The Detroit times., 1908-05-22
CHAPTER xv.-(contlnued.)

II NJ
ing and half-anxiouS glance NJ
Ill the doorway. But apart from
III this there was no indication
that her mind was concerned
with anything but her immediate sur
roundings.
Strong stood gazing on her for some
little time, content to let the crowd
pass and repass.
In his own mind and out OF the
vanity OF his heart. he could conceive
no more fitting mate for man set
upon the theft OF the earth.
Presently he drew back a step and
taking O'Gorman's arm, led him away.
IT Is a little bit early now he said.
TO disturb her royal highness. but II
will be necessary for me TO speak TO
her before | leave. Now. | want you.
my dear fellow. 10 do me the service
OF breaking the news OF my presence
10 her as quietly and as diplomatical'
" as possible. In the meantime
wan; 10 get out OF this"
Strong looked round and shrugged
his shoulders. The whole OF his SIM.
pie and. as some called II. uncivilized
nature rose in revolt against the os-
tentatious luxury on every hand.
He drew the hot air into his great
lungs until he had filled them. then
exhaled II slowly and made a little
gYfmace. -Faugh!" he cried. Il can
not breathe In this place"
Mr.. OGorman looked at Strong
with considerable concern. Il tell you
what" he said anxiously, If you real.
" want a breath OF fresh air you can
get II easily enough'-here he looked
q trihe gutIty-"on the servants stair
case"
ANY place." replied Strong. edging
his way through the crowd. which is
clear OF people and has a window
open Is good enough for me-"
Mr.. OGorman led the way through
some curtains and along a strip OF
passage. ;, till they came TO baize-cov-
door whfcn-stgnifiee- that the servants
regions Ne beyond. The detective
pushed the sbaize-covered door open
and then he bowed Strong through.
They found themselves on a little
Handing from which there descended
and assembled a stone staircase with
liron bahstrades. Opening of the
Handing was a little buffers pantry,
ard into this Mr.. OiGorman led the
way.
IF you don't mind, sir" he said 10
Stpong. I'VE Win see II Mr.. Pomeroy
that's the butler. you know. can en-
tertain you for a little while. Mean
while rwillfdo my best to get hold on
Her Royal Highness."
The best place L think you can
/ meet is the winter garden al the 9TH
er end OF the house. For some rea-
son which | cannot explain II Is not
in use tonight in fact. II Is practical
ly In. darkness"
AT this moment Mr.. Pomeroy, dig
ntried and portly, came painting and
wheeaing up the stairs.
You are just In time gentlemen,
he said. with an effort at geniaiity'
no Join me in q glass or wine.
Thanks" said Mr.. O'Gorman. u
won't myself just at present. but my
MIR. Smith w1ll"
And he pushed Strong into the but
Ileris pantry after Mr. Pomeroy.
Mr.. Pomeroy surveyed Strong's her.
cuean proportions and distinction OF
manners with some disapproval. Too
superior altogether" he said to him.
self.
will you take port or sherry" he
added aloud, turning TO the sfdeboard
Now Strong detested both.
ITO tell you the truth" he said. con
Iadenttally, Il would rather have q
glass of beer"
With an expression OF disgust the
Immaculate Mr.. Pomeroy fshed out
bottle of Bass.
Excellent" said Strong. smacking
his lips.
Nice and cool, anyways, on a night
like this" said the butler. slipping
away at his port. Il expect" he add
ed. looking Strong over again. that
you find 1t builds the frame up, and
I'll lay a wager that you have tackled
many a rough customer In your timer
Strong instinctively stood little
straishter and made the most Of his
mighty chest.
Yes" he said. with the reflective