Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-09-04

ES:GG. "W@or 40 va" wonr ~ .Nor
her shut up in that room for all the
time? l may be drunk. but l amt so
drunk l can't be suspicious. 1 want to
see that girl
THAT is impossible" declared Mrs.
Martin firmly.
Gage stepped forward and took the
drunken mans arm.
You better go down and hit the
hay, Bill" he suggested. Skidd, blink
ing at him affectionately. instantly
turned from his former design.
"D'you think l better, Simmy?" he
inquired.
Without answering him Gage pushed
him out of the door and returned.
kreisler was grumbling savagely I'M
der his breath.
Then Gage declared himself, shifting
%nervously from one foot to the other as
he talked.
"Well, l fly this coop in the mornin',"
he declared-'early mornin'!. We're
nothin' but a pack of deuces. Skidd
picked. your pocket picked and a pet
ticoat down in the parlor that you can't
get introduced to! Me for Philadel-
phia!"
kreisler's lip curled contemptuously.
Il would advise then. Mr.. Gage" he
began. that you take
The door burst open. and Skidd stag
gered into the room. All three started
at the expression of his round face.
The drink had died from his eyes. His
skin was pink and white and the whole
expression was one of utter terror.
"Mrs. Martini" he gasped, there's a
man-there's a man down there!!"
Before any Of the three could recover
h power of speech there was a sound
of quick, firm footsteps and a rustic
of skirts. and kayton strobe into the
room, followed by Miss Mazuret. The
detectives eyes were flashing with an
ger as they rested on Skidd. The 9TH
ers, save Mrs. Martin. he ignored.
what do you mean by trying to
force your way into this young lady's
room?" he demanded, advancing threat
eningly as Skidd retreated before him.
"Mrs. Martin. is this the sort of pro-
lection to have in your house,"
who is he?" demanded Skidd of
Kreisler. How did he get in?"
The German swiftly seized him by
the arm in a powerful grip that i'm
posed silence.
Mr.. Skidd. go to your ROOM" order
ed Mrs. Martin severely. She rose to
the situation instantly and turned to
Kayton with a half apologize manner.
Hes been drinking" she explained.
"Who the devil is he?" demanded
Skidd. but not with his former bellig-
erence. He was inwardly completely
cowed and frightened.
what business is it Of yours?:" de-
manded Mrs. Martin angrily. Are you
running this house? Go to your roomv'
Gage took his arm and dragged him
reluctantly to the door. Skidd still pro-
testing feebly.
"Of course if he's drunk" said Kay
ton, after they had gone. "he probably
made a mistake in the room. I'm sorry
if we disturbed you"
"Not at ALL" returned the
politely. II didn't know you had called.
Doctor. will you see if Mr.. Skidd is all
right?"
"Certainly." said Kreisler. and fol-
lowed the others down stairs.
Mrs. Martin. can't you arrange to
give her a room near your own?" asked
Kayton quickly when they were alone.
Mrs. Martin %nervously moistened her
lips and spoke with a visible effort.
"Mr. Kayton. l think it would be
better if-much better-if you would
take Miss Mazuret away. You see for
yourself that can't protect her in a
house Of this sort. I can't have the
responsibility"
Kayton drew nearer and lowered his
voice.
II can't get her away" he said.
This house Is being watched"
Unknown to herself Mrs. Martins
hand flew to the collar OF her dress.