Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-19
The Third of the Fu-Manchu Stories

ing My position is a peculiar peculiar
one. My daughter, too. saw this proving per-
over by the Roman castrum and descrioeo
him as yellow man. 1t was the incident II
the train, following closely upon this other.
which led me to speak to the police, little as
desired to court publicity
Maryland Smith walked to window and
looked across the slopng lawn to where the
shadows of the shrubbery lay. dog was
bowling disrnally somewhere.
Your defenses impregnabe after
all, then?' he jerked. ''On UP this
evening Mr. DENLY telling about the
death of his collie few nights ago.
The clergyman's face cloudeo
That certainly alarming" he con-
fessed. II had been in London for few days.
and during my absence Vernon came down.
bringing the dog with him. On the night Of his
arrival it ran barking. into the shrubbery
yonder and did not come, out. He went to
look for it with lantern, and found it lying
among the bushes quite dead. The poor crea-
ture had been dreadfuy beaten about the
head"
THE gates were locked" DENLY interrupt.
ed, 'and could have got out of the
grounds without ladder and one to
assist him. But there sign of a living
thing about Edwards and 1 searched every
corner
How long has that other dog taken to
howng?" inquired Smith.
"Only since Rex's DEATH" said DENLY
quickly.
man. land he is confined to the yard. He is
allowed this side of the house.
Nayland Smith wandered aImlessly about
the library.
Il sorry to have to press you, Mr.
Eltham," he said ''but what was the nature OF
the warning to which you referred. and from
whom did it come?'
Mr. Ethan hesated for long time.
Il have been SO unfortunate he said, at
last lin my previous efforts that feel assured
contemplating immediate return to Ho-
Mani"
Smith jumped round upon him though
moved by spring
"Then you going back to Nan-Yang?'
he cried. "Now 1 understand Why have you
not told before? That is the key for which
I have vainly been seeking. Your troubles date
from the time of your decision to return?"
"Yes-I must admit it," confessed the clergy
man. diffidently.
And your warning from China?'
"It did"
From the Mandarin Yen-Sun-Yat"
''Yen-Sun-Ya My good sir! He warned
you to abandon your visit? And you reject his
advice! Listen to mel" Smith was intensely
curiously strung up-alert. 'The Mandarin
Yen-Sun-Yat is one Of the seven!"
IT do not follow you, Mr.. Smith,
mo, sir! China today is not the China of
'9S 1t is a huge secret machine, and Ho-Nan one
most important wheels! But it, as understan.
official is a friend of yours. believe me he has
your life! You would be dead man now if it we
for your friend in China! My dear sir, you must
his counsel"
Then, for the first time since I had made h
quaintance, PEARSON DAN showed through the S
of the Rev. J. D. Ethan.
mo- sir!" replied the cergyman-and the cha
his voice was startling-"I am called to Nan-Yang.
One may deter my gong'
The admixture of deep spiritual reverence wi
tense turbulence in his voice was dissimiar from
thing / ever had heard
Then only One can protect you." cried Smith
by heaven. man will be able to do SOL Your pr
in Ho-Nan do possible good at present. II
do harm. Your experience in 1900 should be fresh
memory"
Hard words, Mr.. Smith,
1.-The class of missionary work which you fave
injurious to international peace. At the preser
ment, Ho-Nan is a barrel of gunpowder; you wo
the lighted match. 1 do not willingly stand b
any and what he chooses to consider his du1
1 insist that you abandon your visit to the intel
China"
"You insist, Mr.. Smith,
LAS your guest regret the necessity OF rem
you that hold authority to enforce it,
DENLY fdgeted uneasily. The tone Of the cor
ton was growing harsh and the atmosphere
library portentous with brewing storms.
There was short. silent interval.
This is what 1 had feared. and expected, Sc
protection"
THE phantom Yellow PERIL" said Nayland
to-day materiaiizes under the very eyes Of the v
world.
THE yellow Peril! My dear Mr. Smith,
you scoff, strand SO do others! We tax
proffered right hand of friendship inquire If
den left holds a knife! The peace of the world
stake Mr.. Ethan. Unknowingly. you tamper wi
mendous issues"
Mr. Ethan drew a deep breath. thrustng both
You are painfully frank, Mr.. Smith," he sale
like you for it! / will reconsider my position al
this matter over again with you tomorrow"
Thus, them the storm blew over Yet had
experienced such an overwheiming n sense Oh I'M
pregnated with eastern devilry; it loaded the a
my God! It's Greba! whispered MIR. Ethan
1 cannot recall But none was before me when
over the threshold-and saw Miss Ethan prone
These were closed and bottled. and she lay with
outstretched in the aicove which the windows
Get my bag said. "She has swooned 1t il
Her father, pale and wide-eyed. lowered abo
and his gratitude when. l having administered
restorative. the girl sighed shudderngly and open
eyes. was quite pathetic.
her fathers arm she retired to her own rooms.
1t was fifteen minutes later that her n
tie octagonal apartment. and Greba Ethan sto
fore me, the candelisht caressng the soft curves
race wien she had answered my first question. sh
tated III pretty confusion
I'VE are anxious to know what alarmed you
She bit her lip. and glanced with apprehension
II am almost afraid to tell father" she began I
HE viii think me but you haze
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