Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-29

l wouldn't have to be cross examined myself.
-3And that really Allan Harrowby?"
-@Yes-that Allan, right enough
Minot sat studying the wall in front of him. He
recalling a walk through the moonlight to the fort.
Jephson and Thacker pointed accusing fingers at him
over the oceans and lands between
Il say-let Jenkins CO. continued the genial western
Harrowby, provided he returns my property and
clears out for good. After ALL his father faithful
servant, if he is not"
aBut," objected Trimmer, ahe's wasted my time.
He's put crnp in the of the best publicity
in America it II take years to Strengthen out"
@Not necessarily said Harrowby.' II coming
to that I've been watching work for the last week.
and I like it. It's aive-progressive. We're putting
out this spring, inexpensive little bound
to make hit. 1 need man like you to convince the
public
Trimmer's eyes opened wide They shone He turned
and regarded the unhappy Jenkins. Clear out!' he
commanded. 3If see you again II wiring your
neck! Now, Mr.. Harrowby, you were saying
Gust minute" said Harrowby. 4This man has
certain letters and papers of mine"
NO. he hasn't" Trimmer replied al got 'eln-rght
here my pocket" He slid packet of papers
the table. They're yours Now, about
Jenkins slipping silently away. Like frightened
wrath he fitted gratefully through the swinging DOORS
"A middle-class car explained Harrowby, @and
want live man to boost it
aBeg pardon interrupted Minot, rising, all say
goodnight Well get together about that other matter
any idea what has become of Alan?'
3No I haven't. sent him telegram this afternoon
saying that was my way here. Must have run off
on business Of course he'll be back in time for his
wedding"
aOh, yes-of course" Minot agreed sadly, shell be
back for his wedding. Goodnight, Gentlemen.
FEW minutes later he stood at the window of 389,
gazing out at the narrow street, at the stately
Manhattan Club and the old Spanish houses on each
side.
aAnd she refused mel" he muttered aTo think that
should be the biggest piece of luck that's to
since l hit this accursed town.
He continued to gaze gloomily out. The-er-moon
was still shining.
CHAPTER XVIII. "A Rotten Bad Fit
AFINOT rose early on Monday morning and went for
Ava walk along the beach. He had awakened to
black despair but the and the matutinal breeze
elevated his spirits considerably. Where was Allan
Harrowby9 Gone, with his wedding little more than
twenty four hours away. If he should not return
golden thought! By his act he would forfeit his
claim on Tephson and Minot would be free to
To what? Before him in the morning glow the great
gray fort crush his hopes. There those slant
ing ramparts she had smiled at his declaration smiled
and labeled him foolish Well, foolish he must have
seemed. But there still hope. If only Allan Har-
rowby did not return!
Trimmer, his head down. breathing hard marched
along the beach like with destination. Seeing
Minot, he stopped suddenly.
Good morning" he said, holding out his hand with
smile. @No why we shouldn't be friends, Ell?
None whatever. You're out early. So am thinking
up ideas for the automobile campaign"
Minot laughed. 3You leap from one proposition to
another with wonderful aplomb," he said.
1.-THE agile mountain goat hopping from peak to
peak, Trimmer replied. 3Thats Oh, I'm the goat
all ght Sad old Jenkins put it all over me- didn't he?"
4Im afraid he did. Where is he?"
IL