Part 21 (2/2)
They passed through the halls, where knots of the guests were strolling about passing the time between the dances--all apparently happy and contented But Jack and Ed! What would be the outcome of their anxiety?
”This way,” said the hotel proprietor ”Let estively
”My name is Foster, and this is Mr Ki in confusion The chef had lined up everythem
”What's this?” asked Mr Blake, the proprietor
”Some one has been in here, or some one here has made aith a lot of the silver and with nantly ”We have got to find out who is the culprit I won't stand for that sort of thing”
”Certainly not,” Mr Blake assured him, ”but perhaps we can help you
Mr Foster, will you kindly pick out the e?”
The men stood up Ed scrutinized each carefully
”None of these,” he said finally
”Are you sure every one is here, Max?” asked Mr Blake
”Every one, sir; even the last man I hired, who has never had an apron on yet”
”Could it be any one froet in here and h----”
”Excusewaiter, ”but I think a stranger has been in here My locker was broken open and one”
”Is that so?” spoke Mr Blake sharply ”Then we have no ti lady----”
”Oh, don't say it,” cried Jack ”Cora kidnapped!”
”Jack, old boy, be brave,” whispered Ed, patting him on the shoulder
”Wherever Cora is, the Gods are with her!”
”We h search,” declared Mr Blake ”You men forrounds Max, nothe hall bell That will bring the porters together Then, Dave”--to a handso lady ht”