The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-22

Jlnfou took a small bottle from his pock-
ct, poured dozen drops of the red 1iouId
IL contained into the water and drank If
OH. 1t seemed to have an almost instan-
taneous effect. Within ten minutes he
was quite himself again, and apologizing
humbly for his behavior.
IN reply Philip growled. ''WeII. I've no
rancy for a second lot of it, any way" he
SAID turning his back I'll say good
bye, Mr.. Jinfou"
Wait, said the Chinaman, softly,
'wait-the police!'
wharton turned and looked at Blunt.
VINO IN response scowIed and shook a
leg OF mutton fist at Jinfou "None o.
that ere" he roared, bringing the peel
ers TO my ,ouse-a Spectacle 'ouse like
TINS! L smash you into a jelly. P'raps this
is some more O. your doin's, mister?" he
added, turning to Philip.
dont know what he means" replied
Wharton, who was evidently nervous
unless it's Jaynee affair he's talking
about!
That brings me inter itr' growled
Blunt. Now, Mister Chinaman. LOOK
ere. If there's goin to be any gaff-blow-
In about that biz'-he drew up his sleeve
and exhibited a formidable biceps-'I'u
smash that yeller cad Of yours into a
bloomin' jelly! So tell you straight
If you did that, you would have a
knife in your ribs before the week was
cut, Jinfou said, blandly, and without
moving from his chair. but you need
nave no fear on that score he added
''Pn keep the promise l made you 1t is
no more to my interest than to yours that
the police should come here"
Then what d'y talk about 'em for?"
saio Blunt, manifestly relieved
Because only mention of the police
seems to have an effect on this gentle
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versation with him. You can sit down.
M. Wharton I won't lose my temper
again, I promise YOU"
Philip sat down with a swagger. .I
don't care said he insolently; you
can't hurt me. I've done nothing to be
afraid of the police. Bring me some
more brandy, Blunt
Yes, MIR. Blunt-a little more brandy"
said Jinfou, coolly.
The ruffianly landlord growled and
went out. He returned in a few min
utes with the drink, and then retired.
Now, look ere, no more shindies," said
he. savagely, banging the door after
him
Left alone with Jinfou, the young man
sought what Dutch courage he could
from his liquor. He INDUCED in a run
ming fire of taunt and covert insult
towards the Chinaman, who, for a long
time, kept his temper under it. At last
he grew tired and, to signify 1t, brought
down his open palm on the table with a
bang.
Thought" said he sharply. Drop
this nonsense. and answer my ques-
tionsl"
"or what?" asked Philip, insolently.
Jinfou leant forward and whispered
something IN the young mans ear. Ho
cringed. 81 think you'll reply now, Mr..
Philip" said Jinfou. coolly
Wharton half rose to make for the
door. Then. as il suddenly realizing the
futility Of flight with such pertinacious
wiped his forehead, and nodded. I'll
answer!'' he said. hoarsely. but you
can't prove what you say
''Oh, yes, can. Not for nothing did
/ sleep at Lady Rill's crib. I heard a
good dea! about you there, Mr.. Philip.
But We need not talk of that. Answer
my questions, and you are safe from me-
Whether you escape the police is another
matter"
ASK what you want then, and let me
CO." said Philip. with a nervous glance
at the door.
Very good. How Gid you come to
know that Nebby was in Charlng Cross
hospitai?''
"a clergyman named Daw wired to
Gaskell. He cleared out when Jayne
came back, and stayed In his room.
wanted to find Nebby, too, and get that
idol; SO when I got the wire I went up
to town.
.Nebby gave you the idol?'
.'You know he did. paid him 95 for
Go Be Continued DoEy.)