The Washington times., 1913-10-08

I I'm your underworld that is what they
call me-" affirmed Mr.. Andrew. grim.
| THE Master, croaked Mr. Walter
Mr.. Wainwright interposed, a LITTLE
I contemptuous smile on his lips
Don't be frightened by a name. .
he said. you have nothing to hope
| for from him. He has already sacri-
| feed you. For, if / refuse his demand
| as ! shall. the revenge he threatens !:
| to make public the fact that he has
duped me with a family of criminals
| In order to do this he must publish
your records; so, you see, already he
wolves. But il you stand by me. be-
tween US We shall send him where he
| can no longer in5ure' you or me or
| anv other human being"
Indeed" Andrew exclaimed, with
polite scorn, Il an curious to know
where that place can possibly be-"
"You shall know soon enough" was
the grim reply.
And this you expect to do with
the aid Of these-people?" He indi-
Gated the trio with a wave Of his
hand, while not deigning to glance nj
them.
Yes"
He laughed silently. T am indeed
interested" he declared. "I am, in fact
so much interested that 1 am dis
posed to give. you all the assistance
in my. power"
Thanks" said Mr.. Wainwright.
with sarcasm.
And 1 await your pleasure with all
the more anticipation" continued Mr..
Andrew, with maddening ease, know
ing as do" he added" httingly "how
accustomed you are to dealing with
crooks to further your own ends"
But Mr.. Wainwright was already
tasting his triumph and did not feel
the stab.
we will try not to disappoint you,"
he assured him, turning to the foot
man who stood at the door waiting
to be recognized.
DIR. Fcrbes'is here, sir"
"Ah. !" exclaimed Mr.. Andrew, and
smiled.
"A moment. Freeman" Mr.. VAIN
wright addressed his adversary again.
You may yet withdraw. 1 give you
Proceed" urgeo Mr.. Andrew. with a
laugh.
You are determined?"
For the first time the other showed a
trace of impatience.
My dear sir" he begged.
Ask DR.. Forbes in," ordered Mr..
Wainwright abruptly. Marshall. see
that no one leaves this room"
My dear Courtland," Dr. Forbes ex-
Claimed. as he entered the room. hold
ing out his hand. with mixture OF
busy. Good morningr'
Wainwright shook hands with him
eagerly. The others bowed.
harry. I'm SO glad you've come," "
said the master Of the house. earnestly.
We need you
Dr; Forbes keen eyes opened with a
quick, darting look
Sorry to be so long getting here.
what's the trouhle?" he Inquired brisk
Iy.
Why. we've had rather a lively even
ing, first and last" explained his friend.
You shall hear all about it in due
course, but the upshot Of 1t is that
we've got a lunatic here that We want
you 10 take OF our. hands"
wainwright tells DR.. Forbes that An
and her relatives had noticed he acted
strangely for several days
The ex-district attorney forces the
Biounts 10 tell how Andrew had taken
them for well-known criminals-Wa alter
Blount had been taken for Diamond
Willie" Mr.. Blount for Hank Morgan.
safe cracker. and Mrs. Blount for Mil
waukee Sadie, shoplifter and white
slave agent.
Wainwright also tells how Andrew had
demanded his resignation from the race
for governor on the threat that other
wise he would publish the records of his
relatives.
DR.. Forbes upper lip was thrust out
in his most professional mannar, and
he frowned gravely at the floor.
What seemed to be his object?'' he
asked.
God knows, ] couldn't make head
nor tail Of IT. But Lucene was SO wor-
ried that, as you are an examiner in
lunacy, with the power of commitment
thought the best thing to do Was to
get you over here and let you take him
away with you and put him under OBJ
servation."
Il see." commented DR.. Forbes, nom
He motloned to his friend
to drop back and motioned to the valet
DIR. Forbes questions Andrew, who
says he does not remember having made
the accusations. He says he does not
think they are true. and that he likes
all those he has been worrying so much
AS the doctor proceeds with his ex-
animation Andrew says he is not sur,
prised, as the same thing has happened
before.
Mr. Andrew tells how he lost his last
place through his studying late in the
night.
study" interrogaated the doctor,
with the manner of a man who feels
that he is on the right track at last
Yes. sir. On certain problem that
has interested me very much"
Mathematical problem" nodded the
doctor.
No, SIR" said Mr.. Andrew, slowly.
with distinct emphasis, "a problem in
human relations. And I think / have
solved Il at last"
NO doubt. no doubt" agreed the
loctor. pattng him on the shoulder. |
Well. how would you like to go with
me-
'Oh, no, sir protested Mr.. Andrew,
with dread "Please-please-'
NO? Just for little while" urged !
he doctor.
''Oh, no. sir. To an insane asylum? |
Ne-no! I'm sure that would drive me !