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

In spite of the gaiety they felt over
their success thus far, each of them
felt strangely troubled, and strove as
best they might to keep their indi-
vidual fears from the others. New
ertheless, the unexpected appearance
of MacBee in the neighborhood had
set them II thinking, and 1t was the
unexplained presence of some other
mysterious danger that kept their
nerves at the highest pitch.
AS soon as the meal was over,
Adele hurried upstairs to see how her
patient Jared, and after cigarette,
the doctor followed with Cornish. Sir
Harry and Darlington remained at the
table smoking quietly, each busy with
his own thoughts. Darlington, In
spite of his anxiety, was supremely
happy at seeing Adele again, and at
the first opportunity he meant to tell
her af the fact.
It was quite dark now, and finding
1t warm inside, the two men stepped
out on the long low veranda that ran
around three sides of the lodge.
'Dicky." Sir Harry said, as he
puffed at his cigar thoughtfully. "I'm
wondering IL I've been foolish"
How sol"
"Sir Thomas and Grace are coming
up tomorrow. OF course l told them
all about 1t before we left, and as
soon as she learned that Harcourt
was injured, she absolutely insisted
upon seeing him."
81 don't know" Darlington an
swered hesitatingly. at can't do any
harm that l can see. Marston's COM
ing would be natural enough, and
there's nothing to excite suspicion in
her running up for few days. Nat
urally she is anxious to be near him
IL he is in physical danger too"
Suddenly a loud putting broke the
stiffness of the evening, and the two
men sprang out into the roadway.
What the DEVIL" Farndale ex-
claimed, and in another moment the
lights of big automobile silhouetted
their figures sharply against the lodge
wall. The car drew up with grind
ing of brakes, coming to a standstill
within few feet of the house.
who's there?" Sir Harry called
out, trusting that the noise of the
cars arrival would warn those up
stairs to keep out of sight. Caring
ton looked up carelessly as though
looking at the sky, and noted with sat
tsfaction that the little attic window
was dark. He was sure, however,
that someone was standing behind the
blinds looking out and listening at
the open easement.
The throbbing of the motor ceased
long gray coat and cap leaped out of
the machine. Pulling off his goggles
the man came quickly toward them.
1T is I-MacBee," he answered,
stepping into the light from the door
way. r,
For moment the two men stood
petrifed, gazing silently at the de-
tective. Then, Sir Harry, recovering
his poise in an instant, extended his
hand and greeted the inspector cor,
daily. This is a surprise" he said
with smile. "Dicky and only ar.
rived couple of hours ago ourselves.
Have you had dinner?"
Frankly, 1 haven't" said MacBee.
"And if your question can be con-
strued as an invitation, l shall be de-
lighted to accept it."
"By all MEANS" said Sir Harry. his
heart falling although he concealed
his annoyance successfully, as he led
the way into the dining room. No
doubt Martin can still get up fairly
acceptable meal for you. Have a
drink of something?"
MacBee declined and sat down
YEARLY. 81 had a wire from London
this morning stating that you had
started for here" he explained in an
swer to their queries, land being in
the neighborhood tonight thought I'd
take chance of finding you"
But what on earth brings you up
to Scotland?" Darlington asked.
Business" MacBee answered
You're likely to find me most any.
where. Perhaps Pm watching you"
he added slyly.
"Indeed,"S laughed Sir Harry
"Then permit me to offer you bed
for the night and gun in the morn
ing-if you're not too tired to get out
at dawn with U.s."
"Id like to do it-nothing better
Sir Harry-really would" said Mac
Bee with genuine regret. "But I'm uI
here on little hunting expedition o
my own that will keep me quit,
busy"
Darlington looked sharply at him
but neither MacBee's tone nor expires
sion gave the slightest hint as to hi
thoughts. SIS it permissible to ask
question:" Sir Harry said.
"Quite-to ask-but not for me t
answer, am afraid" MacBee replied
81 must be off at once after l hav
eaten, and have had little chat wit
you-if you will be good enough t
pardon my seeming rudeness."
Certainly" said Farndale. "But
wish you could change your mind an
stay over with us. Are you alone il
the carr"