Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-07-20

 address. The man proved both intelli- gent and obliging. Wildwood had bare ly time 10 drop down beside the girl ere the cab was swinging out into the Strand, to the peril of the toes be- longing to number of righteously in- dignant pedestrians.
 He turned in the seat twisting his neck to peep through the small rear window. "i don't see their cab," he announced. But of course they're after us. However. Craven streets just round the corner. If we get there first l don't fancy Freddie Hallan will have d cordial reception for our pur- suels. They must have been on watch at Cannon street, and, finding we were not coming in that way--of course they wire-they took cab for Charing Cross. Lucky for us--or is it lucky?" he add ed doubtfully to himself
 The hansom whipped round the cor ner into Craven street. kirkwood sprung up. grasping the treasure bag. ready to Jump the instant they pulled in toward Mrs. Hallam's dwelling. But as they drew near upon the address he drew back with an exclamation of anazement.
 The house was closed showing blank face to the street--blinds drawn close down in the windows. area gate padlocked, an estate agents board pro jecting from above the doorway ad yertising the property ''to be let. fur niShed
 Kirkwood looked back. craning his neck round ihe side of the cab. At the moment another hanson was break ing through the rank of humanity on the Strand crossing He saw one or heath the horses hoofs. Then the cab shot out swiftly down the street.
 The American stood up again. catch ing the cabby's eye.
 Drive on" he cried excitedly Don't stop! Drive as fast as you dare.'
 Were to, Sirf"
 See that cab behind? Don't let 1t catch us, Shake 1t off. lose 1t some how. but for the love of heaven don't let it catch us! I'll make it worth your while. Do you understand?
 ''Yes. sir" The driver looked brief ly over his shoulder and lifted his whip "Don't worry. sir" he cried. entering into the spirit of the game with gratifying zest. "Shan't let 'em over'aul you. sir Mind your 'eadr'
 And as Kirkwood ducked the whip lash shot out over the roof with crack like the report of a pistol Startled. the horse leaped indignantly forward. Momentarily the cab seemed to leave the ground. then settled down to q pace that carried them round the Avenue thcatpr ard across Northum- berland avenue into Whitehall place apparently on single wheel.
 Good little horsew he appIauded.
 A moment later he was indorsng without reserve the generalship of their cabby. The quick westward turn that took them into Whitehall over across from the Horse Guards. likewise placed them in a pocket of traffic practically impregnable press of vehicles closed in behind them ere Calendars conveyance could fol- low out of the side street.
 That the same conditions. but slight ly modified. hemmed them fin ahead went for nothing in Kirkwood's esti- nation
 Good driverw he approved heartily Hes got a head on his shoulders"
 The girl found her voice How" she demanded in breath. face blank with consternation-"ho did you dare?''
 "Dare?" he echoed exultantly. and in his veins excitement was running like liquid fire What wouldn't dare for you. DOrothy?"
 What have you not?" she amended softly. adding with q shade of timidity. "Philip"-
 The long lashes swept up from her cheeks. like clouds revealing stars. un- masking eyes radiant and brave to meet his own. Then they fell. even as her lips dropped with disappoint- ment. And she sighed. for he was not looking. Manfke. hot with the ardor of the chase. he was deaf and blind to all else