Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-04-04
SYNOPSIS.

eHectS OF exposure and fortunes they set
of In pursuit of Hayle. :
CHAPTER I-George Fairfax relates
now ne became detective in Australia
and finally came to open up an office in
London.
CHAPTER IL-Kitwatsr and Codd try
to secure Fairfax's services. They repre-
sent themselves as missionaries returned
from China where rich native patron
fortune which was stolen by guest
(Haylel at the mission. Fairfax almost
concludes not to take case.
CHAPTER III-MisD KftWator calls on
Fairfax in behalf OF hse unole and sue
ceeds In persuading him to take up the
work. Later in the day . stranger. who
es1is M mIniS EaMa5d B.ylsy Of the Santa
fax to 60 to Argentina to shadow mine
manager who is suspected Of embezzle-
Which Wi pe S ne IN now mas t ease
Fairfax at q leading jewelers. learns that
q unusually large uncut stones have there
mar Of whom thsy we, Were sf bought. 'p''0D -
CHAPTER IY.-One evening Fairfax
finds himself followed by two ruff1ans, but
manages to elude them. Suspecting they
night but With one 20 Of fSs his most 1Sgtl poM
erful men but little behind. Finding that
he 10 indeed followed Fairfax turns into
fronts ruffians who confess they have been
hired to brain him Finding where they
were to meet their principal. detective
He concsals Himself and nd is n much l sur
pr1sed to see Mr.. Bayley approach.
CHAPTER Y.-From the managing DE-
Fairfax learns there is no Bayisy yJi IN thaigr
employ. The director, however, remen-
bers former clerk who answers to the
Tss Gideon ysn R Ry the Tsss h
by accident Fairfax almost comes ,,pon
H5ayle. but the latter escapes into cab.
2 long ohase the forward cab comes to a
stop. but 1t 10 empty. :,
CHAPTER vI.-Aftsr many persistent
| inquiries Fairfax locates Hayle in Fox
wells hotel. but misses finding him in BY
only few minutes Subordinate de-.
tseav 50 are located at the various sta
trace "f aagi. q 70 a Pan. Dickson manages
CHAPTER VII.-Fairfax takes advan-
tsss Ct necessary delay to spend Sunday at
m,oh h 1n1..d home at and becomes very
Kitwater;. He learns that It is She upon
| whom Kitwatsr Is drawing for funds for
the pursuit of Hayle.
lists cooperation Of Leglosse. the famous
French detective, through whose aid he
discovers whereabouts of Hayle. Much to
himself -' - - eseii'0
CHAPTER IX.--Hayle offers to compro-
mise with Kitwater and Codd for 93 900
enter cab and Fairfax soon discovers hs
l mas Deen tricked and Is a prisoner
When Preached my own apartments
the concierge was much relieved to see
me. She had been told that I was
dead, perhaps murdered, and Lee
| glosse's visit to find me had not helped
to reassure her. A packet of letters
and kilograms were handed to me,
which I carried up to my room to read
them while was changing my attire
Never before had been so glad to get
out OF a dress suit.
had just finished my toilette and
was In the act of commencing the pack
ing of the bag intended taking with
me, when there was a tap at the door.
I opened it, to find the concierge
there.
There is lady in the parlor to see
monsieur" she said. "She has maid
with her.
"a lady to see me?" asked, in
credulously. "Who on earth can she
be?"
The concierge shook her head. In
my own mind had arrived at the con.
clusion that it was Mile. Beaumarais,
and that Hayle had sent her to dis
cover, If possible, whether l had es-
capped from my confinement or not.
On finding out that had, she would
telegraph to him, and once more he
would be placed on his guard. Atfirst
felt almost inclined not to see her,
but on second thought saw the folly
of this proceeding. accordingly en-
i 1x,1,o LODI
| awaiting me. The light was not very
good, but it was sufficient for me to
see two figures standing by the win
dow.
"To whom am indebted for the
honor of this visit, mademoiselles?" !
began.
Don't you know me, Mr.. Fairfax7''
the taller Of them answered. "You
forget your friends very quickly"
Miss Ktwater?" cried, what does
this mean?"
1T is long story" she answered,
"but / feel sure that you will have
time to hear it now. Iam-in terrible
trouble
II am indeed sorry to hear that"
answered, and then glanced at her
maid as if to inquire whether it were
safe to speak before her. She inter.
preted the look correctly and nodded
her head.
eyes, Mr. Fairfax" she said, you
can say what you please before Nelly
4 sThen am l right in interpreting
| your trouble as being connected with
4 your uncle?" asked.
4 Yes, that is it," she answered. you
have guessed correctly. Do you know
that he and Mr.. Codd have disap
i peared?"
i Disappearance" repeated. "Have
| you any idea where they have disap
4 peared to?"
"No, but can hazard very shrewi
/ guess" she replied. ~ believe they
have crossed to Paris in search Of
Mr.. Hayle. Since last Sunday my
uncle has been more depressed thar
ever, while the paroxysms of rage, tt
which he is SO subject, have been ever
more frequent than ever. II the truth
must be told, fear his troubles have
turned his brain, for he talks to him
self In such queer way, and ask.