The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-03-20
THE GOLDEN IDOL.
by FERGUS HUME

know why. Mr.. vyse advised me not to
trust her. so yesterday 1 told her that
he was incapacitated at Charing Cross
hospital and could not be seem"
How wise of you," said Jinfou, smiI-
ing, cursing him inwardly for fool with
the curse of Wang-Ho
The Rev. Daw continued in all compIa
cency; If you call at the hospital you
might see him, Mr. Jinfou. But L trust
you will be able to give me also little
OF your time. If you could be persuaded
to follow the precious example of YOUR
saved countryman. Mr.. Yung-Lo-''
I am afraid 1 cannot, sir I am in a.
hurry"
'The subject of Chinese missions is in
teresting, Mr. Jinfou."
'Very-far too interesting, in fact. to
be discussed in hurry. If you will per-
nit me- Mr.. Daw. I will say good-day,''
and Jinfou, with much Chinese poIiteness,
Withdrew from the vicinity of this over.
Jealous clergyman.
Spinning towards the hospital in the
quickest hanson he could find he was in
a fever Of apprehension lest Gaskell for
himself, or Jael as Marks agent, should
have got the idol.
He was fortunate in one respect. It
happened to be a visiting day at the
hospital, and he had therefore no trouble
in obtaining admission. He was in hopes
edge of the boys Whereabouts on the pre-
vious day only, had not yet been able to
enter the hospital. 1t was possible she
might have called early that morning but
that was the only chance against him
In five minutes he was by Nebbys bed
side, with string of questions ready.
But he kept himself we'll in hand, SO as
not to startle the lad.
Nebby looked, if possible, more pale and
emaclated than ever. and there was a fe-
verfsh brilliancy In his eyes But his nat
ural impudence was no whit less and his
head seemed perfectly clear. Even in his
English garb he recognized Jinfou at
once. The sister left visitor and patient
to themselves
"Wot oh. Chinky!' said Nebby, opening
his eyes very wide. ''Wot's come along o.
your ching-chong dress, ole paI?"
Il have turned Englishman replied
Jinfou drawing paper bag from his
pocket. How did you manage to set
smashed up like this, Nebby? Here. I've
brought you some grapes. You'll like
those"
Dummy! You are a brick Shawn't eat
en- now. Put 'em ere. 1 never 'ad
taist o. that sort OF fruit I ope nuss
will let me ave EN-: but they're awful
rerticler ere. Ugh!" he groaned An
'ow they do wash yer! Dreadful, amt it?
Oh, no, wot certainly
I'D you know why l come 70 see you.
Nebby?'
'Ho. yuss! Don't I JUS. About that
bloomin' idol as I foun' in the jar at ola
Marl6ses. Lori Wot a wax Ell be in
when he finds it gone! Speck ,es tumblcd
tc it by this
"Pll buy it from you. Nebby." said jim
fcu, In his softest tone.
'Dessay. Oh. knows wot Yung-Lo
tole teacher. Twas me toe Marks vote
tole teacher, an Gle Marks Is beast 0
is-neve guy me moro nor quid.
Now. Jinfou had always been
doubtful in his own mind
rs to how Marks had learnt
the story of the idol. That seemed now
about to be made clear to him. He guess
ed that Yung-Lo, turning Christian had
something to do with the betrayal Of the
secret. But to whom had he told it?
Who's the teacher, Nebby?"
'sMr. GaskeIl. 'es the teacher. not ole
Daw, oh, no. 'Tain't I'm. Yung-I.o tole
| GaslxeIl an 'eard an tole Marks. an
when went for to tell i'm e only guv
me duId. Stingy 'Ebrew!'
HAS Gasl1elI been here?"
emo, e amt. 'Ow did yer know as
'ad the bioomin' idol?'
'I knew you took it from the Jar. I
heard all about It. What you've got to
do now is to give 1t to me. I'll give you
good money for It.
Go Be Continued Daily.l