The Red Cloud chief., 1907-08-02
Continued from Page Three.)

Nlhlt We L oh iht NubJtIl' NDClI
Ger remarked, drawing the cigarettes
toward him, may | ask you a few
questions. Mr.. Pelham? For instance,
had Miss Poynton any relations in
France?'
"Not to my knowledge" Pelham an
swercd. II have known both her and
her brother for a great many years,
and I never heard either of them men,
ton any"
"Why did she 90 to Paris. thenT'
"To meet her brother"
"And why did he go abroadT'
at was a within, | thlnk-Just a de-
sire to see a few foreign countries be-
fore he settled down to live the life Of
q country gentleman"
You believe that he had nc other
%reason?'
Il think l may 60 so far as to say
that | am sure of It," Pelham IN
swered.
zone more question:" Spencer added,
intervening. But the question remain
cd unaskcd. The butler had opened
the dining room door and was an
nouncing Lord Runton.
Duncombe rose to his feet In sur
prise. For the moment a sudden fear
drew the color from his cheeks. He
looked apprehensively toward his un-
expected visitor. Lord Runton, how
ever, showed no signs of any great dis
composure. He was wearing his ordi-
nary dinner clothes and in reply to
Duncombc's first question assured him
that he had dined.
al will try Il glass of your port, IL I
may, George" he declared. "Thanks!"
The butler had wheeled n chair up to
the table for him and left the room.
Lord Runton filled his glass and sent
the decauter round. Then he turned
toward Spencer. to whom he had Just
been introduced.
"Mr. Spencer" he said, my visit to-
&. night was mainly to you. | dare say
you are aware that Il somewhat un.
pleasant thing has happened Mt my
house. My people tell me that you
called there this morning ana inquired
for Mr.. Fielding"
Spencer nodded.
"Quite true he answered. ~ called,
but did not see him. He appears to
have left somewhat hurriedly while |
was waiting"
You did not even catch n glimpse of
him?'
mo"
"You know Mr.. Fielding by sight, l
presume;"
II have seen him in Paris once or
twice" Spencer answered.
you will not think me impertinent
for asking you these questions, | am
sure" Lord Rmton continued apollo.
getically, but could YOU describe Mr..
Fielding To me-
certainly" Spencer answered. Gle
Is tall and thin, wears glasses, was
clean shavcn. bald and limped Il little
Lord Runton nodded.
"rhank YOU" he said. 81 presume
that your visit this morning was one of
courtesy. You are acquainted with Mr..
Flelding:'
IL have not that pleasure" Spencer
answered. II am afraid / must con.
fcss that my visit was purely one OF
curiosity"
"Curiosity?' Lord Runton repeated.
Exactly. DO you mind passing those
excellent cigarettes of yours, Dun
comhe:"
Lord Runton hesitated for a moment
He was conscious Of Il certain restraint
In Spencer's answers. Suddenly ht
turned toward him.
'Mr. Spencer" he said. may l ask II
you are Mr.. Jarvis Spencer of the Dai
ly Messenger, the Mr.. Spencer whC
was mentioned in connection with tn,
Investigations into the Lawson es
tatesf'
Spencer nodded.
"Yes," he said; II am that person."
Then Lord Runton continued, :"
want TO tell you exactly what happen
I'd today in my house and to ask you
advice. May II"
IF II host has no objection" Spen
Ger answered, CHANGING toward Pei
ham.
None whatever" Duncombe answer
ed, also glancing toward Pelham.
There was a moments silence. Pei
ham raised his head.
IF Lord Runton desires ii, | will
withdraw he said slowly. AT tn,
same time | must confess that /, toe
am interested in this matter. If Lore
Runton has no objection 10 my pres
ence | should like to remain. My dis
erection goes without saying"
Duncombe moved ~uneasily in hi
chair. His eyes sought S%pencer's TO
guidance. bur found his head ayerted