The Washington times., 1913-01-01
THE TIMES DAILY SERIAL STORY
TheRADIUM TERRORS
By Albert Dorrington
Copyright, 1872. Frank A. Munsey company,

empty. A moments pause gave
breath to his vision. he saw the
Ing them intently, a nerve-shrunker
face, with glowing eyes and pale
lips. Prince Hohennoff bowed slight.
ly in Tsarka's direction, the envelope
held firmly in his right hand.
DR.. Tsarka's elf-like figure straight
flashed over the princes tall figure t.
the round, smiling face of the de-
tective near the door. something in
Tony's attitude aroused his instant
wrath.
my house appears to be at the mercy
OF every curiosity monger," he declared
bitterly. What is your business, sir?
Prince Hohenhoff interposed. 4 per.
mitted this gentleman to follow me In
here he said with a glance at Tony,
because 1 am anxious to hear you re-
fute his ill-timed accusations"
He placed the letter in Tsarka's hand
and turned slowly toward the door.
Tony accepted the gleam in his eyes
as a challenge TO immediate action.
Prince Hohenhoff spoke again as one
who desired to make clear his position
In the transaction.
Il came here at the desire of Nine.
Beatrice Messonfer. She appealed to
me for protection against the unauthor-
lied people who spy upon her move
ments she declares tnat her CORE
spondence has been tampered with and
her telephone communication interrupt
ed, SO that she is compelled to rely upon
the generosity OF her influential patients
to carry on her medical labors."
The prince spoke with heat, while the
young blood stayed scarlet about his
cheeks and throat.
do not know II you are aware of
these prosecutions" he added, with q
gesture In Tony's direction.
Inc little detective shrugged good hu-
moredly. He was certain now this in
experienced young man had fallen q
sician and was permitting himself to be
drawn unwittingly into an extremely
difficult situation
BY some strange means (it may have
peen through the agency Of the coolie
doorkeeperl Tsarka appeared to have
rank. A smile threatened to break the
hard lines Of the Jap doctors mouth.
We have suffered the bitterest per-
secutions since coming to England" he
began In his caressing tones. "On every
side we have met opposition and ty-
ranny. This mamie pointed sorrow
fully toward the smiling Hackett-..is
one OF legion who daily harass Nine,
Messonier and myself. They impute to
us. us the most hideous motives. i there
fellows impudent rambiings."
IRONY flinched at the words: his shoul-
ders stiffened. II was not the first lime
IN NE that he had experienced the
mnips OF scorn when confronted by an
outwitted criminal.
In the present case his feelings were
soothed by the knowledge that he had
run TO earth a man who had baffled the
united wits Of Scotland Yard. He ad-
dressed Tsarka across the table while
ms, ,,s nsnos stoie to the pair OF hand
mold a warrant for your arrest. DIR.
sarKa- l viii read 1t aloud II you
choose. In any case, you must accom-
pany me TO the nearest police station.
wnere q charge Of conspiring to swim
ole the duchess OF Mar;ster and Primo.
you"
Prince Hohenhof stared with round
eyes at the little detective. "Gott! You
are mad. He almost shouted. II have
thing! wan any
am very sorry" Tony spoke with
a. a., humorous CLEAN in his brown eve.
This gentleman"-he nodded briefly
to the stiff-lipped Japanese doctor.
,t,1s a sentieman arranged a certain
@ risue studio comedy when your high
ness and several other distinguisi1ed
Iaoies and gentlemen received n han
usm OF redium molecules which
caused caused you some pain and inconven-
;, Dr. Tsarka laughed outright. vet
Iony observed that his fingers trent
pied as he laughed. Prince Hoben-
n1iI irp gisred at the fmmobile Hackett.
inTm nnn ms MS eyes softened strangely.
In this fraud?" he demanded, with a
sudden show OF interest. surely
You are presuming too much"
Ionys ans xer was emphatic and
nesstatGpy ness ta Ssv. must must beg your high
averred. In civilized countries II is
the duty OF kings and princes TO up1
hold the dignity of the law. make
no charge against Mime. Beatrice
MMess.onier. Msss. Ny business lies with DR..
Prince Hohenhon bowed with uns,.
fected humility of manner. Somethinr
IN Tony's outspoken words quieted his
rising anger. '
volunteered. after a brief pause. TT is
Mime. Messonier's interest / feel bound
to protect. She has suffered Intensely.
She has dedicated her life to the allie
Walton OF suffering in others. / myself
Sowea sm iVins nc cr,aS witness ,,t to her skin and
passion In his voice. Rest assured
that any attempt to persecute or annoy
her will be swiftly resented by myself
and the Duchess of Marister."
He turned sharply with a slight bow
in Tsarka's direction. and was about to
retire.
The little nerve specialist had re-
manned quiescent under Tony's scath-
ing allegations. hoping each moment
that his ropal visitor would depart,
leaving him free to deal with the un-
welcome intruder. With the Duchess
of Marister's check for 5000 euineas in
his pocket, he hoped. even at the last
extremity. TO obtain bail II Hackett In
sisted upon his accompanying him to a
police station.
The princes entry upon the scene
was, after all. an unexpected bit of for
tune which might stand him In good
stead. The situation bristled with
points. But through the almost kaIeido-
scopic changes of fortune he saw very
clearly that his beautiful child genius,
Beatrice Messonier. had gained the
heart of an emperor's son.
The thought passed. leaving him cold
and miserable. with the shadow Of an
English prison looming SO close. he felt
her slipping. slipping from his withered
hands into the immensely of other
worlds.
A Continuation OF This Story VIII
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