Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1906-01-20
CHAPTER Xvn.-( Continued
OF MYSTERY AND ADvFNTT1p
By LOUIS TRACY.


tionship swept aside so completely?
He glanced again at the address on the
Latter. and asked q servant to bring him
railway guide. Then he ascertained
chat If he would reach Scarsdale that day
he must leave London not later than
noon. There was journey of nearly
seven hours by rail: no chance of return
ing the same night.
He went to the library and rang up
sharpe & Smith on the telephone.
clerk assured him that Mr.. Sharpe,
who attended to Sir Philip Morland's
affairs. had been summoned to Devon
shire the previous day.
TO Devonshire!" cried Philip. 81 have
INST received letters from Sir Philip and
lady Morland from Yorkshire"
Mr.. Sharpe himself is puzzled about
the matter, sir. Lady Morland wrote
from Yorkshire, but told him to proceed
to Devonshire without delay"
HAS there been some unexpected de-
yelopment affecting the estate?"
u am sorry, sir, but you viii see
can hardly answer any further questions, !"
had hardly Quilted the telephone when
a note reached him by hand from Evelyn;
please come at once. Must see YOU
he was at Mount street in three min
utes
Evelyn looked serious and began by
holding out letter to him. He recog-
nizad Lady Morland's wnung
'PhiIip-those people-who behaved so
badly to your mother"
Have they dared to trouble your"
"Oh, it is so sad Your uncle is dying
They are wretchedly poor; an unforeseen
collapse. See" And she read
of your pity, Miss Atherley, ask your
ahanced husband to come to us. and to
help US. 1 want nothing for myself, but
the mere sight of a few checks to pay
tradespeople, doctor and the rest will
soothe Sir Philips last hours He is a
proud man, and l know he is heartbroken
TO think he is dying a pauper among
strangers"
So it ended as might be expected.
Philip wired to Grange House, Scarsdale.
to announce his coming Accompanied
by his valet, he left Kings Cross at II
O'clock, but his parting words to Evelyn
were;
See Mr.. Abingdon after luncheon, dear.
and tell him what l am doing. | will re-
turn tomorrow; meanwhile, | will keep
You informed by telegraph of my move
ments.'
After leaving the main line at York
there was tiresome crawl to the coast,
broken by changes at iunctions-weary-
ing intervals spent in pacing monotonous
platforms
At last the train reached Scarsdale at
twenty minutes to Z. A few passengers
alighted. The place was evidently q small
village not given over to the incursions
OF summer visitors
tall man, with doctor" writ large on
his silk hat and frock coat, approached
Philip.
"air. Anson:"
Yes"
u am Dr. Williams. | have brought
You letter from Lady Morland Per
haps You will read it now / expect it
explains my Grand"
Sir Philip is still living?"
Yes. but sinking fast"
Anson tore open the note. 1t was brief
hank you for your prompt kindness
Dr Williams viii drive you to the house
II You have brought a servant he might
take yom luggage to the Fox and
hounds Inn, where DIR. Williams has Sc
cured rooms for you. l regret exceed
ihgiy we have no accommodation here.
oot IN any event, you will be more com
Portable at the inn'
lie looked at the doctor. In a vague
way ms voice recalled accents he seemed
to recognize.
Is there telegraph office here?"
res. We pass it. 1t closes at s."
y, viii not be back from the Grange
House before then?''
Hardly. It is a half hours drive"
Ihank you. You will stop a moment
al the telegraph office?'
The doctor hesitated.
There is so little time It is of great
Importance? OF course"
on, know what to do. Green-take
ny traps to the Fox and Hounds Inn.
men go to the telegraph office and send
message IN my name to Miss Atherley.
That is ALL"
= Ansons valet saluted and left them.
Ut, Williams said cheerfuiIv:
mat dlsposes of a difficulty. Are you
ready, Mr.. -8nson?"
Inc, i.Ihey entered a ramshackle dogcart, for
winch net the doctor apologized.
.. lhese hills knock ones conveyances
w. pieces | am having new cart built.
poI IL will be done for in a couple OF
Ears Out in all weathers, you see To
{ {@II! you l had to leave my man at
ne doctor himself seemed to be young
s,p1 smart looking. Evidently Scarsdale
q, agreed with him, if not with his vehicles.
ae morse, TOO, was a good one. and they
quick trot.
4i4n.ey met a number of people but DIR.
cn- a,.l''IliS was talking so eagerly to his
~ o{AhPanon that he did not nod to any
~. as the road began to climb toward a
r v.saA moorland he became less voluble.
pf;l:. uesrous to get Arson to speak
th,4 .