The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-09

Teddy had to say. But he shan't eat
Wang-Ho; no, not if I have to -,
MS meaning was quiet sufficiently sig
nlncant without the missing word. s.,The
iron box that he's after is hidden awaIy
somewhere in the Chinese quarter of
London; and if he gets pokfng about
tnere I'm sorry for him. Besides added
J!hlou, with an ugly smile, I'm having
MIN closely Watched!'
you'd better have the vorno, To-,
closely watched, too, I think
That's dificult-now." said linton
resting his chin on his hand. "She is In
London, and don't know where! One
chlng, though, is quite certain and that
Is that Marks has her completely under
MS tnumb, or he could not have CON
trolled her as he has been doing. She'll
take back the idol to him sure enough
II she finds that boy; and then-well then
MI. Marks will bring about his own un-
oolng, for he will be followed right I'm
to the hiding place of the treasurer
Ogn! Teddy could not repress a thrill
or repuisfon at the Chinaman's hate AMI
tenaclty OF purpose. ST begin to feel
glad that you and I are at one. lin
fou."
You may well be glad" replied jim
aou' quietly Yes; you are my very good
friend, Vyse, and I'll do all I can to helm
you. I call today with good news"
What! Have you found Javne?'
Hal, no! But I have found the yacht
you call the Fairy"
''Where?"
''Down at Gravesend."
"How the deuce did you manage that? ?"
mot without trouble you may be
sure" said Jinfou, refiectively. But YOU
said she had sailed from Falmouth to
| London; so / spread the word amongst
the Chinese down the river to look for
| the Fairy. I gave a description of her;
with the result you know"
You have great power, Jinfou," Ted
| dy said, rather nervously
! The Chinaman laughed. MY friend
| am priest Of the god of Ill-luck. No
| Chinaman Willingly offends that god
| give an order and 1t is obeyed-else-''
Jinfou wagged a long-naiIed forefinger
most elequently-so eIoquently that Teddy
shuddered. Under the mans veneer of
politeness there was devilish cruelty.
WELL" said the boy after an awkward
/ pause, now you have found the boat
/ what next? Shall we inform the police
and get warrant?'
mo don't want your police to inter
fere. The authorities might trace my
gods and conffscate them for your horrid
museum. I don't know your law but
DC not trust it. Already some detective
| has, I find, been making inquiries about
| the Fairy"
That's Maker, expect. He's a bit
/ OF an ass. You needn't mind him. Did
he go to Gravesend?"
| Yes. Those of my countrymen who
/ know told me- But Malker-as you call
him-learnt nothing This boat is known
| as the Tyre at Gravesend."
ga very good name for her too" OBJ
served Teddy, grimly But the fact OF
! their having changed it shows they're UP
| to tricks
| "Of course. They think they've cut the
/ trail.'' said Jinfou, rising. well. Mr..
! vyse. I'll call for you at 6 O'Clock to-
night, and together we'll go down to
! Gravesend."
| Right you are
"But not to the yacht. mark you-to a
I public house! I was at Grayesend last
night, and I made further discovery
which surprised me. Itll surprise you.
| / think"
/ 'eWhat is it,"
/ Jinfou smiled and shook his mead TO
| night at g. he said. Then he left without
giving Teddy any further satisfaction.
! ITO Be Continued Daily.l