Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-24

Follow that yellow carl urged Morgan
hoarsely. Don't mind me. The yellow carl
Tell him all right. We'll do both" said
Carleton, when Medford had repeated Morgan's
words.
DIRECTLY ahead of them was fork in the
left Fairfield. Carleton stopped the car and
1eaped to the roadway, scanning it keenly.
Fairfield he said, looking up.
How do you know" demanded Medford.
wheel tracks"
"They may be ours" objected Medford.
1--WE passed here before it started to rain,
said Carleton. There's only one impression
in the mud
What's that" exclaimed Medford point
ing down the Bridgeton road
Carleton looked. short distance beyond
the fork stood stalled automobile He
toward it. 1t was not yellow, he made out as
he drew near. There was only one occupant,
woman.
''Are you in trouble?" he asked
MIR Carleton!'' The answering voice ex-
pressed glad surprise.
Miss Marshaalll What brings you-and
leaves you-here at this time of night!"
nervous little laugh. i've been spending the
afternoon with Laura at their place in Norris
town. before going to stay over Sunday with
friends at Princeton. They have been to
wedding on Long Island, and was to meet
them at Fairfield on the late train. Pinckney
brought me over, and we broke down here. He
went on for help, and then it began to rain, and
you came to the rescue"
You must come with u.s. said Carleton.
"Medford is with me. We are carrying badly
injured man to Fairfield, and must hurry. You
may be able to make your train"
"But Pinckney-" the girl hesitated.
"I'n leave note for him." said Carleton.
"Therel Have taken Eleanor to Fairfield.
Follow quick Look out for big yellow touring
car with no lights JOHN CARLETON, he read,
as he tore from his memorandum book the leaf
on which he had scrubbed the message. He
tucked it under the sparkling lever. Now
come" he urged, helping her to alight. The
man in the car is Morgan, whom you saw rob-
bling Remnants jewelry store last week"
He briefly outlined the circumstance as they
fastened to where Medford was impatiently
waiting. I'm afraid Leasing will have mans
life to answer for to-night!'' he concluded
How dreadful! And Miss Mellor with him"
Eleanor Marshall shuddered she looked into
the tonneau at the huddled form of Morgan and
greeted the surprised Medford. Let me get in
with you,'' she begged. Poor fellow! Per-
haps there's something can do
MEDFORD helped her in, and Carleton got up
AVA in front. The car plunged on through the
darkness, and soon the lights of Fairfield came
main street, mounted policeman doomed up
ahead of them.
Carleton hailed him. Have you seen yell
low car-no lights?"
(Which way?"
ITO the station house. The cars there yet.
Man gave bail and left with the lady
Then they went to the railroad station!
Get an ambulance there-quick! Then come
yourself! They ran man! We've got
him inside! He's dying!''
Carleton dashed his way The officer
drove his spurs into his horse and galloped off.
As the car stopped at the station platform,
Carleton sprang out and entered the building.
Medford started to follow him. then turned
back.
Go" said Eleanor Marshall I'm stay.
I'm not afraid"
Opening the door of the station, Medford
saw Carleton confront Leasing and Nathalie
Mellor. who were just turning from the ticket
window.
CARLETON spoke first 1.-The end of the
game Leasing. the end of the camel" His
voice had tone of confident triumph
Its the end of yours, if you're trying to
play one on me-" replied Leasing, eying him
sharply. PLEASE stand aside!"
No. You've slipped through my fingers
for the last time, Lessing." Carleton answered,
holding his ground. when you ran down
Morgan, you should have made sure that you
had done for him. WE'LL perhaps you have
done for him; but not all at once. He's still
alive-and he doesn't love you. Lessing''
A low moan broke from Nathalie Mellor's
lips. Then, before Lessins could stop her. she