Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-07-02

slipped away in the darkness. Mr..
Cornish Is certainly a daring gentle
mantle type Of American million
aire that dares anything-even to
evade the law-to attain his own de-
sires."
Both Darlington ald Fardale
nodded, and waited with ill-concealed
impatience for him to continue. Nat
urally they were nervous, speculating
upon the possible knowledge of the
inspector. They were thinking of the
trio hidden upstairs, and wondering
whether MacBee's carefully assumed
ignorance was only a blind-if he
really knew or suspected that the
three were there. The thought of Har-
court suddenly regaining conscious
ness and making an outcry that might
betray him, occurred to both of them.
So they both fidgeted in their chairs,
fervently hoping in their nervousness,
that the detective would go shortly.
IL hope that you will both believe
me to be sincere when l say that am
working in the interests of Lord Har-
court as we'll as in those of the law"
MacBee said at last, knocking the
ashes from his pipe. mo one wishes
to see his name cleared of this charge
more earnestly than l do, but want
to warn you gentleman that you will
only make my work harder, and harm
both your friend and yourselves IL
you make any foolish moves now"
MacBee looked keenly from one to
the other of them.
II don't think l quite understand"
said Sir Harry.
Pardon me-" said MacBee with an
indulgent smile, "but l think you do
understand perfectly. l may as well
tell you that am perfectly we'll aware
Of the fact that an attempt was made
to set Lord Harcourt ashore when the
cutter discovered the Murita don't
know where the Murita is at this mo-
ment, but it would be quite unsafe
for her launch to make any effort to
touch anywhere along the coast OF
British Isles at the present time"
Sir Harry broke in hastily. Let me
assure, you, Mr.. Inspector, that we
have not the slightest intention of at
tempting to communicate with the
yacht in any way. Mr.. Darlington and
! are here for a fortnight's shooting,
after which we will return to Lon.
DON"
Then since we understand each
other thoroughly, will bid you good
night" said MacBee. He arose and
put on his coat.
Shall we see you soon again?" Sir
Henry asked as they walked into the
entrance hall.
Possibly" MacBee replied. my
movements depend largely on circum
stances. l may remain in this neigh.
borhood some time, or l may be called
away suddenly. hope you will enjoy
your shooting. What is that!" he ex.
claimed suddenly, glancinE yard
the window overlooking the ' la
A tall slender figure in flowing
white robe passed before the glass
and disappeared suddenly in the dark
ness of the night.
Both Farndale and Darlington gave
q start but before MacBee could
spring to the door, Farndale recov
cred himself and answered quickly
"oh, that is Major Marston's Sepoy
servant. He Is an expert with guns
and the major lent him to me for ou1
stay here"
"oh," said MacBee with smile. 81
thought it might be ghost"
The unexpected appearance of the
servant had startled Farndale and he
was afraid that the mans presence
would suggest the coming of his mas
ter as well, but his presence Of mind
and prompt answer had apparently
satisfied MacBee, so he gave no fur
ther thought to the matter, and a mo
ment later the detectives car shot
away from the house and disappeared
around the turn in the road.
What do you make of him? Car
rington asked when the detective hat
gone.
"One of two things" said Sil
Harry. Either he knows that Har
court is here. and it suits his purpose
to pretend that he does not know, o,
else we have completely outwittet
him. In any event he puIposely cam,
here to warn us to be careful. w,
must be on our guard Lord! Pm glat
he didn't accept my invitation to re
main with us over night"
"One thing certain" Carrinsto,
make Marston keep that Indian, Ba
hab indoors where no one will Sc
him"
"Right-o!" Farndale agreed as the
went inside and Sir Harry went VI
stairs to tell Cornish that the coas
was clear once more.
In few moments the America
and the doctor joined them, eager fo
news of their talk with MacBee. :"
too. have news" DR.. Maybrooke al
nounced. Lord Harcourt was consc
GUS for a few minutes. He is aslee
again now, but when he awakens nez
time, he will be out of all danger"
Bully" Darlington exclaimed
But how the devil are we going t
keep him here quietly when he
strong enough to move about, He wi