Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-11-29
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Something more than | bargained
for" he inwardly commented. But |
wanted excitement, and now | have
got it. If only | can keep my head
level, | may get something out of this.
If not all could wish
Meantime the second boat was very
nearly on them. He could mark the
three figures and pick out Wellgood's
head from among the rest 1t had
resolute air. The face on which, to
his evident discontinue. the moon
shOne wore look which convinced the
detective that this was no patent med
icine manufacturer, nor even cater
ers assistant, but Il man of nerve and
resources, the same. indeed. whom he
had encountered III Mr. Fairbrother's
house with such disastrous. almost fa-
tai, results to himself
The discovery. though an unexpected
one, did not lessen his sense of the ex-
IRENE helplessness of his own posi-
ton. He could witness, but he could
not act; follow Mr.. Greys orders, but
indulge in none Of his own. The de-
tective must continue to be lost in the
valet, though il came hard and woke a
sense of shame in his ambitious breast.
Meanwhile Wel'g,od had seen them
and ordered his men to cease rowing.
Give way, there" he shouted.
Were for the launch and in hurry"
"There's some one here who wants
to speak to you. Mr.. Wcllgood." Sweet
water called out az respectfully as he
could. shall | mention your name?"
he asked Of Mr.. Grey.
"No. | will do that myself" And
raising his voice. he accosted the 9th.
er with these words: Il am the man.
Perciyal Grey Of Darlington Manor.
England. | should like to say wore
to you before YOU embark"
a change qucli as lightning and al
most as dangerous. passed over the
face Sweetwater was watching with
such painful anxiety, but as the other
added nothing 10 his words and seemed
to he merely waiting, he shrugged his
shoulders and muttered an order to his
rowers to proceed.
In another moment the sterns of the
two small craft swung together, but in
such a way that by dint of little
skillful manipulation on the part OF
Wellgood's men, the latters back was
toward the moon.
Mr.. Grey leaned toward Wellgood
and his face fell into shadow also.
BAH thought the detective. 81
should have managed that myself. But
if cannot see shall at least hear"
But he deceived himself in this. The
two men spoke in such low whisper.
that only their Intensity was manifest
Not a word came to Sweetwater.
ears.
Bah" he thought again. this is
bad"
But he had to swallow his dlsappoint
ment and more. For presently the two
men, so different in culture. station
and appearance, came, as it seemed, to
an understanding, and Wellgood, tax
Ing his hand from his breast fumbled
In one of his pockets and drew out
something which he handed to Mr..
Grey.
This made Sweetwater start and
peer with still greater anxiety at ev-
| cry movement, when to his surprise
both bent forward. each over his own
knee, doing something so mysterious
he could get no clew to its nature till
they again stretched forth their hands
to each other, and he caught the CLEAN
Of paper and realized that they were
exchanging memoranda or notes.
These must have been important, for
each made an immediate endeavor to
read his slip by turning 1t toward the
moons rays. That both were satisfied
was shown by their after movements.