Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-21

he Rs;s
clear enough;
though with Devar's
probable duplicty still running in his mind he could
not solve the puzzle presented by this Wanted half
knowledge.
Again the other attributed his perplexty anything
except its real cause i am willing to befriend you
he urged emphatcay. You have acted foolishly; but
not criminally hope. In your anxiety to help col
league you forgot the fine distinction the law draws be-
tween menm and fenm-'
No. said Medenham, turning to the porter. Put
the larger box the carrier and strap the other
of it. the locks outward. Then you will find that they
fit exactly"
Don't be headstrong idiot muttered the Count,
with certain heat of annoyance making itself felt in
his patronizing tone Miss Vanrenen will come out at
any minute"
speed indicator. Miss Vanrenen is due now, unless
she is being purposey detained by Mrs. Devar, he
commented dryly.
but why persist in this piece of folly2" growled
Margny, whose reluctant consciousness the idea of
failure suddenly presented itself. You must realize
by this time that | know who your A tele-
gram from will put the authorities your track,
your will follow and Miss Vanrenen will be sub
jected to gravest inconvenience. Ii you will not yield
to fair MEANS must resort to foul 1t to this,
you either quit Bristol at inform Miss Van
renen of the trick you have played on her."
AFEDENHAM turned and picked up from the seat
the pair of stout driving gloves that had caught
Smith inqung by OF their quality and SUBJ
stance He drew the right hand glove and buttoned
it. When he answered. he spoke with irritating slowness
Would it not be better for all concerned that the
lady in whose behalf you profess to be deeply moved
should be permitted to continue her tour without
further disturbance? You and can meet in London
Monsieur, and shall then have much pleasure in con-
vincng you that am most law abiding per on.
mol! came the angry retort. Il have decided.
withdraw my offer to overlook your oense. AT what
COST Miss Vanrenen must be protected until her
father learns how his wishes have been dIsregarded by
a couple of English bandits
Sorry, said Medenham cooly.
He alghted in the roadway, as the driving seat was
the curb glance into the vestibue of the hotel
revealed Cynthia, in motor coat and veil, giving
instructions, probably with regard to letters, defer
the car he caught Magnys shoulder with his left hand
If you dare to open your mouth in Miss Vanrenen's
presence other than by way OF some commonplace re-
mark, shall smash your face to jely!" he said.
A queer shiver through the Frenchmans body;
but Medenham did not commit the of imagining
that his adversary afraid His grip Margny's
shoulder frightened The two were now not twelve
inches apart and the Englshman read that involuntary
tension of the muscles aght for there is palsy of rage
as of fear.
Il have some acquaintance with the sapdte he said
suavey Please take my word for it. and you will be
like gentleman. recprocate now by being willing
to accept your promise to hold your tongue Miss Van
renen is coming. What say your"
Il agree said Margny, though his dark eyes blazed
redly.
You understand of course? he heard in soft snarl.
Perfectly The truce ends with my departure.
Meanwhile, you are acting wisely. don't suppose !
shall ever respect you SO much again.
Nov you two-what are you discussng3" cried
ing to persuade my chauffeur to yield his place to you,