisted. Then suddenly it flew open wide, and Delefeld himself stood before her.”
"I thought it was you," he said quite calmly. "I felt sure it was. What is it, Helen?'
"This letter," she said, in alow strained voice. I
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But after all it is right," she said to her-It is for you. Read it, and act on it. FareComete, gunbost, 525 tous, 4 guns, 438 h.p., self. Women in my position give up their | Well." lovers over and over All the same I am glad he is my lover. I am glad he has told me what | above a whisper. at least I always guessed,"
A girl swiftly approached the door. The handle was turned, and the bright, resy, charm- ing face of Marjory looked in. She was about to retiro again when Helen called hier in.
"I'm awake! Come in, Mag," she said. Marjory entored with a little ory of pleasure. Anne followed. They looked sweet in their me- litoval dresses of the middle history of England. Marjory removed her coif, and Anas laid her. bonnet on the bed.
"Oh, it's all over," said Marjory. It was heavenly. But how are you, dear Helen !
Sit down and tell me all about it," said
Helou. "I want to hear just everything"
*Then wo will,” said Marjory. Which of us shall toll the story, Anne P
You, for you'll tell it best," replied Aune. Marjory went on eagerly.
Oh, it was too wonderful. Talk of fairy. land: It was beyond anything I, even in my wildest dreaus, imagined, Öh, Helen, why don't we have fanoy balls every day! Why must we step down to the real binmdrum things of life?
"Because it is best," said Helen.
Farewell?" he cried, his voice rising just
For the present, Maurice, farewell. Don't') keep me. If I were discovered now, all would be lost. Road the letter, and act on it.
(To be confiütad.}
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we arrive at the great St. Petersburg itself."
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Helen felt a thrill going through her heart.about wherever I went. He wore his domino, Centurion, battleship, 10,50 toti, Capt. Fege Peito, gunboat, Lieut. Lavissière, Tongku
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"I hate that talk about 'best, 3" remarked
"Now I had a knight who just followed me
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"You are quite a darling" said Kitty. And so the fun rose, fast and furious and great was the excitement and joy when the night itself arrived.
It was on the evening of that same day, and left The Pines for the scene of festivities, that Helen herself lay on a couch in her room, with her maid, Rebecca Rawlinson, standing near"
.bor.
Is it time she said suddenly.
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"Our mission is very great, is it not?" said the Professor, bending towards her
I shall be able to walk again," she sail. "But why this secrecy?" she added the next moment. I thought you had arranged with doctor, why should we steal away, as it were, in the night!"
You must write to kira-you ranst tell him fully your reasons," said the Professor. Ho objected when I spoke to him; he lost his ten been well but for that Döglish cousin of yours. the young English doctor whom I dislike, and whom I hope you dislike as much."
Saladin was. His greatest friend, and that he knew Richard Cour de Lion very intimately, And as he said the words who should come up but Richard Coeur de Lion himself, and there was that mite Marjory, leaning on his arm. I were both a little afraid."
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move till then.**
"It is very strange," continued Helen," how weak my limbs have got through all this forced inaction. If I didn't take a quiet walk some. where each night I should be almost as good an paralysed by now.
Rebecca shrugged her shoulders.
The time of deception is nearly over. she said. "We shall be on board in less than z
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Cone de Lion was," said Marjory: "he was
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But I don't dislike him at all." said Helen. only Roger Bates, our next door neighbour. It Hart, torpedo-boat dostroyer, 280 tons, 6 guba, Takon, destroyer, Lient. Gaillard, Saigon There is danger from the Englishman," snatched off his domino and saw his face. H. Humber, storeship, 1,610 tons, Comdr. P. M: Vanban, battleship, (resorve) f150 tons, 23 guns, San Francisco, cruiser, 4098 tons, 27 guns, 9913
"Quite the contrary."
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week, and then you can walk as much as you leaps over all obstacles and makes light of and he said it was nonsense to apo being Richard Janns, torpedo-boat destroyer, 230 tons, & gaps. Hussard, cruiser, 1857 tons, 15 guns, 2900 h.p., Villalobos, gunboat, 347 tons, 3 guns, 500 h.p.,
like. There will be no earthly object in keep ing up the fallacy when once you have quitted England."
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But you forget, Rebecca, I have told yet that my cousin gons with us. "Indeed, that he doesn't."
Why should you object ?" "We don't want him; he has nothing to do with us; he will be a hindranco; he will run his own neck into danger; he comes because he is in love with you, su you know perfectly well, Helen Lumsdale, thut- thing to do with him a never have any.
I wish." said Helen in a faint, vuice, that I had no goue to Patersburg, I can scarcely tell you how miserab; your words make me.”
I knew you were falling in love with him," said Rebecca.
said Rebecc· then. He is determined, and he is strong, a weak. and he is passionately devot ed to my young lady. Devotion of that sort difficulties, and thinks nothing of dangers; he must not come with us.'
Come with us said Kristofski in grant alarm. "Has he any intention of doing so?"
"It is his firm determination to accompany Miss Lansdale to Petersburg. If he gets the least inkling that she is
is going you will and him on board the good ehip."
"He will rue it if he comes," said the Pro- feasor in a low tone, and there was something in his voice which made Helen tremble.
After a time he bent towards her, and began
to speak in a low voice.
Under the sireunstances there is nothing before us but fight," he said, "and in this I see nothing dishonourable. Our path of thorns must be frod together, side by side, whether we like it or not. There are dangers of all enrts Lamsdale, you have no fear."
was his voice betrayed him. And then I
said I was very dishonourable, but somehow I don't think he was angry, and we went away and walked by ourselves on the grass nutside, Cour de Lion, and that all he really cared about in life was to walk with a girl whom he liked in the moonlight. Oh, yes, I wonder I can tell you such things, Helen. You are so far above ús.” "By no means," said Helen. "I can imagine nothing quite so rapturous as walking alone in the moonlight with one you love."
Who would suppose that you would say that," replied Marjory glancing at Anne. "But," she continued, "I must tell you more We could not find Cousin Maurice anywhere, although everyone was asking about him. But there was splendid man dressed as a Black Brunswicker, taller than most of the others. and with such an air about him. And he walked with a strange, a very strange lady who was dressed in black, with silver stars, to resemble Night. And she and the Black Brunswicker, people stopped talking just to look at them. They want from room to room, and made such a sensation. The real reason why they were so fussed over was because no one had the faintest I never saw anyone walk idea who they were. quite so beautifully as that lady, and somehow she reminded me did she remind you of any
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She bent toward Helen and looked into her ahead of us, but if I know you aright, Holen wherever they went, crested a sensation, and Robin, river gunboat, 85 tons, 2 guns, 24. Nowe, gunboat, 1009 tons, 8 gaus, 875 h.P-sale daily at Mr. H. RÜTTONJEE'S
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Well now, is my laly realy, or will she give up this madness?"
I can't" said Helen restlessly. "I must go.*
But if you are discovered? Think what that
means,
"I shan't be. I promise to keep in the stadow. And you have told the Professor; he will expect me
He laughed when I spoke to him; he said you were daring enough for anything. He doesn't believe for a moment that you will be discovered. But I don't know. That young aman seems to have eyes at the back of his head." Rakul to avoid Maurice, and as for the rest, how can the ever ringlo mo-
ment suspect who lac
**Well if you will, you will,” said Rebecca. *You are coming to, aren't you, Robecca ?
Yes, in the dress of a Russlam passant girl. It will suit me admirably, won't it? Ah how well I know the movements-the shrug of the shoulders, the slow swing of the head, the un- gainliness and yet the women of the apper classes, their grace is as watohless as it is the reverse in that of the peasants. Now then, for Helen, put on your robes of disguise.”
A few minutes later two figures might have been seen gliding away from The Pins They wont by many short cuts and through divers winding paths in the direction of Mount Edge, By and bye one bade the other adieu and glided swiftly into the midst of a inerry throng. The ball itself was held on a raised floor in the mid- als of the lawn. There was an awning overhead with open siles so that the air could come in Within was the light of any Chinese lanterns, and gay and aprightly was the scene. Nymphs and gnomes, dwurfs and giants, fairies of the doll, brownies of the glade, mingled and Commingled. Here was a stately Minerva, a majestic and graceful Joan of Arc in her white armour; Lady Jano Grey in all her beauty; Charlotte Corday, with the resolution which made her mission of such effect. Here was Matilda of Eugland and Isabella of Spain; here were the. Princes of the Tower; walking arm in arm. Here, in fact, were motley crǝw, belonging to all history past and present. Most of the men and the ladies also wore domfares, but a few showed their faces, Amongst those who were completely concealed there now entered a lady in black roles, with single star glitering on her forehead, and a
"None," she said.. Rawlinson came close, and took one of Helen's hands.
"You are cold, madam you tremble," said the maid in a sympathetic tone,Ought not my mistress to zeturn to The Pines, ar F
Yes, that would be best," said the Profes- sor, rising. Helen, this good Rawlinson will give all directions, Allyon have to do is to obey her. Say nothing whatever to your cousin, hot trust yourself to me. I should havo preferred to take you openly, but as that cusuot be we will steal away by stealth. By this time to morrow we will be in the train which will take us to Liverpool. The steamer is due to start at Thus we will be fer ont to sen by the time your father and mother discover your flight."
"But I shall return, shell I not?" said Helon. "That doponds," said the Professor in a very soloma veico, "What is life "
siz o'clock on the mamming after to-morrow
The moon had been ridden by a bank of aloud. Now it showed its face. The clonds which had covered it revealed a vivid silver lin- ing. The light was reflected on Helen's face The Professor went up and took her hand.
"Noblest and grandest of womon," he said, do you not know that during all time, through every generation of the work, your name will be held up for blessing."
thinking, hat she was silent.
Or for opprobrium," she could not help
one, Anne ?”
"Yes," said Anne, she reminded me of Halan. I could have sworn once that it was Halen. But then, you poor darling, you can't walk"
Oh, indeed, I can't," said Helen. "What wouldn't I have given to be there.”
I wish you had been. I saw a man who might have been our Consin Maurice go up to the lady who represented Night, and ask her something, and I think she refused him what- ever it was, for he went away looking very sed. But, oh dear, what matters that sort of thing? was all too exciting, too marvellous, Oh, It I do wish, I do wish we might have it all
over again."
"You must go to bed, both of you, now.". said Helen. You can tell me the rest in the morning. You are tired, you want sleep, not- wHhstanding the happy expression in your eyes."
The girls kissed their sister affectionately, and left the room still chattering together.
When they were all gone, and the house waS as silent as the grave, Holon stepped out of bed, and going to bar writing-table drew it over to the window. The moot bad not yet sat, and there was besides the first faint dawn in the sky. She wrote a long letter. It ran as follows:--
"Dear Maurice.
A few minutes later the mysterious lady who represented Night might have been seen, had anyone observed her, crassing the fields back to The Pinos with Roberen Rawlinsen as her guide. By and bye they reached the grounds, "I want you to undo what you said to walked up the line and entered the house. In mo to-day. Thave a task before me in which the moment she reached it she turned to Rawanted to me, in such a way, in such a manner. a few minutes Helen was in her own rooin, and you have no part. It has been suddenly pre- linson.
that I cannot refuse it, and what I want you to
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"You may go" she said. "I do not want do, my dear cousin, is to give me up, to forget your company. I wish to be stona...
me if you canDon't stay hera longer than "But, my dear young lady, you are not fit to you can help. Go to-morrow if you con. I be alone. Why your face now shows that you want you to have this lettor in the morning. It are on the verge of breaking dowIL"
is very private, for your eyes alone. If 1 did "I shall not break down. If I am to go not trust you so much I should not write to you. through this thing, I must go through it in my You see, I trust you absolutely and apprehend no danger of your ever showing these few words to another. Burn this letter when you have read it, or if that is too much to ask, keep it where no one can ever find it, aud forget your Consin Holen, for, although in some ways she is worthy of you, for in truth she means no dishonçur, and
own way."
Rawlinson jokel at ber, nodded her head suspicionaly, and slowly left the room.
"What I have to guard against," thought the raid, is my mistress meeting Dr. Dola field; he is the source of danger. The poor old
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