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pe cee BOB YOUNGER’S FATE. “Else why should you be satisfied with my con- duct as long as I was content to squander my money in drink and gaming at your house without mention- Ing such a thing as love?”’ ; “A veritable Solomon for wisdom, but you have commenced to display it somewhat too late to be of any advantage to you.’’ “Too true, alas! but I can wait for the denoue- ment with such fortitude as I may possess,” “So be it; but the charm of your conversation has _ caused me to forget my errand. You are now to be removed to a different apartment, in which your bonds can be dispensed with, and your body given a freedom which will doubtless prove most welcome.’”’ A knock on the door brought two men, who, with- out a word, lifted Theo and bore him away, followed by the girl. | They passed through a hall, then traversed several chambers, and finally descended a dark flight of stairs, pausing at-length before a grim looking door, This was opened, and the party entered. Theo was deposited on the damp and musty floor of the apartment, in which he was destined to pass Many a weary and miserable day. The place was in almost total darkness, save a weak ray of light that struggled in through a small _ chink near the ceiling. “Loose him, boys, and make him as comfortable as you can,”’ said the Queen, with an aggravating smile, as she stood at the door. One of the men whipped out his knife, and a mo- ment later Theo was free. © | Why not make an attempt for liberty? The thought and the deed were almost. simultane- ous. Lying perfectly still but for a second or two, | : com (e 00 ESS co