' I will be
near my Flossie, and I propose to bring 'Prince Djiddin' soon face
to face with the heiress.
"As the Prince speaks not a word of English, even old Fraser will
be disarmed. Neither Hobbs, Alaric of that ilk, nor Fraser have
ever been in India, and we can easily fool them. Neither of us
have ever been been in Jersey, and fortunately our figures, age,
and complexions aid the makeup. I can do the Moonshee. It was my
'star' cast in many a garrison theatrical show. Remember, none of
them have ever seen Hardwicke or myself--only Miss Nadine will know
us."
"But," faltered Alixe Delavigne, "Captain Murray makes no provision
for me. Must I be hidden here always?" Her voice was trembling with
the surging love of her longing heart.
"Ah! dear Madame!" replied Murray. "Place aux dames. You can be
later quietly escorted to St. Heliers. Old bookworm Fraser does
not leave the 'Folly' once in six months. You shall, on to-morrow,
arrange with Mrs. Flossie Murray to share 'those days of absence'
with her, while I am playing the 'Moonshee' to 'Prince Djiddin's'
leading part. With your own sly man-of-all-work, then how easy
for the acute Jules Victor to lead you into the extensive grounds,
where you may often meet Nadine Johnstone when all is safe. He has
the friendly entree, and can hoodwink the attendants of the garden,
while your own ingenuity will enable you to have stolen interviews
in the splendid rambles of the 'Banker's Folly.
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