The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-01-17
THE
BrangWyn Mystery
CHAPTER xxv-Continued.

bfJiefy Hldue HIS way BACK 10 tne
hotel and waited there until his party
came. When Aloysius arrived he
emerged from a -four wheeler in the so.
ciety OF two people Of unobtrusive as
pect. They were we'll dressed and had
very much the air Of country gentle
@ Billery knew them well for
what they were. but then he had
grounds for knowledge. and there was
sothtng In their appearance or bear
Ing TO awake a moments suspicion in
strangers mind. They did not
crowd Upon him or appear 10 watch
HIN, and Billery found easy means 10
tell the result of his mission.
Well" said Aloysius, as II he spoke
unconsciously, "he could have taken
no better course. We must await
eventsy He stood musing for a mo-
ment, and then, with a movement as
II he dropped an unseen burden from
his shoulders, he added with another
manner. You had best attend the la
dies, Mr.. Billery, and leave M to my
escort"
In this order they returned. Out
sue SuG Sdlc VI llubtoll biu Nllld
Lillian took Aloysius by both hands.
You are to be cleared at last" she
said. proudly.
Yes" he said. And for many rea-
son I am very sorry for It. ! could
bear a wrongful suspicion better than
] can bear what is coming. | shall not
see you again until this part OF the
drama Is over"
He stopped and kissed her hand and,
raising his hat to Billery and his wife.
went into the house. Then turning to
his escort he said:
This must be to You a rather I'm.
pleasant piece OF business. gentlemen,
but I hope that 80 long as 1t is neces-
sary for you to remain here you will
make yourselves as comfortable as you
can" The gentlemen of the escort
bowed civally enough. 81 have o
yet the advantage OF knowing your
names" Each handed him a card.
Thank you" He rang the bell and 1t
was answered by the cook. These
gentlemen are staying here for a few
days, and whilst they are here | wish
you to obey their orders as IL I myself
had given them"
"Yes, SIR" said the cook, and after
the gentlemen of the escort had de-
clined an offer OF refreshment she re-
tired to her own quarters.
Then began a weary. weary waiting,
which had a sudden pleasant termina.
ton. Aloysius had tried to read, tried
to write, tried to make a sketch or
two Id silver-point watercolor and
wax. but all to no purpose, until in
pieces on the table and began to try
" he could lose himself in the n
~struction of 4 problem.
This was Just after luncheon on the
second day, and one Of his two eternal
comrades sat with him. az bored as he.
The other was stretching his legs upon
the lawn.
"Chessplayer, sir?" said the watcher
u the moment.
Yes" said Aloysius. ut Is my IA
vorite relaxation"
Should you like q game, Mr..
BrangwynT"
"0f all things" said .Aloysius, with
the first sign. Of vivacity either of his
guards had seen In him. Are you a
player!"
Well. yes" the man answered. II
play the game. but my friend outside.
Mr.. lion. gives me a rock and a beat
Ing. He's reckoned the best man In
the force. He's a perfect mailer is
Ixon. He's won several tournaments"
win you do me the favor of asking
him To give me a game?'
Favor, sir?' the other answered.
sIzon's one of those players who'd 10
on till his eyelids dropped on. lzon!'
he called: here's Mr.. Brangwyn
pining for a game OF chess"
Iron came through the French win
dows from the lawn with a pleased
alacrity.
."rhis has been a dull job so far. Mr..
Brangwyn.' he said. But II you're
really a player I think it'll be a pleas
ure to both OF us for the rest OF It,"
"Your friend tellJ me that you are
the champion OF the force"
"IUe LOnuOu NofCc, iEou dnS"V'Su'
"'There's a man in Liverpool can't
take down, try as I viii. I've lost four
games in nine with him"
They sat down TO the game. and
ennui took wings and Ned away. and
danger and sorrow went with 1t. The
r enthusiast in the royal pastime--
there may be a score or so scattered
about the world-thinks OF nothing
else. cares for nothing else, whilst he
buckles to at mimic warfare, and
would neither think nor care IL he
were sentenced to be boiled in oil next
morning. And thus a very sore and
tired heart found a temporary refuge
from pain. for here were two enthusi-
asts together. SO equally matched that
at the end of their second days play
they were game and game.
CHAPTER XVI.
Al week later a great number OF peo-
rlo were startled by the TACT that Mr.,