The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-09-12


DIR. Maybrooke. Lord Harcourt will
not relapse into his former state.
When he awakes tomorrow he will be
quite a 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-
sentiaI"
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
we wish him TO do so. II isn't Kand,
wahr | fear I'm wondering II Mac
Bee isn't still hanging about here I'M
known 10 US all"
They pushed back their chairs and
strolled into the living room. Adele
and Darlington. SEEKING rare oppor'
tunity. went out upon the veranda to
gether, delighted at the chance for a
few moments alone. II was a glorious
evening, just cool enough to be brac-
ing, and the light, fading slowly, made
the hills wonderful in their coloring
against the sunset.
In the room behind them there was
no light except from the open fire
the warmth OF which was most vel,
come in the damp interior Of the
lodge. With quiet satisfaction the
men began 10 smoke, contented after
their day OF various pursuits and OF
common anxiety.
AS they sat there before the blaze,
Martin entered and looked to Sir
Harry. THE man in the garage asks
il you will see him, sir" the servant
said.
Farndale looked UP in surprise.
None OF the servants had been told
OF Kandwahr's identity-none of them
knew his name-but il was at once
apparent TO Sir Harry that it was the
Indian who thus Unexpectedly asked
for an interview Tell the man 20
come here" Farndale directed, while
the others sat calmly smoking and
wondering among themselves what the
Indian could wish TO say TO them.
Perhaps he is going to tell us what
he found so interesting down by the
gate while ago." the Doctor sug
gested, breaking the silence
AS he spoke. the door opened silent
ly, and Kandwahr entered with all
the mystery and theatric effect usual
a., - fhrnuhnlH
wahr surveyed the assembled com
pany, and smiled as he said Good
evening" He made no move TO sit
down, but his keen eyes took in the
whole scene and summed IL up for
his own purposes. With perfect calm
the group he saw before him in the
dim light OF the room.
You asked TO see me?" Sir Harry
said. You have something TO say TO
us?"
Kandwahr nodded Il have a bust.
ness proposition TO make to you" he
said.
'"Well7"
II have already told you that am
innocent of the crime you. perhaps,
stin believe l must have committed"
he began slowly, in his low. even
voice. II do not come to you to repeat
that assertion, but l make II again be
cause | am going 10 offer TO % a
thing that may seem strange TO all
OF you"
Go on" Sir Harry snapped impa-
tently.
Suppose there should be proof that
l did kill Captain Towneshend-pro
SO strong against me that il would
lberate Lord Harcourt? You would
relish such evidence-eh?'
Naturally" Cornish broke in en-
phaucally. But, unfortunately, we
have no such proof
Precisely" Kandwahr resumed in
his same even tone. IF you had evi-
dence such as l suggest TO you. you
would not permit me 10 remain here
for moment You would then hand
me over to the police without further
delay. and there would be no further
necessity for concealing Lord Har
court"
Certainly" Sir Harry explained
impatenuy Don't talk nonsense.
Come to the point, and be quick about
it. am in no numor to have you
daily"
Kandwahr bowed considerably Il
will be brief" he promised. Suppose
l should give you conclusive proof OF
my guilt?'
What" Cornish exclaimed "Do
you mean to say that you"
IL mean that / viii furnish such
proof unquestioned evidence that will
free Lord Harcourt Of all suspicion
upon the condition that you gentle
men give TO me your words OF honor
that you will aid me to leave England
in safety"
Kandwahr uttered his ultimatum
and faced them squarely.
Are you mad" Farndale demanded