The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-11
THE GOLDEN IDOL.
-BY FERGUS HUME

the street. You needn't try to get out of
this till the times up, cause I'm going
to lock the doors, and give Brent the
keys. Brent's fighting man, and there
are others like him on the premises; so,
for your own skin, you'd best lie low!'
81 intend to remain here said Teddy,
looking round at Jayne, who seemed to
be in kind of dazed condition, land
take care of Leonard until L can get him
to F1etmouth."
ct, too" chimed in Jtnfou, ''wiu re-
MAN,
Right" growled Philip at the door 81
don't care. I've done with the whole lot
of you. l have my pick1ngs out of the
business; and I'm off to the states or the
Cape-dont know which yet. So-long,
boys, and be hanged to your
TIe banged the door and locked it on
the outside.
Vyse was not sorry to see him go. The
sight of the fellow and his shameless eff
frontery, coupled with the fact that he
was Fancy's brother, irritated him: be-
sides which, he was anxious to attend to
Jayne, who really seemed very i'll, and
with his head on Teddy's shoulder, was
weeping Historically. He knew how run
down the poor chap must be before he
would give way to that extent. J1nfou
rose when Philip had left the room, and
sat on the other side of the unfortunate
captive. He felt his pulse listened to his
heart, and generally played the part of
medico.
Its all well, Vyse,"' he said, crossing
over to a small round table on which
were the remains of a meal. ST am
bit Of a doctor as well as priest, and
I have something here''-he whipped out
a phial filled with some colorless liquod-
(which, 1 think, will put him all right in
a very short time
81 am all right" said Jayne weakly
but defiantly, trying at the same time
to get on his feet.
They've been kind enough; it's the
want of exercise and of air, and I was
worried. could not eat, All right, Vyse;
don't trouble!'
But Teddy drew an arm chair-there
was very comfortable one in the ROOM
up to the fire and put him into it.
''Sit down, Len, and We'll look after
you Norahs just dying to see you"
Dear Norah-it's about her I've been
worrying"
into which he had measured dose from
it.
You're run down, Mr.. jayne" said
he, quietly but this will pull you to-
gether for the moment. Once we get you
away into a purer atmosphere, and you
get good nursing and can eat we'll, you
will soon be yourself again"
"Norah will nurse you, Len"
''In that case" said Jinfou, smiling
sympathetically, MIR. Jayne will recover
very, very speedily. Why, he's looking
better alreadyr'
And so it was. Jinfou's concoction
whatever it might be, had brought the
blood into Jaynes pale cheeks and more
light into his eyes. He seemed almost to
rejuvenate as they looked at him. won
derful' he said. I'm all right again
now. What have you given me?"
ga drug that has 4 marvellous restora-
tive power, while that power lasts, said
the Chinaman, calmly; 'but the effect
will go off. You will drop back again
Only nursing and strong food and sea
air will set you UP properly. Still I'm
glad you feel better for the time being
You have much to tell and to hear"
Leonard, with his brain clear and his
mind working once again, stared steadi-
ly at Jinfou The light of recognition
crept into his eyes.
"a Chinaman!" he muttered. Zone
eye. Why, 1 saw you at Fletmouth
Pier
when you landed" finished Jinfou. 81
was dressed as a coolie then; and knew
you had the idol when you clutched
your breast pocket"
Eyes, 1 had the IDOL, stammered
Jayne, still staring. 81 was afraid you
In heavens name. man, what do
you know of me or the idol?'
"a great real. You shall hear it all
in good time. But first 1 want you to
tell me your story"
Jayne looked at Teddy, who nodded.
Its all right, Len. Jinfou is our friend
but for him / shouldn't have found you -
Il don't understand
''You will-later on. In The meantime
if you feel strong enough-tell us the
whole tale
''Oh, I'm strong enough. think I'll
have a pipe. Pass that one on the table,
Ted. You see,'' Jayne laughed, 81 was
well treated by these scoundrels. Not
that I know any of them. l didn't until
Philip explained; and his explanations
left me quite in the dark as to why Cas-
kell had got me away like this"
TRY and recollect it, Len. I am aw-
FULLY anxious to hear"
The three drew their chairs round the
fire, and stocked up. The night was Bit
terly cold Jayne lighted his pipe, and,
after a minute or two. slowly began his
story.
tTo Be Continued Daily)