Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-15
BY EARL DERR BIGGERS

ing out for moment" The door closed noiselessly
behind him.
Howe and O'Neill stood looking at each other.
well, you had your way, said ONell shamefacedy.
Il don't seem to be the man was 1t must be the
shine and the the thought of the road again
"A hundred each!' said Howe grmly. ave had to
have it, Bob 1t means New York
"Yes," O'Nei pondered. "But-that good looking
young fellow, Harry-the who apologized for
calling us blackmaiers-'
"Yes?"
"Id hate to meet him in the street tomorrow. Five
days. lot could happen in FIVE days."
what are your orders, Chefe' asked Howe.
AT that moment Minot, followed by Paddock, was
rushing triumphantly into the Harrowby suite.
He threw down the table package of letters.
There they are!" he cried. ats all fixed! + He
stopped.
thousand times. My dear Minot, we need you. My
has been to the theater-Trimmer is organizing
mob to board the Lilethr
Board the Lileth?n
@Yesto search for that creature who calls himself
Lord Harrowby.'
@Come on, Jack Minot said to Paddock. They
ran down several fights Of stairs, through the lobby
and out into the street
3Where tor painted Paddock.
3The harborn Minot cried
As they passed the Opera House they a crowd
forming, and heard the buzz of many voices.
CHAPTER XIII. And on the Ships at Sea-
paddock knew of a man on the waterfront who
had gasolene launch to rent, and fortunately it
happened to be in commission. The two young men
leaped into it, Paddock started the engine and they
tipped with reassurlng speed over the dark waters
toward the lights of the Lileth.
The accommodation ladder of the yacht was down,
and. leaving member of the to make fast the
launch Minot and Paddock climbed hurriedly to the
deck. Martin Wall at the moment in the main
cabin engaged in game of German whist and his op-
ponent no less person than George Harrowby of
the peerage Upon this quiet game the two young men
rushed in.
Unexpected visitors" said Wall. @Why-what's
the matter, Boys?
GCome out on deck minute said Minot
Wall threw down his cards and followed
Once outside, Minot went on, @No time to waste
words. Trimmer is collecting mob in front of the
Opera House, and they coming out here search
this boat. You know who they're looking for"
With exaggerated calmness Wall took out cigar and
lighted SIndeed?' he remarked Il told you might
be advisable to look up the penalty for kidnapping.
But you know best. All, such is the impetuosity of
youth"
@Well-this is time discuss that, replied Mnot
GWe've got to act, and act quckyi'
@Yes?" Wall drawled. what would you suggest
Shall we drown him? I've to like George mighty
WE'LL but if you say the word"
"My plan is this, said Minot, annoyed by Walls
peasantries: Turn George over to u.s. Well bundle
him into our launch and off out of sight behind
Tarragona Island Then let Trimmer search to his
hearts content When he gets tired and quits signal
us by hanging red lantern in the bow"
Martin Wall smiled broadly. 3Not bad for
amateur kidnapper," he said. 3Win 1 turn George
over to you? Will duck swim? A good ideal"
3For Gods sake hurry cried Mnot. Look
He pointed to the largest of San Marcos piers. The