The Washington times., 1911-03-26

and stood gazing down at Daniel, his
small, black, shoe-button eyes fasten-
| ing upon the young man as If to
bore into his brain and read his
thoughts Had they peen able to do so,
Lazard would not have felt fat;ered
The woman posed picturesqueIy, with an
elbow upon a convenient mantel. Fet-
ter vacillated at the door.
1t was Daniel who broke the silence.
Well, he said. insolently, IT take 1t
you're the hound?"
What do you mean?" asked Mrs.
Lorrimer' forestalllng Lizards angry
''oh. perhaps it was you, madam
He infused into his tone as much of
impudent contempt as he was able.
some coward struck me down from
Ten TeniRagWith RisS tn a slnngshot' I Judge. Do
1t was l, Senor Haigh,T Lazard in
terrupted. Are you in pain?'
Some, thanks to you"
That is we'll"
MY God! cried the young man.
struggling with his bonds. You cold
bi1oded IoiS villain! Let me loose until I
''Td rather not; and let me adyise
you to be civil, Or
down, win you? 1 fancied you were of
about that breed of snake"
The mercenary's face grew livid with
rage; He stepped forward quickly.
making as If to kick Daniel, but the
woman stopped him.
Stop that she cried sharply BE
careful, JOSEF The general hesitated,
and she added turning to Haigh: You
had better take his advice, sir Such
talk will do you no good"
I begin to believe you are right,
madam. Well, now that you have Grim
inally assaulted me and have me in your
power, what do you propose to do to
You have displayed too great an
interest in our affairs, senor," said Mrs
Lorrtmer. when you go so far as to
enter these grounds, we refuse to sub
las for that. madam, never heard
of either of you until today, except
your assassin here-Lazard is his name,
believe? I am In no way interested in
your affairs-or was not until 1 learned
from the senorita here that you are, to
put it politely, kidnapping her. Now 1
am interested, and warn you all that
shall do my utmost to make trouble
for you. Don't forget that"
"Ill try not to-" she answered, with
a trace Of impatience. I'VE won't give
you the opportunity:
''As for entering the grounds. madam,
I trespass no more than do you. May
! inquire what right you have TO be
here?"
,'Oh, you may inquire, yes" She
stifed a yawn.
When did you. see Curtice last?"
LaZard interrupted abruptly.
When I saw you first"
when did you hear from him last?'
My affair. sir. Or, to relieve your
anxiety. not since l saw you ,o,~
81 don't expect him. assassin"
Lazard choked with anger. Mrs. Lor-
rimer motioned him aside.
Have you written to Mr.. Curttce
since you came here?" she asked pleas
NO, madam"
Then where are your papers,"
What do you meanT
Your papers--your passports and d, the
notes you have taken regarding us?'
Il have taken none"
What is your interest in us?"
81 have none. What is yours in me?'
why do you come here?" =.
That is delicate question madam
"WeIl?" She raised her eyebrows.
In fine, l came in the hope of seeing
"Oh. we know that. Do you mean to
Zone moment I will explain. I have
seen the senorita but twice in my life,
both times recently. IT is needless to
say that she is charming. I-well, l.
''Oh, you love her, them" said Mrs.
Lorrimer, with a scornful shrug.
Il have hoped that she might permit
me to do So" He gave the girl look
which said respectfully: This is pain
full to both of us, but cannot be
avoided. Forgive me. am sorry!" She
had turned away.
Mrs. Lorrimer gave 1t up. You are
she commented.
You are improbable, madam" he
replied. But in certain epochs you
have been known to exist"
She caught his meaning and bit her
lip, favoTinE him with a furious glance !
Mr.. Haigh," the man Fetter broke |
IN, where do you live in New York;"
Daniel tncautiously gave his address. |
Fetter made note of II.
Il found nothing; absolutely nothing, |
in the farmhouse" he explained to |
L.azard and the adventuress:$ He has
6oasted, "are his keys. we'H try his |
town place and see what is there"
Give them to Jose" ordered Mrs. |
Lorrimer. That was very thoughtful |
2f you, Joseph" The wretch flushed
she continued, there's no use in ques-
-ioning this fellow any further"
There isn't" agreed Daniel placidly.
I assure you l know nothing that you
wish to-
Come, senorita." suggested Lazard.
his arm, with a smirk, to the |
girl. She swept past him with an ex-
,lamation of disguest. Fetter ogled her
o no advantage of his; she ignored his
"Er-madam-" began Haigh, as the
others prepared to leave.
well, sir?' Mrs. Lorrimer answered.
81 might suggest that I am in pain.
These ropes" He moved his hands
"Give me your parole. senior, that you
will not attempt to leave this room, and
will unbind you
Lazard objected,-but she paid no at
Il have no choice" said Haigh, by
way of apology to himself. 81 accept. |
rhe pain is really extreme"
Unite him, Joseph" she commanded.
Tor a moment she appeared to weigh
question, then: You are brave man,
Ir. Haigh. Why not be with us?''
And against the senorita? No!'
Very well. then. Goodnight |
Fetter, taking the lamp, left the room
n total darkness. Haigh swore softly.
narveled at the turn of events, AND:
worm out, slept. Mrs. Lorrimer had
poken truth when she told him that he
vas courageous. Happily, he did not
know; for Daniel was not one to refuse
himself credit when he felt 1t to be his
lue. Il
The following day Norah brought him
| scanty meal in the morning, but, al
hough he attempted CHEEKY badinage,
'he kept an embarrassed silence.
GThe Continuation of This Story VIII
Be Found in Tomorrow's Issue II