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

court was the last man seen with Towne-
lshend and his valet finds a strangely mono
Ersped dagger in his pocket and blood
stzihs on his clothes. Harcourts mind 10
blank on the subject.
CHAPTER 2-Harcourt determines to
leave no stone unturned 20 and the MUIR
derer. or 20 accept penalty himself II guilty.
AT meeting OF Governors Of Grill Club. ques-
tion or irnoesnOo or guilt Is put to all who
attendedf dinner. HaroOurt admits he doesn't
know. Suspicion points TO an Indian prince
Kirshin Kandwahr. who attended dinner.
CHAPTER s--During interview with
Inspector MaeRee. OF Scotland Yard. Har-
court npds IN the room where murder was
eommkted a half burnt cigarette bearing
monogram like that on dagger. He do
ssrmines 70 IND out who smokes these Gig
arettoA
CHAPTER 7-ReturnIng from Cornish's
reception Harcourt nnds Kandwahr has
broken into his study and stolen the dagger
which was concealed in n cabinet. Kand-
wahr admits knife Is his.
CHAPTER s--Kandwahr is arrested while
trying TO throw dagger into river.
CHAPTER AT n house party at Har-
court Manor the monogram in silver Is found.
lCrace admits IL belongs 20 her. Harcourt
convinced OF her connection with the Grim
CHAPTER 14-Harcousrs plot Is dseov-
ered by cornishs daughter. and fails.
CHAPTER 15-Detectivos taking Kana-
vahr to police headquarters for examination
are attacked and Kandwahr disappears.
CHAPTER 16--His yacht pursued by rev.
snne cutter. Cornish is obliged 10 put Har-
court in launch and escape 10 Scottish
Coast.
CHAPTER l7-Harcourt seriously hurt.
and Ia hidden In Farndale's shooting lodge
In scotlanda
ing garment nearby. There was
familiar suggestion about the thing,
whatever 1t was, and she called the
name OF her fathers Sepoy servant.
l'Bajhabl"
In an instant the Indian was heel-
ing before her upon the gravel walk
prostrating himself upon the earth,
and calling upon her to forgive her
most humble servant for his presump-
tuousness In daring TO address her
"oh, gracious LADY," the Indian
half chanted, ''Delgn TO overlook the
daring OF your devoted slave, but be
gracious enough to accept this token
OF his well wishes!"
Grace looked down at the PROSTATE
figure before her. and saw in the
brown, appraised hands silver chain
with curious charm hanging from
Il. Her eyes started as she noted the
curious carving OF the talisman, and
the Indian saw her disquiet as he
looked up furtively to observe her
features.
In spite OF the pallor OF her feat
ures she spoke quietly "Bajhab,"
she said in a low tone, you know
that / once threw this horrible thing
from me. Why do you offer it TO me
again."
"Worshipful lady, take and wear it"
the man said earnestly.
yet you are perfectly aware that
1t has caused me infinite trouble and
sorrow-this charm ?" Grace said,
half quesuoningly.
beautiful lady threw II away after
noble lord spoke unkindly to her about
it," the Sepoy returned. There is
danger, but with this charm you will
be safe Oh, | beg Of you mistress,
take and wear IL"
Can there be- greater danger
than that which have faced by wear
inC it2" Grace asked anGiously,
The Indian nodded, There is a far
greater danger-a danger which
tn atens all who are in the path of
the terror this charm Is symbolic OF.
II is the sign OF death to enemies. but
OF safety to friends TO you. Hang IL
around the neck OF the beautiful white
lady" he pleaded. Can not trust the
servant who has reyered the shadow
OF thy father for these many years. "
There was a break In the eyenness OF
the purring East Indian tone and there
were tears in the mans eyes as he
looked up at her-as faithful dog
might look into the eyes ola beloved
MISTRESS,
Slofly Grace took the charm, in
spite Of the horror It's association
meant TO her. And more slowly still
she entered the house and assembled
the stairs 90 the room where Har
court was now sitting up In chair by
the open easement. As she entered
DIR. Maybrooke nodded 90 her and
softly withdrew. Harcourt envoloped
in a dressing gown, sat staring
out at the glorious sunset across the
rugged hills to the westward.
AS she entered he looked curiously
towards her-no sign Of recognition
crossing his features. Then, as sh,
came closer. he smiled. and a puzzled
expression came into his eyes.
What il my name?" he asked. look
ing curiously at Grace.
why. don't you know" she asked
anxioualy. not having heard OF hii
mental state. The idea came as {
shock TO her.
Harcourt shook his head ut doe,
seem strange, doesn't it2" he sale
.nlnulv do Won know I've bpen try