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UNDER HIS THUMB, © 95 CHAPTER XIII. . A DAUGHTER § FIDELITY. Stella was not deceived as to the character of the ruffian whose lead she was following. She did not doubt the unscrupulousness of the man. She merely . thought that, from his very character, he would be the more likely to aid her in escaping from the offi- cers whom she supposed to be in pursuit of her. And, under the circumstances, the poor girl had as much confidence in the lawless individuals, with whom she frequently came in contact, as the shrewd detectives, who thought only of running the unfor- tunates to earth. While, in her terror, she did not hesitate to follow the ruffian, she did not intend, however, to intrust herself entirely to his care. He led her from the street through several dark passages, and at last paused at the door of a base- ment, Their pursuers had, to all appearances, been left far behind, bewildered by their rapid turnings. “Come, and I’ll see that they don’t get ye,’’ said - Leary, unlocking the door and throwing it open. But Stella recoiled, saying: “T will find a hiding-place. I know nothing about — this one.”’ ““They’ll never look for ye here.’’ *“W hose house is this?”’ ‘It’s where [I live.’’ ‘Do you live here alone?’ © Eomicbooks (E() m