The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-20

You cal, do what you like" Shil re- piled quietly. But shall make 1t my business to see that you don't set eyes on her. You'd better leave now, Sir William. and, if you're found on any land belonging to me. you need not ex- pect as much courtesy as have shown you today"
 him for moment in speeches. fury, and. John Shil rang the bell.
 ''rd like to kill youi" Tankerlane blurted out and he fingered the revol- yer in his pocket. Shil laughed
 That wouldn't help you" he--re- piled. "On the contrary. it would in- terfere with your plans. But don't drive a desperate man too far, Sir Will liam. Remember that your own death would be the best thing that could happen for Laura and myself"
 The conversation was brought to a close by the entrance of a tootrnan. Sir William Tankeriane took up his hat and stick and bowed.
 Good night, MT. ShiI." he said quiet ly, and many thanks for your invita- tion."
 "Good night,e shIl replied; T hope you'll catch your train"
 Sir William Tankerlane grinned, ana left the romo. When he had gone, Shil turned of the electric light, and threw himself into an arm chair be- fore the fire. There was much to be thought of before he dressed for dim ner. He had to leave for Conasea Is- land early in the morning, and he had to get away without being followed by Tafikerlane. He was glad to think that the latter would probably have to spend the night in the open air, as there was no inn within five miles pt Black Hall. 1t would surely be easy enough to elude the man, even if he watched all night. 1t would be i'm possible for anyone to successfully patrol the whole park. But Shil in- tended to leave nothing to chance. He rang the bell, and when the footman answered the summons, he gave him careful instructions.
 Please tell the headkeeper, Martin" he said, that want him and two Of the underkeepers to watch the house and grounds all night, and see that no one is hanging abouE If by any chance they should come across the gentleman who has just left. they can either lock him up in the stable, or take him out of the park by the west gate Do you understand?"
 "Yes, sir" the man replied, with 8 solemn face which gave no indication of his surprise, or of the enthusiasm with which he intenaed to retail the news in the servants haii.
 Well, look sharp about it," said shil. ''and they'd better start the job at once By the by, I shall be out all night myself. I'm going away to shoot duck. and it's possible that I may not be back to breakfast See that a pack ct of sandwiches is made up for me. and that my large flask Is filled with whiskey and water"
 The man left the room, and John shil lit cigarette and leant back in his chair. The interview he had just had with Tankerlane would provide material for many an hour of hard thinking. But for the moment only two thoughts Occupied his mind. The first was how to get to Laura without Tanker lanes knowledge, and the second was whether Laura herself was alive or dead.
 He finally resolved to leave after dinner, and go down the creek on the last ebb tide. He would have the shell ter of the dark ness and the certain assistance of the wind, which still blew steadily from the west. He would also have an excuse for the journey, for he often spent @ night in duck shoot ing.
 And lastly, he would have the gun, and, even if he came across no ducks, it was just possible that a gun might be useful to him.