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escape its curse. There will be news Of
him ere long in the papers, Mr.. Vyse..'
CHAPTER XXI.
WHO DID RI?

WHO DID RI?
On parting with Jinfou al Victoria.
Ieddy handed him his address: Crimp's
motel, Rye street, st. James. Jfnfou
had made 1t clear and he could in no
wise undertake to find the missing man,
but, from the twinkle in his one eve,
Teddy felt confident that he knew a
gcod deal more about him than he chose
to tell. However they parted firm
friends, and the next day Teddy COM
menced his search for Nebby.
With Gaskells card in his pocket, he
made for Viper street. Soho, and inquir-
ed for the Rev. Stephen Daw. The
clergyman was not at home, but was ex-
pected back every minute. He was
shown into bare, grey room, furnished
With table, two chairs and a large
black crucifix. After he had waited an
hour In this lugubrious apartment, the
! Rev. Stephen turned up. He was a
lean, tall, aseetic-looking man, of broad
views evidently. by his dress: but on see
ing Gaskel's card, and hearing Teddy's
errand, he expanded somewhat.
Yes. The poor boy you mention came
to see me. Mr.. Vyse," said Mr. Daw.
sadly. HE came straight from tho
railway station here. 1 wished to take
be under discipline, and receive proper
training. But the boy is bad. I fear.
Mr.. Vyse He used terrible language
when he heard of my Intentions
Il always thought he was a young
scoundrel,'' said Teddy. recalling what
he knew Of him. do you happen to
know where he is now"
Mr. Daw shook his head and signed
mo, 1 do not" he said. It seems he
came to me only to get money But
Mr.. GaskeI had already written and adj
vised me against giving him any. He
refused to stay here at all
81 suppose he had no money!"
None, 1 believe"
''I suppose he didn't say anything to
you about q curio he had with him-a
golden Chinese idol-he didn't attempt to
sell it. 1 mean, or anything of that
I1nd?''
"An idolp' Mr.. DAVIS face expressed
both surprise and disapprObation. NO.
He mentioned nothing Of the kind to
me-"
THANK YOU L mention it because such
q thing was taken by him from shop
in Fletmouth and I thought he might
have shown it to you, and tried to get
rid of It,"
He showed mo nothing. He was in
rags, it. is true, though I noticed he APP
peared to be well fed. He was extreme
Iy insolent" Mr.. Daw closed his eyes
in horror. och, extremely. But I told
him to come back to me If he got into
any trouble And I think there is not
much doubt but that he viii get into
trouble"
In the circumstances Teddy thought it
was more than likely. granting that the
hoy had not disposed of the idol. How
ever as he could learn no more from Mr.,
Daw, he left his London address and
asked that he might be informed of any
news of Nebby. lie left also sum Of
money for Mr. DAVIS poor. an offering
for which the good man expressed hiri-
self extremely thankful
.'Alasl aiasI there is so much poverty
and SO little help! Mr.. Gaskeil does his
hest in Fletmouth as do here; but the
result of our efforts is sadly inadequate
to cope with the great need. Yes. MIR.
yvse. n that wretched boy applies to me
] VIII certainly let you know. But fear
he is too hopeiessiy lost to seek my aid
.IJniess he should get into trouble"
SAID Teddy, hopefully.
.Perfaps-in that case! Cood-day, Mr.
yyse, and thank you FOR your very hand
some generosity"
cTo Be Continued DaiIy.)