The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1909-10-08

already 2 o'clock when he presented
himself, and he at once asked Glynn
to let their interview take place IN
the latter's private room, as he
wished to speak of personal matters.
They therefore adjourned from the
general salon, and Deering quickly
plunged into his subject, which was
10 ask Glynn's advice as to the organ
lzing of a scheme for making a
branch from the main line of rail-
ways, which ran within eight or nine
miles of Denham, to some villages on
bis estate, and past certain quarry
he had lately begun to work. The
conversation which ensued was ami
mated and interesting; but Glynn did
not forget to look at his watch from
time to time.
81 see 1 am keeping you," said
Deering, observing his movement; Il
shall not trespass any longer. l shall
follow your advice, and see the heads
Of your firm as to funds on my way
through London. How is our queer
acquaintance Lambert and his in
comparable daughter? have found
traces of a curious story connected
with him, which is true" as he
spoke the door was burst open, and
Lambert rushed fn-Lambert In
state of intense agonized excitement.
His eyes wild with angry terror, his
face pallid through all the deep sun
burn of its acquired tint, slight
froth at the corners of his mouth, his
necktie disarranged, his hands glove
less; both Deering and Glynn started
to their feet at this unexpected ap-
partition.
"My child" cried Lambert, hoarse-
Iy, where is my child? Deering,
you limb of the devil! have you
helped that scoundrel Vincent to take
her away? For Gods sake tell me!
have mercy! I'll do anything! Glynn,
you will help me? You are an honest.
honorable man. She's gone, and
am going mad!"
"Gone!" cried his hearers together,
what do you mean?"
Listen" said Lambert, gasping as
if for breath, and throwing himself
into a chair. "She was at the ball
last night. Why did I ever let her
go from under my own eyes! 1t was
agreed that if she was late she should
stay at the Davilliers'. When I asked
for her this morning the bonne said
she had not returned, so thought no
more about it, and went to work as
usual. 1 had some business appoint
ments, and then turned into Da-
villiers', thinking I'd walk home with
Elsie-my jewel!-if she was still
there. But she wasn't-oh! great
heavens! they had left her at her own
door, seen her go in, and heard it
close; and now she is gone!"
'But this is not possible! Made
moiselle Antoinette is playing some
stupid trick. Have you"
81 tell you they are nearly as dis
tracted as I am,% interrupted Lam
bert, starting up and grasping the
back of his chair. 81 rushed to your
hotel, Deering, for I cannot help
thinking Vincent has some hand in it.
He is double-dyed scoundrel. Deer
ing, 1 charge you not to screen him!"
How dare you accuse me of such
villainy!" cried Deering, in great agi-
tation. "I am as ignorant of the af-
fair as you are-more so; don't pre-
tend that you are without suspicion.
She has not been taken away without
her own consent; you must have
some idea who It is she has gone off
with"
Glynn, in the midst Of his own
stunning horror, was struck with the
CONSERVATION which Deering's face
expressed, and was inclined to acquit
him Of any guilt in the matter.
Have you been to the police?
No; for Gods sake let us lose no
line" Glynn siezed his hat. 81
will go with you"
81 returned to question the con-
,ierge in order to get some clue be-
:ore going to the Prefecture of Po-
ice; then I felt obliged to question
him." nodding to Deering, "to tell
you-to-Oh! stand by me, Glynn,
my head is going"
You must keep calm for her sake"
said Glynn; "come on, if she is above
ground we'll find her!"
"And I'll second you as far as 1
;an," cried Deering, though YOU
have attacked me so shamefully."
Lambert, with dazed, half-stupe-
fed air, stared at him, till Glynn, who
felt his own head reeling under the
shock, passed his arm through his,
and led him to the fiacre which was
waiting.