The Washington times., 1911-12-04
CHAPTER XVIII (Continued).
INV HEN this is done, look out
for Varleys fellows, who
" by that time will be COM

ing east from San Felici-
day. AS soon as you can get your first
man placed have him get in touch with
me. Exchange signals with him as
often as you can after you leave here"
Connerton received these rapid fire in
structions as stoically as was his wont.
The last word had scarcely more than
been spoken when the big American left
the room.
In reply to a question put to him by
Sparhawk, Hallam told him that one Of
On the following morning. This was a
British tramp. and would call at San
Fellcidad for a cargo on its way to San
francisco. He knew the captain
could promise that within two days the
letter addressed to Joe Varley would be
Hailam left the house on foot a
alone, for until the men were rounded
the westward journey 1t was deemed
advisable that the automobile should
not be seen in the streets.
Halism was given an hours grace,
hawk in giving instructions to Conner
ton and Young .aix heliograph boxes
were slowed away in the Skate. which.
without lights, got under way a few
When the automobile disappeared In
the darkness Of the unlighted street
Sparhawk returned to his room: For
the first time in many years ears s feeling Ing
companions who had been with MIN
since his departure from the u
states only one remainedaBob Mecann; n.
crossed % the floor and threw himself on
the bed. During the last three days ne
had had scarcely more than eight hours
sleep.
haap S,lhiectad WAS temnOrarily relaxed
he became conscious Of an overwhelm,
ing feeling Of mental and physical
,asue b He t6owssts s rSns to
Which Confronted him in Moreno when
his heavy eyelids fell and he slept.
When he awoke his temples were
throbbing and his eyes ached & 50 tnas Mis
tongue toe pso%Sy Was thick % and his thirst was in
tolerable.
Water. water" he murmured faint
ly: I must have water: wat:,, .,,
the pillow. A moment later he heard a
glass clink against a pitcher.
Matsr sais hs sssPsa deep asI1e veiee quietly
Once more as he opened his eyes the
light seemed to fling at them a shower
of shorp-pointed needles. But he saw
a glass Of water and he reached for 1t
@4fe'i He felt a strong hand grasp him !, by y
posture. Then the rim of the glass
touch ana his rassd HIS syes to sSe
of the person who had given 1t to him.
1t was Hallam!
"You-you!, he gasped weakly. Il
There was a strange expression on the
face of the bridge-builder-an express
sion in which sullenness and contempt
were mingled; In ID dDS sbSyrtIv y9trI know wha' time
sparhawk looked about him The
room was Hooded with sunshine. Day
light" Sparhawk gasped.
''It's been daylight for several hours,
Haliam answered gruffy. "Tt almost
noon now
BY a powerful effort of his will Spar
name. Hallam. what's up7, I'm not a
man to sleep like this. r.
Took little too much before you
turned in last night, / guess, said Hal
lam. "You'il soon be over it now and
You mean You think I've been drink
ing? Why, man. I haven't touched
About ten minutes after you went out
! lay down here on the bed and must
have fallen asleep"
Your sleep doesn't seem to have re-
looking at him with narrowing eyes.
What's the matter with Bob and the
servants that they didn't waken me De-
| fore?' Sparhawk muttered.
HI started. ,tottering. toward the door.
"Eetter wait" demonstrated Hallam.
| "Yolll be stronger by and by"
| ''Wait" exclaimed Sparhawk angrily.
Hang 1t, man. are We pair OF fools?
This Is no natural sleep I've had! BY
| Hea ea'en-Barbara!"
His mind was clear again. but his
eyes cleaned wildly as he hurried out
to tie gallery. Hallam, with puzzled
expression on his face, followed him
Spirhawk paused in front of Bob's
door an threw 1t open. A heavy odor
Of kerosene smoke, entered his nostrils.
The wick Of the lamp still was burn
Ing out the oil had almost disappeared
from the glass bowl.
Boz was not there. With a muttered
ours. and sinking heart, Sparhawk
hurried down the fight of steps. lead
ing % the landing. then up the other
fight to tho door OF Barbara's room.
He knorkrd ami got no answer. Then
ne thrust open the door. Hallam, just
behind him, saw him r.co!l suddenly,
but no sound issued from his lips.
Standing mStionless. ne stared around
90 he f.lU