The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-08-08
him vet.


"Of course this declaration OF Har-
courts is all nonsense. He may be-
lieve IL, but I'm more inclined to think
there's something more behind his
nonsense. Darlington, he's confess
ing in order TO save someone else
from arrest"
Who" Darlington demanded.
IL don't know, and IL doesn't make
any difference. The thing TO do now
is to prevent the detective finding
him. Hurry upstairs and tell Adele
what has happened. Then 90 to Har-
court. He's probably in his study.
Keep him there until come, no mat
ter what you have TO dol"
Encouraged by Cornish's calm self
possession. Darlington took heart.
His faith In his friend had been SHAT.
tered by the words that had come 10
him like a blow In the faos. but now
a new hope held him, and he hur.
ried OF TO do as Cornish baSe.
Cornisn followed him into the hall,
and than went quickly to the Little
parlor where Fergus had ushered the
Scotland Yard man.
You are not Lord Harcourt." the
detective said as he entered.
Hardly" Cornish admitted with a
smile. II merely came to say that
the earl is engaged with some friends
at the moment. He naturally wisass
that nothing occur to upset them, so
he acked me to come and explain that
be VII be with you in just a few mo-
mente"
"l'm CORY. sir" the man objected
Eat I'm AFRAID I'll have to see him
OF once. hold HIS Majesty's war
rent Cor Lord Harcourt's arrest"
"Eis arrest" Cornish repeated,
sp&vrtng for time
''Yeu, SIR. Inspector MacBee di-
rected nae TO show his lordship every
consideration bat he must 90 with
roe to Scotland Yard Immediately /
Wish you would take me to him or
AJAX MIN to come here at once"
I'll ask him to come as quickly as
possible" Cornish assured him. you
understand that because OF the ladiss
prsesat we wish TO avoid all sensa-
ttRa.
"of course, sir, but murder is
charge that hardly permits gentle
man To appear in the morning, as he
might If he had rcn down someone in
his motor"
Then Lord Harcourt is directly ac.
cused ?"
Pm afraid so. sir"
Tell me about IT," Cornish re-
quested. ringing the bell at his ell.
bow. Fergus. please ask Lord Har-
court to come to us at once"
yes, sir" the servant answered
with a bow
Speak 10 Lord Harcourt privately"
Cornish went on. Say that this gen.
t;ornAn mus: see him personally az
onoe BY the way Fergus. do not. on
any account PERM, the others to SUE
peat who is asking for your master"
Quite so" the valet returned and
departed
Hardly had he passed from the
room. however, when the two heard
drawing voice from the hallway.
and a moment later tall figure in
evening dress, covered by a great.
coat and cap. appeared upon the
threshold. Just behind him stood Car.
rtngton, pale and nervous The walk,
the manner, and even the peculiar az
fsctation OF handling the monocle.
Was Harcourt's, but instantly and
with ouet satisfaction, Cornish rec.
osnizad his daughter.
You wanted to see me, my man ?"
she said In a perfect imitation OF Har.
courts voice.
Yes. my lord the man replied
Very well--you need say nothing
further I understand what has
brought you here, and | am ready to
go with you"
Il am sorry, sir" the detective said
but arrest you in the kings name"
Then let us start at once" she
said.
IF you please. MILFORD"
you have brought carrlage7
Never mind, will have the motor
around in no time It's too wet
night TO walk to the station"
Calmly she lit cigarette and. turn
ing. spoke In low tone TO Cornish
and Darlington while the detective
waited awkwardly In the corner
Then, as Fergus announced the ar
rival OF The car. she walked out with
a nonchalance that aroused the ad.
miration Of the two men who watched
her anxiously The ruse was work
ing perfectly The detective had
never seen Harcourt and this ele-
CANT, selfpossessed young person took
him In completely
The big automobile was standing
under the portcoChere as they stepped
out into the stormy night, and the
prisoner turned up the collar Of the
warm overcoat In another minute,
farewells had been hurriedly said the
door OF the car slammed and the
high powered machine was running
swiftly down the water-soaked road