The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1906-12-28


hotel and waited there until his party
came. When Aloysius arrived he
emerged from four wheeler in the So
ciety Of two people of unobtrusive as
pect They were well dressed and had
very much the air of country gentle
men. Billery knew them well for
what they were. but then he had
grounds for knowledge, and there was
nothing In their appearance or bear
Ing 10 awake moments suspicion in
. strangers mind. They did not
crowd upon him or appear to watch
him. and Billery found easy means to
tell the result Of his mission.
.'Weal." said Aloysius, as If he spoke
unconsciously, "he could have taken
no better course. We must await
events" He stood musing for q mo-
ment, and then, with q movement as
u he dropped IN unseen burden from
his shoulders. he added with another
manner, "You had best attend the la
dies, Mr.. Billery. and leave me to my
escort"
n this order they returned. Out
Gide the gate OF Truscott's old villa
LILLIAN took Aloysius by both hands.
'sYop are to be cleared at last" she
sald. proudly.
Yea" he said. And for many rea-
sons am very sorry for It. Il could
bear = wrongful suspicion better than
! can bear what is coming. shall not
- you again until this part OF the
drama Is over"
He stopped and kissed her hand and,
raising his hat to Billery and his wife,
went into the house. Then turning to
his escort he said
This must be to you rather un-
pleasant piece of business, gentlemen,
but hope that so long as 1t Is neces-
sary for you to remain here you will
make yourselves as comfortable as you
can" The gentlemen of the escort
bowed civally enough. II have not
yet the advantage OF knowing your
Y names" Each handed him card
THANK you" He rang the bell and it
was answered by the cook. These
gentlemen are staying here for few
dsys, and whilst they are here wish
had given them"
'Yes. SIR" said the cook, and after
he gentlemen Of the escort had de-
clined m offer OF refreshment she re-
Tired to her own quarters.
Then began . weary. weary waiting.
which had ! sudden pleasant termina.
don. Aloysius had tried to read. tried
q write. tried to make sketch or
two II siIver<toint water-color and
wax. but ali to no purpose, until In
sheer ennui he set his chess board and
pieces on the table and began to try
C he could lose himself in the con-
structi0n Of . problem.
This was just after luncheon on the
second day, and one Of his two eternal
eomrades sat with him, az bored as he.
The other Was stretching his legs upon
He lawn.
',Chessplayer. sir!'' said the watcher
q tho moment
Eyes. said Aloysius. TT II my "a
vorite relaxation"
.'should you like game. Mr..
Brangwvn!"
"Of al things" said Aioysius, with
The flrst siGn OF vivacity .eitner OF ms
guards had seen Ia MIN. Are you
players' 5.
Well, yes," the man answered.
flay the game. but my friend OUTSIDE
11g. Ison, gives me 2 rook and peat
lag. Hes reckoned the best man ~
~ Iorce. He's z perfect nailer y
lnQn. He's won several tournaments.
WIN ycu do me the favor of ASKING
Mn 70 rive me game!
ssFhvcr. sir?" the other answered
xrxon.s oue Of those players who'd sc
on I'M III eyeIids dropped on. IEon!"
& called: s'here's Mr.. Brangwyn
aiming Tor same OF chess"
Txon came through the French win
dows from the lawn with pleased
nlacrity
This has been auii 9oD = Is, .s.. -.
ssns~yn. = .s.rr [ st.lI ha ! pleas.
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