Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-01

- disputed possession of the title an
estates which belonged to his broth
er's son. This period had been long enoug
to give him entire confidence in his stabilit
as baronet, and one of the wealthiest me-
in the United Kingdom.
As nearly as | could judge, the sending o
spies to New York, Constantinople, and wher
ever Mr.. Maldrake made his residence, wa
only a measure of precaution He had no ap
prehension of any attempt to throw him ou
OF his title and estate. Doubtless the informa
ton sent by John Tremble that his nephev
had gone to Europe gave him some uneaslness
The return of the spy to England, and hi
report of the proceedings at the house of Mil
ton Brooks, had alarmed him. to some extent
Tremble believed that Milton Brooks had tolC
me something he ought not to have told, un
der the agreement by which his stipend wa
annually paid.
This made it necessary for them to get pos
session OF me, perhaps only for the purpose
of discipline, or to make some arrangement
with me, so that should not give them any
trouble in the future.
Be all this as it may, the present condition
of Sir Morgan proved that he had not antici
pated the worst and had no suspicion that he
was losing the game he had been playing fol
sixteen years, more or less. By this time they
regarded me a formidable opponent.
The baronet was attended by his wife, and
in short time he opened his eyes and looked
ABOUT nlm lie continued TO improve, dnC
was soon able to sit up.
Lady Gayworthy was a very attractive
woman, and | sympathized with her in the
deepest sincerity. She was certainly very
devoted to her husband unworthy of her as
he was, in my opinion.
My dear Gay, when shall we hear the rest
OF that stupid story asked John Tremble
coming up to me, when his services were nc
longer needed in the restoration of the baro
net.
~ dop't lpou, +Lo+ ,.o,, ,,,;U ouou la.., "a
| am not reeiting it for your benefit, though
/ shall not object to your learning how stupid
you were IN the management of your case in
New York" | replied, with easy assurance.
did not care to talk any more with the
spy, for was afraid it might result in an en-
counter between us, and went into my state
room, by the door of which the baronet sat
upon the divan.
"What is the matter, Morgan? Did the
imDostor insult you? or what did he say to
throw you into such an agitation?" l heard
the lady ask her husband.
'' He said some things which astonshed me
and | am afraid that all who have claimed to
be my friends are not such" answered the
baronet.
"But you have never told me who and what
he is, my DEAR" urged the lady.
81 must see him again, and can't take the
time to explain now" replied Sir Morgan
His business relates to matters long since
"You had better not see him. Morgan
Your nerves are still in a state of high excite
ment."
81 feel better, and 7 think have entirely
recovered. 1t was only one of my old at
tacks," said the baronet, in lighter tone
CHOW go on deck, my dear, with the children
and when | have finished with this fellow
will tell you all about it"
The lady was not willing to leave him until
she had repeated her caution for him to avoid
all excitement and agitation. I heard the
baronet call John, and I concluded she had
left him. ! was rather sorry to have the con
splrator renew the conversation with me, for
] was afraid he would faint away again.
"Where is Gay Brooks, John?" asked the
baronet.
Gle is in his stateroom. But fear you are
Ttn,Est not yet in condition to see him" replied
"But am curious to hear the rest of his
narrative, and I cannot wait"
"You are terrified, Sir Morgan. when there
is no need for any alarm. We have the young
cub on board OF the OLIVIA. and Minturn and
The speaker dropped his voice to a whisper
so that ! could not hear what he said
Il could use my. own ingenuity in filling uI
tho, blank that. followed his remark. They
had me as a prisoner on board. and / had nc
doubt that NTnturn and Tremble would take
good care that / did not leave the steamer
alive. The yacht was bound up the Mediter
ranean 1t would be very easy to have me fall
overheard and drown by accident though
equal to this heroic treatment Of the case.
Throwing my door open, stepped out into
the cabin before anything more was said
halted in front of Irembe, and looked him
sternlv in the eve.
"I did not hear the last part of that re-
mark" beean; ''but understand it as well
as though ! had heard it. You have The
young cub on board, and Minturn and YOU
will take good care that I do not leave her
alive"
'I'ut did not authorize him to make re