The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1902-07-17

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comes here when he can and makes our
lives hiisous to US"
IT fancy I shook him up tonight, "
Littimer said. with subdued triumph.
"He seemsd TO shudder when I told
him that had found Van Sneck."
Enid started from her chair. Her
eyes were shining with the sudden bril-
liancy OF unveiled stars.
you have found Van Sneck," she
whispered. "Where?"
why. in the Brighton hospital. Do
you mean 10 say that you don't know
about II, that you don't know that the
man found so mysteriously in Mr.. Da-
vid Steers house and Van Sneck are
enc and the same person."
Enid resumed her seat again. She
vas calm enough now.
1T had not occurred TO me-" she said
Indeed, I don't know why Il should
rave done. Sooner or later, OF course
I should have suggested TO Mr.. Steel to
try and Identify the man. but"
My dear Enid. what on earth are
you talking about?"
Nonsense" Enid said, In confusion
Things you don't understand at pres
ent. and things you are not going to
understand Just yet. I read In the pa
pers that the man was quite a strang-
ct to Mr.. Steel. But are you certain
that II IL Van Sneck?"
Absolutely certain. I went to the
hospital and identified him."
Then there is no more to be said on
that point. But you were foolish TO
tell Reginald"
Not a bit OF II. Why, Henson has
known 1t all along. You needn't get
excited. He Is a deep fellow. and no.
body knows better than he how to dis
guise his feelings. An the same. he
was Just mad to know what I had dis
covered. You could see It In his face
Reginald Henson"
Littimer paused, open-mouthed, for
Henson, dressed and wrapped ready
for the Journey, had come quietly into
the drawing room. The deadly pallOr
Of his face. the white bandages about
his throat. only served to render his
appearance more emphatic and impos-
Ing. He stood there, with the halo OF
dust about aim, looking like the evil
genius OF the place.
IT fear I startled you" ne said, with
4 sardonic smile. "And I fear that, in
the stiffness of the place, I have over
heard great part OF your converse
ton. Frank, I must congratulate you
On your discretion, so far. But seeing
hat you are young and impressionable,
am going to move temptation out OF
your way. Enid, I am going on a joG.-
1ey"
IT trust that II IS a long one, and
hat IL will detain you for a consider
lble period" Enid said, coldly.
1T is neither far, nor IL IT likely TO
ceep me-" Henson smiled. Williams
has just come in with the information
hat the cab awaits me at the gate.
Now, them"
The last words were flung at Litti- |
ner with contemptuous command. The |
Tot blood fiared into the young mans |
ace. Ends eyes flashed.
"If my cousin likes to stay here" she |
aid. why"
HE is coming with mel" Henson |
aid. hoarsely. DO you understand? |
With mel And II like TO drag him |
II you, my pretty lady-to the end OF |
he world or the gates OF perdition. you |
will have to come. Now, get along, |
before I compel youl"
Enid stood. with fury In her eyes and |
,lenched hands, as Littlmer skunk |
'way out of the house. Henson follow |
ng between his victim and Williams. |
lie said no words until the lodge gates |
we're passed and the growl of the dogs |
lied in the distance.
I'VE are going to Littimer Castle"
aid Henson.
Not therel" Littimer groaned-"not |
here, Henson! Couldn't couldn't
70 to that place.
Henson pointed towards the cab.
"Littimer or perditionr he said.
You don't want to go to the latter
ust yet? Jump in, then"