The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-10-10

ing OF my perplexities with the good
friends who were there to help.
| wished TO be alone. TO yield to the
sweet mood that the thought of her
brought me. The doubt that crept through
my mind as to any possibility of conni-
vance between her and Pickering was
vague and heeting as the shadow OF
swallows wing on a sunny meadow.
you don't intend fighting the fact of
your absence, do your" demanded Larry,
after a long silence.
"Of course mott" I replied quietly.
Pickering was right on my heels. and
my absence was known TO his men here.
And II would not be square TO my grand
father-who never harmed a flea, may
his soul rest in blessed peace!-to lie
about &C. They might nail me for per-
jury besides.
Then the quicker we get ready for a
siege the better. As j understand your
attitude you don't propose TO move out
until you've found where the siler's hid
den. Being gallant gentleman and of
a forglving nature. you want to he sure
that the lady who Is now entitled TO IL
gets all there is coming TO her, and as
you don't trust the executor, any further
then a true Irishman trusts British
prime minister's promise, you're going
to stand by 10 watch the Doodle counted.
Is that correct analysis OF your inten-
tions7"
That's as near one of my ideas as
you're like to get, Larry DonovanP'
And II he comes with the authorities
the sheriff and that sort OF thing-we
must prepare for such an emergency"
interposed the chaplain.
80 much the worse for the sheriff and
the rest OF theml" declared.
Spoken like a man OF spirit And now
we'd better stock up at once. in case we
a
supplies This is a lonely place here;
even the school is a remote neighbor. Bet.
ter let Bates raid the village shops to-
morrow. I've tried being hungry. and
don't care 10 repeat the experience
And Larry reached for the tobacco jar.
II can't imagine | really can't believe"
began the chaplain. that Miss Devereux
VIII want to be brought into this estate
matter In any way. In fact, have heard
Sister Theresa say as much. suppose
there's no way OF preventing a man from
leaving his property to a young woman,
who has no claim on him-who doesn't
want anything from him"
Bah. these womenl People don't throw
legacies 10 the birds these days. OF course
she'll take IT,"
Then his eyes widened and met mine In
gaze that reflected the mystihcation and
wonder that struck both OF us Stoddard
turned from the fire suddenly:
What's that2 There's some one up
stairsl"
Larry was already running toward the
hall, and heard him springing up the
steps like a cat, while stoddard and l fol-
lowed.
where's Bates?" demanded the chap
lain
I'll thank you for the answer" re-
piled
Larry stood at the top OF the staircase,
holding a candle at arms length In front
OF him. staring about
We could hear quite distinctly some one
walking on n stairway; the sounds were
unmistakable just as I had heard them
on several previous occasions. without
ever being able 20 trace their source
The noise ceased suddenly, leaving us
with no hint OF its Whereabouts
! went directly 20 the rear ~ the house
and found Bates putting the dishes away
In the pantry.
Where have you been7" demanded.
Here. sir. I have been clearing up tho
dinner things. Mr. Glenarm. Is there
anything the matter. sir7'
Nothing"
I Joined the others in the library.
why didn't you tell me this feudal inn
itation was haunted7" asked Larry In a
grieved tone "All II n-~ded was a cheer
ful ghost. and now believe ~ lacks abso-
lutely nothing I'm increasingly glad
came. How often does II warlk7''
Cro be continued tomorrow)