The Washington times., 1913-12-06

~ INGHAM HARVARD crossed the
= mark to the west side and made
his way swiftly to that house
where, not so very long ago. al
though the time now seemed long. he
had protected his friend, Tom Clancy,
from the footpads.
Light gieamed from the windows OF
the second floor, and knowing that room
TO be the private library and lounglng
place OF his friend. Harvard run up the
steps and pressed the button OF the elec-
trio bell.
AT the same time he put two fingers
TO his lips and gave utterance to the
same shrill whistle which had been
their favorite signal to each other IN
the good old days of college, when they
were inseparabre companions anu
Chums.
Within two minutes the door was
thrown open, and Clancy, clad in pa1a-
mas and slippers. appeared at the
"Bing, OLD chap" he cried out: with
instant recognition. and the two clasped
hands.
THANK heaven you have come to see
me- Clancy went on, with ehth
Come inside. Well have jolly old
chin together. Id rather see you than
TO have cleaned UP a million down.
town" NV, ..
I'm glad to see you again, too, Tom,
Harvard replied, heartily: and ne step
ned inside the vestibule. behind that
half of the outer door which was closed;
But | cant go inside II wont 40.
shall remain only minute or TWO.
Now, look here, Bing- ;,,,
Won. Tom. You ought to know that you
cannot hobnOb with me and not get
yourself into trouble with the ponce
Your experiences tonight ought 10 as
sure you OF that much.
"Rats, a lot 1 care for that punch.
All the same, old man, the ponce OF
New York CITY is not good proposition
10 be up against II they cant get yoG
one way they will another. There now
Don't say another word.
Then what in thunder did you come
here at all for?'' Clancy demanded.
TO see YOU. To thank you for what
happened tonight at Chesters mousse
for / think ! have guessed rather clear
" what did happen there You believe
In nv Innocence. / feel assured OF that;
and Tom
say. Bing?" Clancy interrupted him.
Well
If you don't step inside the hallway,
so | can close the door, l swear I'll bang
It in your face"
Harvard shrugged his wide shoulders.
smiled and stepped inside the hall:
Clancy closed the door. Then he turned
about and began le.surely TO mount the
StalrS, Dul ne talked over MS S1OulucI
at his friend as he did SO.
Come up to my den" he said. we
can talk it over there. You've got to
come
Il ought not to. Tom. Wait a mo
ment until | tell you something" |
Clancy paused and turned.
''Well?'' he said interrJgatively.
Il really ought not 10 remain in your !
house moment longer than is aDso- |
lutely necessary.' Harvard replied. I'll I
tell you why
Go ahead, then. It's fool reason. !:
know that much before you begin |
But / will hear it !
You may have wondered how il hap /
pens that krew Of your presence at !
Chester'S tonight
Il have long since ceased to wonder
about things tEat concern you. R.ng,"
mis- friend replied with a smile But I
20 on. What's the rest Of it,
Il was there; outside the house. when
an interview with Chester myself to-
night. | hes tated after you entered |
the hous", and | am < ad l did so. be-
couse not long. afteI'ward / saw the
t"Gtiyc bureau downtown also so into
the house"
Correct: But what Of it?'
u decided not 20 30 in at all then.
with the in spector. They talked together
for a minute before the inspector went
inside. / thought l understood things
then. a little later l knew | did"
Say. what are you trying to get att"
You Will have TO listen to me where
you are. or else | will go away now,
without completing what I came to
say" Harvard said with decision.
OH well, have it Your own way.
BinS. You always did Clancy swung
one leg over the ballustrade.
- YOU came out of the house first.
7 hat second man. whom | have called
the shadow, started TO follow you. And
he would have done II: he'd have been
standing outside your door right now
waiting and watching, II / had not led
sss- aside. told him who and what 1