The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-03

"Sorry I made you bolt your FOOD
he said. II hate lying to women if it
can be avoided. The Shermans, who
are staying with me, know Beaumanoir
travelled in the same ship with him.
1t would have excited remark to men
ton our destination.'
Forsyth, who had experience of his
uncle s methods, perceived that he was
being pumped, and he had no objection.
Having summoned this willy man hunter
to his assistance, he was not foolish
enough to expect results without full
disclosure.
II understand your reluctance to dis
turb the Shermans, he replied. "Beau-
MANOR has spoken several times about
them-in fact, he seemed rather un-
duly excited when, he first heard from
me that they were at your house. l
have thought that he might be epris of
Leonie, tho, as l have not seen them
together, can form no opinion whether
the attraction is mutual"
formation, relapsed into silence, which
was only broken by Forsyth as the cab
turned into Piccadilly. The short drive
was nearly over, but before the cab
stopped he contrived to describe briefly
his chance meeting with the duke, on
the day of the latter's arrival in Eng
land, at the Hotel Cecil, and with an
of the man-Cinton Ziegler-whom the
duke had been to see.
CT dare say it, not important, but
it just occurred to me that l had bet
ter mention it while there was an op-
portunity,' he concluded, stealing a
sidelong glance at his uncle's face,
which, as usual, was illegible., But q
movement of the generals well,gloyeed 1
shirt cuff, coupled with the CLEAN of
a gold pencil ease, suggested that the
name Of Clinton ziegler had been
deemed worthy of record.
They were admitted to the ducal resi-
dence by Prince, whose dignity barely
enabled him to stife the inward curl
osity with which he was devoured. In
common with the other servants, he
had not been told Of the midnight
alarm, and his orders to put the house
practically into a state Of siege had
naturally mystifed him. The damage to
the bedroom door was not visible eX.
cept under close examination, and Sybil
having swept up the sawdust, none OF
the household had yet discovered it.
emo one has called, sir, except one
y or two of the usuals to the tradesmen s
, entrance, and they wer~ kept outside,
, the butler remarked as he relieved the
) two gentlemen Of their hats and canes
$ At Forsyth request they were shown
+ into the smoking-room-a coy den
: with only one window overlooking Pic
: cadilly, to which the general immediate
: ly walked. His gaze roved over thu
r crowded thorofare, comprehending pc
Q destrians and passing vehicles In on
swft scrutiny and 2pRafsnfs yb Iati5
9 tered, looking as fresh and sprighltly a
tho She had Slept the clock round. TIL
= general greeted her in the curt man
l ner he affected to all women impartially
= but an extra pressue Of her hand ma.
q have reference to her vigilant gallantrry
His grace is sq dki4 h. r she salf
It General sadgrove. I tapped at his doc
- and told him you were here, but
, said that. if you want to see him yo
), had better 60 upstairs. Very rude 0
- livery sensible,' replied the ger
10 eral. "I would prefer, to see him alo IN
y y if you will be SO good as to, escort M
a Miss Hamburg. Alec" he addet
20 toman behind the window curtain an
r, keep your eye on that applewoman VI
IS der the ratings Of the Green parl
IS When I come back, be prepared to tie
- me exactly what she has done and ho'
l many customers she has had" 49,.
~ Forsyth nodded, and the genera! wei
70 away with Sybil, who conducted hi
.. up the grand staircase and left him {
u the door of the dukes room. It We
d d characteristic Of the man that, havin
Ell heard all there was to hear Of h
e. proceedings from his nephew, he 70
bore to waste words on what had Q
K Cured, but dismissed her with an i
n junction. =
as tNow run away and help Alec, b.
d. don't let" the applewoman know thu
y, those sharp eyes are observing her,
r. he said, unbending SO far as to giN
to her playful push.
u His knock and mention Of his nan
n was followed by the sound Of footste
e- as the occupant of the room reme1
tn bered that he had turned the key al
Ie fastened to admit the visitor. Bea
% MANOR was fully dressed and had iu
on finished breakfast.
an "Don't think me q coward for loo
CHI ing the door, general" he said, as
to shook hands. 'tThis is pretty b;
NJ gang that / am lodging.
The general IS comment was to tu
w and relock the door himself, aft
lis a critical glance at the .sawn panel.
lhave spent my life in breaking up b;