The Huttig news., 1915-06-19

up .ht drive and turned toward the garage. hoping every momen to see something at Lenora. The door of the place stood open. He entered and walked around. It was empty There was no sign of either Csaig or Le- nora!
 Quest recovered from his first dis appointment, stole carefully out and made minute examination oi the place. Close to the corner from which Lenora had sent her wireless message to him he stopped and picked up 2 handkerchief, which from the marking he recognized at once. A few feet away the gravel was disturbed as though by the tramplinG of several feet He set his teeth.
 I've got to find that girl he nut tered. Craig can go to h-l,"
 He turned away and approached the house. The front door stood open and he made his way at once to the library. The professor, who was sit ting at his desk surrounded by pile of books and papers. addressed him, as he entered. without looking up.
 Where on earth have you been, Craig?" he inquired petulantly I have rung for you si: times. Have I not told you never to leave tho place with out orders?"
 Tt is not Craig" Quest replied quiet ly Tt is I, professor-Sanford Quest"
 The professor swung round in his chair and eyed his visitor Tn blank astonishment.
 "Quest?" he exclaimed God bless my soul! Have they let you out al- ready, then?"
 T came out" Quest replied grim. Iy. Sit tight. and listen to me for moment, will you?"
 You came out?" the professor re- peated, looking little dazed. You mean you escaped?"
 Quest nodded.
 Perhaps I made mistake" he ad- mitted, but here I am Now listen, professor" And he told the story of the last few hours.
 The professors face was almost piti- full in it's blank amazement His mouth was wide open like child's, words seemed absolutely denied to him. He rose to his feet. obviously a tremendous effort to adjust his Ideas
 Craig locked up in my garage?" he murmured. Craig guilty of those murders? Why, my dear MT Quest. more harmless, a more inoffensive, peace-loving and devoted servant than John Craig never trod this earthl"
 Maybe" Quest replied. but where is hep
 The professor could do nothing but look around him little vaguely.
 T am going back. Quest announced. My only chance is the wireless. If Lenora is alive or at liberty, she will communicate with me-
 May l come. tool" the professor asked timidly.
 Come by all means" Quest assent ed q will drive you down in your car. If you like"
 The professor hurried away to get his coat and hat, and a few minutes later they started off In Broadway they left the car at garage and made their way up back street which enabled them to enter the house at the side entrance They passed up. stairs into the sitting-room Quest fetched the pocket wireless and laid it down on the table The professor ex- amined it with interest
 You are marvellous, my friend" he declared With all these resourcs of science at your command 1t seems incredible that you should be in the position you are"
 Quest nodded coolly.
 Just one moment, professor, while l send off message, he said, open ing the little instrument Where are you. Lenora? he signaed. Send me word and 1 will fetch you 1 am in my own house for the present. Let me know that you are safe
 The professor leaned back. smoking one of Quests excellent cigars He was beginning to show signs of the liveliest interest.
 QueSl, ut Sdlu, WISH cOulu III duce you to dismiss this extraordinary supposition of yours concerning my servant Craig The man has been with me for the best part of twenty years. He saved my life in South America We have travelled in all parts of the world. He has proved himself to be exemplary. a faithful and devoted servant
 Then perhaps you will tell me-" Quest suggested. where he Is now. and why he has gone away? That does not look like complete innocence. does it?"
 The professor sighed.
 T cannot stay here much longer, un- less l mean to go back to the Tombs," Quest declared.
 Surely" the professor suggested, your innocence will very soon be es- tablished?"
 There is one thing which will hap pen, without a doubt Quest replied. My auto and the chauffeur will be dis covered. l have insisted upon inquir- ies being sent out throughout the state of Connecticut. They tell me, too,