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nand and chung to it tightly.

nanu and chung to 1t tightly.
All right. all right. won, ,,o,o
you Wen go together and find Soma
one. See; it isn't raining nearly so
uaru as II was. think the shower
must be almost over. Shall we start
now?' 0"''
ne countess was quite ready. There
was livery stable just across from
the station. she said. Fortunately
tney round night hostler doing in
the ONCE. 1t was with difficulty. how.
ever. that he could be induced to har.
ness pair of horses. His chief de.
sire seemed to be to gaze at the drip-
ping clothes of Mr.. Devine.
The drive back to Hewington Acras
was silent and uneventful. As they
neared the house they saw that it was
brightly Illuminated. Out through the
open front doors streamed n broad
pathway of light across which figures
were moving. One Of these was Mr..
Hewington.
"Adele." he exclaimed. with much
dramatic fervor as he saw the count
ess and stretched out his arms to re-
ceive her. She went to him and
promptly began to sob on his shoul.
der
Next appeared the soggily clothed
Cherub with the suit case. "Whewr'
he exclaimed, throwing down the bag
Then. turning to the gaping butler,
"Eppings. see if you can find me a
dry cigar and match"
Mr.. Devine, what does this mean.
SIR" thundered Mr. Hewington. Il
demand an explanation"
well. what do you want me to ex-
plain-that the rain is wet?" returned
the Cherub
This is no time for levity. sir
Adele. please go UPSTAIRS Mr.. Hew.
ington strobe toward Mr.. Devine
threateningly.
II want you to explain your astound
ing conduct. sir" repeated Mr. Hew
ington.
Father. father" pleaded the count
ess. I'll tell you all about it,
''Silence. Adele. Go to your room
will deal with this Mr.. Devine'
Nov. don't you be in a hurry. Mr.
Hewington. and we'll clear this little
mystery in no time" said the Cherub
Little mystery. SIR The tall fig
ure of MIR. HewinGton stiffened will
anger. What do you mean. sir?
wake up in the middle of the night t
discover that my daughter has fed.
arouse Eppings to learn that he lef
you at IL O'Clock waiting for her in thu
library l find the window open
discover that you are both gone Ant
now. at this hour in the morning. yo,
come back in public carriage. Yo,
are a wretch. Mr.. Devine a scheming
villainous"-
stop. father. stop! This is too alb
surd." The Countess Vecchi had step
ped between the two men. lit was al
my fault. was running away. an,
Mr.. Devine tried to stop me, and whel
wouldn't be stopped he went witt
me and carried the bag. Then 1t rain
ed, and he got wet. He is splendid
splendid. and he is very wet"
'"Sure. he is wet" assented Mrs
Timmins solemnly.
In a dazed manner Mr.. Hewingtol
inspected once more the obviousl,
damp condition Of Mr.. Devine's RAJ
ment.
"Yes. yes. Adele. suppose 1T is al
right. but II is not yet clear in m
mind"
The Cherub IVES not inclined to cou
tinue the dialogue. .Oh. weM straight
en- that all out In the morning. MI
HewingtOn."
A moment later the chimes of
French clock announced the hour OF
Three o'clock exclaimed the Cher
ub. Il don't believe youill catch tina
7:3O train. will you. eOuntess?"
She had started 1p the stairs. bu
she turned to smile and shake he
mead. 1t was friendly smtle.