Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-05-20
ANGEL
Chapter x-Continued.)
BY EDGAR

Mr.. Lane had at that moment the in
SEPARATION of his life. Since he was by
fortuitous circumstance involved i'll
this matter, and since ii could make
very little difference one way or the
other what he said, he seized the fame
that lay to his hand.
II am one Of the Borough Lot" he
said, and was led out proud and hand
cuffed with the knowledge hat he had
established beyond dispute his title to
consideration as a desperate criminal.
Mr.. SPEEDING was a man who thought
quickly. Ideas and plans came to him
as dross and diamonds come to a
man at the sorting table, n he had
the faculty of selection. He saw the
police system Of England as only the
police themselves saw It, and he a an
open mind upon Angels action. 1t
was within the bonds OF possibility that
Angel had acted with full authority;
IT was equally possible that Angel was
bluffing.
Mr.. Speeding had two courses before
him. and they were both desperate; but
he must be sure, in how, so far, his
immediate liberty depended upon the
within of a deputy assistant-commis-
sioner OF police.
Angel had mentioned a supreme au-
thority. 1t was characteristic Of
NAlAA ANN AlpNA NNAiA thhAS "
mine 20 see how far the fuse had
burned. In other words, he hailed the
first cab. and drove to the House of
Commons.
The Right Honorable George Chand-
Ter Middle Borough, His Majesty's sec
fetary OF state for home affairs, is a
VIGOROUSLY inaccessible man: but he
makes exceptions, and such an exccp-
ton he made I'm favor OF Speeding. For
eminent solicitors do not come down
TO the house at 10 o'clock in the
evening 10 crafty an idle curiosity, or
TO be shown over the house, or beg pat
ronage and interest; and when a bust
ness card is marked most urgent"
and hat card stands for a staple rep
the request for an interview Is not
easily refused.
Shedding was shown into the min
listers room, and the home secretary
rose with a smile. He knew Mr.. Sped
ding by sight, and had once dined in
his company.
.3Fr--" he began looking at the card
in his hand, what can | do for you
ut this hour?" he smiled again.
u have called 10 see you In the mat
ter Of the late-er-Mr. Reale." He
saw and watched the minister's face.
Beyond looking a little puzzled, the
home secretary made no sign.
bOOu! lnOuBHJ ana
breathed with more freedom.
I'm afraid said the minister.
He got no further. for SPEEDING was at
once humility, apology, and embarass-
ment.
What had the home sanratarv not
received his letter? A letter dealing
with the estate Of Reale? You can
imagine the distress and vexation of
Mr.. Spedding's face as he spoke OF the
criminal carelessness of his clerk, his
attitude of helplessness, his recognition
of the absolute im~possibility of discuss
ing the matter until the secretary had re-
ceived the letter. and his withdrawal,
leaving behind him a sympathetic min
lister or state who would have been
pleased-would have been delighted,
my dear sir, TO have helped Mr.. Sped
ding IL he'd received the letter In time
10 consider Its contents. Mr.. SPEEDING
was an Inventive genius, and 1t might
hav been In reference to him that the
motherhood Of invention was first iden-
titled with dire necessity.
Out again In the courtyard, SPEEDING
found q cab that carried him to his
club.
Angel bluffed!" he reflected with an
inward smile. MY friend, you are
risking that nice appointment OF yours"
He smiled again, for IL occurred to
him that his risk was the greater.
Two miilions!" he murmured. TT
is worth IL: / could do a great deal
with two millions"
He got down at his club, and tend
cred the cabman the legal fare to a
penny.