She suddenly caught sight of Lauriston,
and running towards him gripped his arm, and drew him to the lamp. But in
that moment of indecision, the man had vanished.
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
MR. STUYVESANT GUYLER
Lauriston, surprised beyond a little at seeing Zillah, found his surprise
turned into amazement as she seized his arm and forced him along the
platform, careless of the groups of passengers and the porters, crowding
about the baggage vans.
"What is it?" he demanded. "Has something happened? Where are we going?"
But Zillah held on determinedly, her eyes fixed ahead.
"Quick!" she said, pantingly. "A man I saw just now! He was there--he's
gone--while I looked for you. We must find him! He must have gone this
way. Andie!--look for him! A tall, clean-shaven man in a slouched hat and
a heavy travelling coat--a foreigner of some sort. Oh, look!"
It was the first time she had called Lauriston by his name, and he gave
her arm an involuntary pressure as they hastened along.
"But why?" he asked. "Who is he--what do you want with him? What's it all
about?"
"Oh, find him!" she exclaimed.
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