Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-07-09


He was bending over, apparently ex-
amining the ground close to the gate
with the greatest of interest. Then
the man Strengthened up and turned
towards the house. AS he came slow
ly forward, the doctor recognized him
1T was Prince Kirshin Kandwahr.
Maybrooke gave a short whistle of
surprise, and Cornish and the others,
coming in, gathered about him. IL
wonder what he's up to now!" the
American exclaimed This is the
first time since he's been in hiding
here that I've known him to risk wan
dering out of doors during the day
light hours. 1t seems to me that he
will | ear close watching"
Once they had Harcourt comfort
ably in bed again, and soundly asleep,
the party descended to the dining
room, Dinner was scarcely a hilar-
ious meal, and while it was being
served, they discussed Kandwahr's
actions with curious interest Never
since the night he had forced himself
upon their protection had the Indian
made the slightest effort to see or to
talk with any of the household. Dur
ing the day he had kept himself Sc
curely hidden in the quarters Barndale
had provided for him above the garage
apparently mortally afraid of show
ing himself abroad. The servants had
carried his meals to him there and
his only requests had been for Gig
arettes and books to help pass away
the time. Occasionally he had asked
for the current newspapers, but those
sent to him had been carefully gone
over, and contained no mention of the
case that concerned him so vitality.
Occasionally, at night, some of those
in the lodge saw him roaming about
quietly in the darkness outside, but
he never wandered far away, and was
always back in his room before they
retired "The mans afraid Of discov-
cry even now," Cornish said, as he
lighted his cigar over the coffee. per
haps MacBee is still hanging about
here, and the Indian knows that he
has not gone"
81 am growing tired of the whole
situation" said Sir Harry wearily 81
can see no reason why | should con-
tinue to harbor Kandwahr. Surely l
deserves"
Cornish shook his head. Let the
man stay" he advised. while he re-
mains here we can put our hands on
him whenever we want or need him.
Once he goes away we cannot tell
what he may do His every action
makes us more firmly convinced that
he is the guilty man, but as yet l
can pin nothing upon him. Do not in
terfere with him, however. Sooner or
later one of US will discover what We
wish to know-the truth that will en-
able US to clear Harcourt of this alb
surd charge"
We have another care now," saiG
DR.. Maybrooke Lord Harcourt will
not relapse into his former state.
When ne awakes tomorrow he will be
quite normal being, even though he
may not recall all that has gone he
fore. He will naturally wish to go out
of doors, and his health requires that
ne be permitted to do so. To regain
his mind and strength that will be es
sential"
But the danger of his meeting
Kandwahr-." Darlington interposed
I'VE can easily prevent that" said
Cornish, rising "Kandwahr doesn't
want TO see Harcourt any more than
l Ill, i; l,, =
vahr | fear. Pm wondering if Mac
Bee isn't still hanging about here un
known to us all"
They pushed back their chairs ant
strolled into the living room. Adel,
and Darlington, Selling rare oppor
tunity, went out upon the veranda to
gether, delighted at the chance for /;
few moments alone. 1t was gloriou!
evening, just cool enough to be brac
ing, and the light, fading slowly, made
the hills wonderful in their colorinI
against the sunset.
In the room behind them there wa
no light except from the open fire
the warmth of which was most wei
come in the damp interior of tn
lodge. With quiet satisfaction tn
men began to smoke, contented afte
their day of various pursuits and o
common anxiety.
AS they sat there before the blaze
Martin entered and looked to ST
Harry. 1.-The man in the garage ask
if you will see him, sir" the servan
said.
ID Farndale looked up in surprise
None of the servants had been toll
of Kandwahr's identity-none of then
knew his name-but it was at ono
apparent to Sir Harry that it was tn
Indian who thus Unexpectedly aske
for an interview. Tell the man t
come here" Farndale directed, Will
the others sat calmly smoking an
wondering among themselves what tn
Indian could wish to say to them.
perhaps he Is going to tell us wha
he found SO interesting down by tn
gate while ago." the Doctor sul
gested, breaking the silence.
As he spoke, the door opened silen