The Washington times., 1906-07-01

cised my effects while l packed. In his
usual ironical vein
You're not going to take ts5se
things with you. hope! he iudi-
Gated the rifles and several revolvers
which l brought from the closet and
threw upon the bed. They make me
homcsick for the jungle.
He drew from its hover the heavy
rifle had used last on a leopard HINT
and tested its weight
Precious little use you'll have for
this, Better let me take it back 10 The
Sod TO use on the landlords. say,
Jack. are we never TO seek our for
tunes together again? We hit II cfr
pretty well. old man. come 10 think
of it---I don't like 10 lose you "
He bent over the straps Of the rife
case with unnecessary care, but there
was quaver In his voice that was not
like Larry Donovan.
Come with me now!" I exclaimed.
wheeling upon him.
I'D rather be with you than with
any nther living man. Jack Glenarm.
but 1 can't think Of Il. / have my
own troubles; and. moreover, you've
got - stick IL out there alone Its
part Of the game the old gentleman
set up for you. as I understand IL
Go ahead. collect your FORUM. and
then, il I haven't been hanged in the
meantime. we'll join forces later
There's no chap anywhere with
pleasanter knack at spending money
than your old friend L. D..
He grinned. and ! smiled ruefully,
knowing that we must soon part again.
for Larry was one Of the few men /
had ever called friend. and this meet
ing had only quickened my old Affection
for him
81 suppose" he continued. you ac-
cept as gospel truth what that fellow
tells you about the estate l should
De a little wary IL 1 were you Now.
I've been kicking around here for
couple OF weeks. lodging the detec-
tives. and incidentally reading the
newspapers. Perhaps you don't under
stand that this estate OF John Marshall 81
Glenarm has been talked about a good
bit -
Il didn't know H." I admitted lame
ly. Larry had always been able 10 in
struct me about most matters: ii was
wholly possible tha- he could speak
wisely about nv inheritance
you couldn't know, when you were
coming from the Mediterranean on a
steamer But the house out there and
the mysterious Disappearance Of the
property have been duly discussed.
You're evidently an object OF some
public interest, and he drew from
his pocket a newspaper cutting.
Here's q sample item" He READ.
John Glenarm. the grandson Of John
Marshall G.euarm. the eccentric million
aire who died suddenly IN Vermont last last
Naples Yesterday. Under the terms ot
his grandfa theirs viii. Glenarrn is required
10 reside FOR a year az curious house
established by John Marshall GlenarIn.
near Lake AnnanCSle. Ind.
This provision was made. according .
friends % the family. 10 test young Glen
arms staying qualities. as ne mas; Sue
his graduation from the MassacnusSIts
Institute Of Technology Ave years ago. a.
tributed considerable fortune iett MN nv
his father IN contemplating the wonders
Of the old world. Il IS reported
THAT will do. Signs and wonders
have certainly beheld. and II / spent
the money submit that 1 got my
money back.
paid nv bill and took a hanson
FOR the ferrv.-Larry with me. chat
fng away drolly with his old zest- He
crossed vith me, and as the boat drew
out into the river silence fell upon
us-the silence that is possible only
between old friends. AS 7 looked back
at the lights Of the city. something
beyond the SORROW at parting from
cOmrade touched me. A sense OF fore
boding. of corning danger. crept into
nv heart. But / was going upon the
tamest possible excursion; for the first
time In my life I was submitting 10
the direction OF anoJher.-albeit one
who lay in the grave. How Ike my
grandfather IL was, 70 die leaving this
conpulsion upon me, AIy mood
changed suddenly. and as the boat
bumped at the pier I laughed
Bah, these mem" calculated Larry
What men?" I demanded, giving
my bags to porter
These men who are In love-" he
said. I know the signs-mooning.
silence, sudden inexplica5le laughter!
I hope I'll not be In jail when you're
married"
You'll be in a long time If they
hold YOU for that. Here's my train.
We talked Of old times and OF future
meetings during the few minutes tnat
remained.
You can write me al my pi1ce Of
rU5tication.' - l said. scribbling Amman
dale. Wabana county. Indiana" Ola
ca d. Now If you need me at any
time III come 10 you Wherever Fol
are. You understand that, old man
Good-by''
Write me. care OF my father-hen
have my address. though this last row
Of mine made him pretty hot
I passed through the gate and down
the long train TO my sleeper. Turn
irg. with my foot on :he step. I waved
a farewell TO Larry. who stood out
side watching me.
In a moment the heavy train was
moving slowly out into the night upon
its westward journey.