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THE VESTIBULE LIMITED MYSTERY. 127 the grand hunt they are preparing for. This is something Robert can never resist, and he solemnly ~ promises to go with them. If he can ve taken bevond the reach of her spell, and in the excitement of the chase be able to forget her witchery, I believe: we may yet save him. As I look upon the young man I realize that he is worth saving no matter to what extremes we are pushed, Finally,,-we make a start for the Palmer. Nearing the great brown caravansary that looms up over State street, I go ahead to survey the ground, while Lord Arthur takes his friends in at the ladies’ entrance. Not seeing anything of the enemy around the office, I conclude they are in at supper. So Robert comes in and registers for himself and sister under fictitious names. They go at once to their rooms. Iremain to speak with the English gentleman a few minutes, thanking him for his kind assistance. He declares it is nothing; that he would do ten times that much for Robert Hammond, one of the best fellows that ever drew breath. Then he mentions Robert’s sister, comparing her with the gay butterfly who has beguiled himself and Robert. in the past. I can easily see that my lord is struck with her manner, which is so dignified and lady-like. Well, that seems to be my luck, always. What chance would I have, entering the lists against a real lord? I sincerely wish him luck, and believe that if he wins Therese Hammond he will never have cause to regret it. Arranging some method with my lord, so that I ‘may find him, should I want him, we finally separate. I am anxious to see my employer again and let him know what has taken place, cS co - €comicbool