Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1907-11-14
CHAPTER ,x-(continued,, J

had, moreover, cloaked the further
movements of the fugitive, and en-
abled him to proceed to a place of
safety in Mr.. Hanks company without
the attention of any one in the neigh
bOrhood being attracted. Mr., Hank
being still in touch with his Old de-
partment. to which, like many other
great celebrities, he was, when it suit
ed him, in the habit of rendering lit
tie services, had conversed with one
or two of the officials, and casually
mentioning the Dartmoor affair had
ascertained that not the slightest sus-
picion of the real state of affairs was
entertained
The official idea was that John Will
son had obtained change Of clothes
| through a confederate outside but
that he had no means available, and
would probably try to re-enlist. Such
search as was still being made for him
houses, travellers rests casual
wards, and certain localities in which
the camaraderie of the criminal
classes assist fugitive hiding from
justice.
The serious and dangerous part Of
| the task Bertram Hank had undertake
en- was over. His client was not only
safe, but the prize for which the risk
had been run was won. Sir Mark
Buckingham had accepted, as he was
hOJ <~ IL fnf &c
his elder son, and John Wilson had
become Mr. Mark Buckingham, the
heir to an ancient title and a large
rent roll
Mr.. Hank smoked his cigar-a
choice one, for his prospects had i'm
proved with his client's-and walked
the pavements of the West with the
air Of man who is satisfied with him
self
When he reached the Langham he
entered boldly, and, making no in
Quiries at the office, went upstairs to
the first floor, where he asked a pass
| ing waiter which was No. 27, and, be
ing directed went along the .carpeted
corridor in search of it.
He found Mr.. Mark rockingham in
an legantly-furnished and spacious
sitting room. A silver teatray was on
the table and there were two cups and
dish Of hot. buttered mullins.
Il thought you'd like some tea said
Mr.. rockingham, $50 l ordered it.
Now we can chat without being dis
turbed.'
Comfortable quarters here" said
the detective, glancing round.
YES" replied the host, with a
smile, 'it's a change from the old
place which l greatly appreciate Help
yourself to the mullins; the sugar and
milk are by you
The detective smiled as he took
the cup of tea his host had poured out
| for him, and added the etceteras.
I'm glad you like tea, Mr.. Bretting-
ham," he said: cts a safe drink
was little afraid after long period
of teetotaiism you might be tempted"
Mark rockingham shook his head.
'I'm going to keep off it for bit" he
said. I'm not fool, and I'm not go
ing to run any risks
Tn glad of that. You can't be too
careful for the next few months.
presume you got the money promised,
or you wouldn't be off to PARISH
Yes, l went to the solicitors-they
wired for me-"
How much?''
Five hundred"
Not bad. And the Allowance"
1.-The same amount quarterly"
That's as much as you could ex-
pect, l suppose?"
It's enough for the present"
You'll give me the fifty I advanc-
ed?"
Certainly
Thanks. The amount I am to have
when you come into your fortune, we
can settle then. I'm not going to both
er you about it just now. But | may
want hundred Or two on account. I'll
write you to Paris about that"
Mark Buckingham looked the de-
tective straight in the face.
Wen have a settlement when the
time comes" he said, "and it will be a
| just one. I'm quite aware how much
I owe you, and I'm quite sure you
won't be unreasonable i'll the future
There's something to be done now.
and I've sent for you. to advise me.
There must be absolute confidence be,
TWEEN us, of course"
"Of course"
We'll, then, I'm going to tell you
something that I ought to have told
you before-but we had so many
things to talk about, | forgot it,"
'It can't be very important. then. y
We'll, I suppose in a way it is. I'm
married"
The detective was lifting the teacup
to his lips, He stopped with little
jerk and put the cup back on the tray.
Married. he exclaimed That's
that's bad A wife is something /
haven't thought out for you. Where
is she?''
I'm London
That's worse. She'll read about
your escape You-you haven't been
to see her, hope?'
No"
That's right. A woman in the case
is always a danger. Do the police
know that you are married."
Eyes. My wife wrote to me in pris-
on"
That's bad; your wife will be
watched. There will be an idea that
she will try to communicate with you
or you with her. What sort of wo-
man is she?"
"Shes young and she's good look