The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-07-25
CHAPTER VI.

The streets adjoining the mansion
that Henry Cornish had leased for the
London season, were thronged with
carriages and motor cars. One by one
they paused before the canopy spread
across the sidewalk and emptied
groups OF distinguished men and
handsomely gowned women. Lord
Harcourt's was but one of many cars
with ancient arms emblazoned on
their doors. and when he and Car
rington entered the house they found
themselves lost in perfect crush Of
people making their way up the mar
BILE stairs
There were many Americans there.
and but few close by reconized Har-
court Now and then someone nodded
to him and a whispered remark in
varibly ollowed-remarks that
caused others to turn and stare with
polite curiosity at the new arrival. I'M
PLEASANTLY Harcourt felt their scru-
tiny, but his manner was calm and
TO the eyes of those who studied his
perfectly composed features, he seem
ed quite as carefree as any Of the
guests, and perhaps a little more
bored than any one else present
From the cloak room, they made
their way slowly to the great salon,
lavishly decorated with palms and
spring flowers the magnificence OF
which was subordinated by the gorg-
eous costumes of the rapidly arriv-
4v,p
wealth and the sponsorship of the
American ambassador, the host and
his daughter had met many well
known Londoners, and being liked de-
spite the somewhat bluff Western
manner of the father they had been
taken up by everyone who was anyone
in the capital.
In the throng were many titled per-
sons Cabinet officers, Members Of
Parliament, diplomats and scores OF
military men whose gorgeous dress
uniforms were conspicuous amid the
latest Partisan creations OF many
beautiful women whose threats and
hair glistened with brilliant jewels.
IT'S splendid of you to find time to
come to US when you must have so
much to occupy YOU" Adele Cornish
said as she greeted Harcourt.
I'm glad to see you, too" Cornish
Joined in laying his powerful hand
upon Harcourt's shoulder. II didn't
know but what the police might have
detained you as a suspicious charac-
ter Out in Arizona where my ranch
Is, the Sheriff rounds up all the loun-
gers in the town after row in
gambling joint. Then IL he can't find
the man who did the killing he hangs
the fellow that's the least use.
Rather clever idea" said Har-
court with a smile I'm that case I'm
sure to 20 free for they'll hang Dicky
here, I'll speak to MacBee about IT,"
Father" Adele protested with
smile. Don't you think they are both
horrid. Mr. Darlington ?"
Indeed | do Darlington said
promptly 81 positively decline to be
arrested unless you are the Sheriff.
while you're about 1t, Adele" Cor.
nish said in quiet tone, You'd bet
ter arrest this fellow Kandwahr, too,
He spoke with quick glance full Of
meaning
is he here tonight" Darlington
asked
lie was" said Adele. Il saw him
only a few moments ago. but he said
he would be Obliged to leave early
Then, as she and Darlington chat.
zoo 4-T, I.I 10
one side, 81 hope you understood my
remarks" he said seriously This has
been particularly nasty affair and
can appreciate what Il means TO you
IL is fortunate thing that you have
your position TO protect you-other-
wise things might have been far more
disagreeable | certainly hope you will
be free OF all this annoyance soon, and
If there Is anything at all that can
do, please do not hesitate to call upon
me-"
You are very good, Mr.. Cornish"
Harcourt said. But | hardly antici-
pate any further trouble. We shall go
planned, and IL will be most pleasant
FOR me TO have you and MISS Cornish
there with me. ! am very glad that
you are able TO come"
$50 are We" Cornish replied And
now, II you will pardon my saying so.
should advise you not to make any
more breaks such as you made this
morning II is well enough, perhaps,
TO say such things among your per
sonal friends. but It's damned risky
declaring them openly before strang-
ers."
Every man there was an intimate
friend with the exception OF yourself
and"
Exactly" Cornish interrupted.
"And that is the man 7 particularly
commend 20 the attention OF the po-
lice. don't like these Indians. They
are uncanny--like the half breeds we
find in Arizona only more myster-
lone