Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-31
CHAPTER XIII-Continued.

Nor, as it presently appeared, were his
fears at all ill-founded. For Capt. Dove
emerged from his cabin got up for shore
going in a guise at sight of which Slyne
could by no means suppress an involun-
tary groan.
I'm all ready now Capt. Dove an
nounced. will you pay for cab If !
call one?"
MY cars waiting" Slyne returned
and the old man whistled amazedly
over that further and unexpected PROOF
that his former accomplice's fortunes had
changed for the better. You look like
fool in that outfit said Slyne. The
right rigout for motoring is tweed suit
and a soft cap
Capt. Dove was very visibly annoyed
He had been at particular pains to array
himself properly. you want to be the
only swell in the party. of course! ne
grunted You're jealous, that's what
polishing his furry. old-fashioned top hat
with a tail of the scanty, ill-htting frock
coat he had donned, along with nofsome
waistcoat in honor of the occasion.
Slyne shrugged his shoulders despair
ingly, and, having made an end OF ms
unappetizing meal, prepared for the roao
Then he lighted a cigar. very much at his
leisure while Capt. Dove regarded him
grimly and led the way on deck WITHOUT
further words.
Sallie was ready and waiting at the
companion hatch on the poop. as pretty
as picture In the sables Capt. Dove mad
given her a year before-after very
lucrative season of poach1ng on the 81
herian coast AS soon as she cauSh(
sight of them she came forward, follow
ed by lAmbrizette, whose appearance, III
cloak and turban, was even worse OIL
Tense to Slyne's fastidious taste than
Capt. Doves had been.
What a calamitous circus. he NUT
tered between set teeth Il must get rld
of those two somehow-and soon. But
till then
My cars at the back Of those coal
wagons there he told Capt Dove. with
great dignity. and Capt. Dove turned 10
the engine room hatch.
Below there he called down. is
that Mr. Brasse? I'm off now, Brasse:
You'll carry out all my instructions. Ell!
And-don't quarrel with Da Costa, dye
hear?"
"Ay ay, SIR" answered a dreary voice
from the depths below, and Capt. Dove
faced about again to find Sailie. hushe1
and anxious, waiting with AmprlZette al
the gangway.
Come on" he ordered, irascibly, and
Sallie followed him down the plank. Am
brizette shuff1ed fearfully after her, and
Slyne came last, his chin in the air, trl-
umphant
He led the way to his car. and was
sratified to observe it's salutary effect ON
Capt Doves somewhat contemptuous de-
meanor. The little policeman in charge
of it, pending its opulent owners return,
came forward, touching his KEPT, when
further impressed Capt. Dove uncom-
fortably. Slyne handed Saliie into the
tonneau and AmbriZette after her. tossed
the policeman a further tip. whch Sc
cured his everlasting esteem, TOOK ms
own seat at the wheel ana was hastiiy
FOL NV Dove
Where are we bound for?' asked capt
Dove holding his top hat on with ooth
hands, as Slyne took the ROAD to"aro
Sampierdarena at a round pace
Don't talk to the man at the wheel
answered Slyne and laughed. we We a
hundred miles so ahead or U.S. Betier
chuck that old tile Of yours away ana Tie
a handkerchief round your head YOU II
find that less uncomfortable.
The old man. at a loss Tor any more
effective retort pulled his antlduated
beaver down almost to his ears. 1oided
his long arms across the chest OF MS
fapping frock coat. and sat silent scoWi-
ing at the baggy umbrella between his
knees Nor did he open ms NOUN again
during the swift journey.
But when they at length reached thelr
destination and Slyne stopped the car
quietly before the imposing pile that
forms the Hotel de Paris. Capt. Dove
law dropped and his mouth opened me-
4 rasnIendent porter came hurrying for
ward and bowed most hnmbly to the
magnificent Slyne.
Take this lady and her maid straight
M to the suite next mine ordered Slyne
as Sallie alighted. while Capt. Dove us
tened. all ears "And ask Mr. Joblins to
join me in my sitting room. He's sun
here, | suppose?
lief as the man, already preceding ms
charges indoors, paused to answer IN the
affirmative. l.,
Il needn't book a room for you. he
fold Can't Dove, with calculated mar
ference But Sallie must have some
where to leave Ambrzette
"Hey, you, Call my chauffeur to take
the car around to the garage
Capt Dove followed hiln toward the
bureau. attracting not few Siances OF
mingled surprise and amusement from the
Ella borate idlers in it's neighborhood. Slyhe
was furious.
Il can't have him tagging about after
! me in that CHASTITY get-up! ne tod MN,
cuffed the elevator boys ears at the
sound of a mirthful sneeze with when
that unfortunate youth had become al
ficted. Though how the deuce III u
helm myself | don't know.
In tho corridor at which they got out
he caught sight of Mr.. Jobling approach
ing. and hurried Capt. Dove into the SIT
ting room of his suite.
Give me flNe il1lulSS W tHdhtoC ii''
clothes" he requested of the old man
and don't get straying about or you Il
lose yourself
Mr.. Jobling met him on the threshold
| as he shut the door. That gentleman had
| marvelously recovered from his over.
| nights nervous breakdown. A sounc
| sleep, a visit from the barber. bath ano
| a liberal breakfast had all helped to alter
| him outwardly and inwardly for the bet
| fer. He was once more the respectfully
| prosperous self-confident solicitor.
Il believe you've been out all night
| he observed in a jOcular tone OF reprooI
| a waggish forefinger uplifted.
I've covered couple of hundred miles
| in the car while you've been asleep, an
| swered Slyne. turning into his dressins
room. I've brought the girl back witt
me-and the old man, her guardian Were
going to have trouble with him unles:
we're very careful So listen and III tel
YOU how things stand.
Mr. Jobling composed his features into
their most professional aspect, but ina
gave place by degrees to variety OF
sther expressions. while Slyne. busy
changing his clothes. related all he nm
self knew as to Sallie's past history.
.'And now the old man thinks he Is en-
titled to put a price on her.. Slyne con-
Guided shes promised to marry me
but he won't let her go till l hand him
a hundred thousand dollars
Mr. Jobling lay back Imply In his chair