The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-09-29
CHAPTER xIv.-(contInued.)


"The house is two blocks west.
along that street there" he explained,
and he indicated an intersecting thor
oughfare just ahead. 1T is number
ninety-seven Five minutes after we
enter you will drive up in front Of
the door and wait. II we don't return
In fifteen minutes come in after us!"
do you anticipate danger?'' Miss
Thorne queried quickly
II had anticipated danger" re-
piled Mr.. Grimm, Il should not have
permitted you to come with me"
They entered the house number
ninety-seven- with key which Mr..
Grimm produced. and minute or so
later walked into room where three
men were sitting. One of them was
Of coarse, repulsive type, large and
heavy; another rather dapper, Of SUI
perfcial polish, evidently foreigner,
and the third the third was Ambassa-
dor Boissegur!
Good morning, gentlemen!" Mr..
Grimm greeted them, then ceremoni-
ously: Monsieur Boissegur, your car
r1age Is al the door.
The three men came to their feet
Instantly, and one of them he Of the
heavy face drew revolver. Mr..
Grimm faced him placidly.
eDo you know what would happen
to you II you killed met" he inquired.
pleasantly. ''You wouldn't live three
minutes. Do you imagine came in
here blindly? There are dozen
men guarding the entrances to the
house "a pistol shot would bring them
IN. Put down that gun!''
Eyes challenged eyes for one long
tense instant, and the man carefully
laid the weapon on the table. Mr..
Grimm strolled over and picked 1t up,
after which he glanced inquiringiy at
the other mantle ambassadors sec
Ond guard
"And you are the gentleman, dare
say, who made the necessary trips to
the ambassadors house, probably
using his latch.key?" he remarked In
terrogatively. First for the letters
to be signed, and again for the ciga-
rettes?''
There was no answer and Mr..
Grimm turned Questioningly to Mon
sieur Boissegur. silent. white Of face.
motionless.
Yes, Monsieur" the ambassador
burst out suddenly. His eyes were
f1xed unwaveringly on Miss Thorne.
And your escape, Monsieur" con-
tinued Mr.. Grimm.
4 II did escape, Monsieur. last
night" the ambassador explained,
hut they knew 1t immediately they
pursued me into my own house: these
two and another-and dragged me
back here! Mon Dieu. Monsieur.
c'est-!"
That's all that's necessary re-
marked Mr. Grimm. you are free to
60 now"
'But there are Others" Monsieur
Boissegur interposed desperately,
two more somewhere below, and they
will not allow-they will attack"
Mr.. Grimm's listless eyes narrowed
slightly and he turned to Miss Thorne.
She was little white. but he saw
enough in her face to satisfy him.
II shall escort Monsieur Boissegur
to his carriage. Miss Thorne." he said,
calmly. These men VIII remain here
until ! return. Take the revolver If
either Of them so much as wags his
head-shootl You are not-not
afraid?"
mo" She smiled family. 7 am not
afraid"
Mr. Grimm and the ambassador
went down the stairs. and out the
front door. Mr.. Grimm was Just turn
ing to re-enter the house when from
above came mufhed. venomous
craras-ashi--a shotl He took the
steps going up. two at q time. Miss
Thorne was leaning against the wall
e II dazed; The revolver lay At her