Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1911-08-31

terms he had prescribed. but would
once more try to entrap him. Yet I'M
less he released him now he could new
er hope for the money.
He rose and left Grayman alone In
the cabin. but within few minutes
returned. saying. "Come out, Mr.. Gray
man. and convince yourself that you
are homeward bound"
Rather unwillingly the Millionaire
ventured upon the deck. They were
still very high. but were flying south
ward at great speed.
'sThose are the Catskills away over
yonder." said Payton, pointing, Il
could land you in New York in little
over an hour. but prefer to visit the
metropolis after nightfall 1t is now
only O'Clock Wen take lunch and
then circle about bit and see the
country. If you like we can run out
to Niagars and see how the great cata.
ract looks to bird"
But my daughter" cried the billion
aire eagerly. "Since you will have the
money anyway and the speed of your
craft is so great take me to her.
.She is in no danger. She doesn't
even know she is prisoner" replied
the sky pirate lightly. why alarm
her nowT
Late that evening passersby In Fifth
avenue were startled by seeing huge
aero glide silently over their heads.
Shortly afterward the Chameleon set
tied gently upon the grass in park
glade. and Payton. without any sign
of nervousness or hurry. tremendously
dismissed his guest in the very face OF
a policeman.
"Goodby and au revoir." said Pay
ton. wringing Mr.. Grayman's unwilling
hand. You'll hear from me in few
days. Don't forget your promise or
the need that your daughter has Of
the aid which you alone can give her"
Without replying Mr. Grayman turn
ed on his heel and walked rapidly
away. Payton remained on the ground
regarding his retreating form with
disdainful smile The policeman was
rapidly approaching. but Payton made
no move.
Here Eour' said the officer. selling
Payton by the arm. II arrest you.
What are you doing. with an aero in
the park?"
Looking for squirrels said Payton.
Looking for See here, young fell
low. come with me-"
Aren't you going to arrest the
aero?" asked Payton.
The question upset the policeman for
a moment Then. thinking Of no bet
ter answer. he raised his club. In
the fraction of second he was sprawl
ing on the grass and Payton had leap
ed aboard the aero. AS the policeman
jumped to his feet and blew his whis-
tie the Chameleon whirled up into the
darkness and disappeared.
The reader will perhaps remember
that when Payton carried Off Miss
Grayman he re-entered her room on
the pretense of extinguishing the light.
What he really did was to tumble in
her writing desk and take possession
VI a DuA0iC Va iCbtCict w A3GA AG tAANAS
into his pocket Among the letters
was one written to Helen by her IA
Their during one of his infrequent abb.
sences. How he employed this will
appear presently.
Payton had no sooner performed his
characteristic exploit of landing Mr..
Grayman in the heart of New York
with the Chameleon than he set out
with full speed for his lodge in the
wilderness.
We left Miss Grayman weeping in
her room at the lodge over her vexa
ton at Mrs. Williams conduct. en-
phasized By her own underlined sus-
PIGEONS. Susan was greatly puzzled.
but very sympathetic.
On. Miss Helen" she said. ''please
!. Ay,,f <.rv Qhov cannot no lOu0 do