The Prescott daily news., 1915-04-07

ence there came occasionally a ripple of applause The sweat began to form upon Wu Chang's forehead. Two such exploits in one day were terribly en- ervating. When the affair was over the stiffened figure of the Chinaman relaxed. He found some difficulty, too, ill opening his thin, tapering hands. which had been tightly clinched under the concentration of his will
 Are you satisfedY" he whispered rather weakly to Mills, who sat next to him.
 q am, and I will keep to the letter of my bargain"
 And never brag again about your sons oratorical powers, l doubt if l could hold him again"
 Mills flushed. but for all that he was mighty glad to be high and dry on shore. He would send the boy on a long tour People would forget.
 Chang entered Mills automobile. and plain clothes man recognized bis face and immediately warned Storm and the other officers to watch Chang's house Chang ordinarily would have kept away from his home. but he was weak and tired and wanted-nay, need ed-the solace of his poppy pipe.
 Arriving home he at once conferred with Hassam Ali and was glad to learn that Zudora had been confined to the walled room. At dawn Mme Du Roy would convey her to the ship that was to sail for Cherbourg From there they would drop down to Mar seilles and sail for Hongkong. Zudora Trainor would never be heard of again ''I think that before 1 smoke l will see the young lady" said Chang. smil ing.
 Hassam Ali smiled too. In his minds eye he was counting up the enormous pyramids of gold coin. He would build himself q palace close tO Paris. and no prince in Hindustag would rival him in luxury. Yet luxury would require the spending of these pyramids, and straightway his enthusiasm grew cold and died
 'I hear automobiles" he said sud denly and with apprehension.
 Chang placed a hand to his ear
 And they are stopping in front! will take care of the girl and see that you play the part of Wu Chang well This is critical moment It may be the police. Speak softly and kotow as often as they ask questions. Your makeup in this light will fool them"
 NO; you remain and let me go to Zudoraw
 Fool, l am master here. Do as l! sayI'
 With that Wu Chang ran toward the alcove behind which was Zudora's pris- on. Hassam Ali swallowed with diff culty. He was courageous only when he was sure of results. Mme. Du Roy had already vanished. He was alone. He reused his will and subdued his shaking knees. A bold front for few moments, and the difficulties would he surmounted.
 The bell began to ring violently. and immediately after there followed Il furious hammering storm, furious with anger and fear.
 "That won't do any good, Mir. storm" advised one of the detectives ''There'l he better hammering than that presenty-that is, if Chang has had hand in this abduction"
 But they may be hurting herr
 "Thatll make the hammering all the better. grimly. "Ha. some one at the door Old Chang himself. l should say"
 The door opened, and what looked like the bland face of cultivated Chiuaman peered out at them from the half opened door.
 "Gentlemen, what Is this?'
 Tt means. MT. Chang, that we will have to search your house. Orders"
 And for what?"
 This gentleman here," and the de tective indicated Storm, claims that you abducted young lady this even ing and that she is here"
 A low chuckle followed this state ment This evening l was at the Delhi hall. have just returned. Ab- ductioni The young man is mad Enter, please, and search"
 Hassam Ali was doing very well con sidering the state of his knees.
 Storm and the detectives crowded past him and swarmed about the house. There was good deal of un- necessary racket. As Storm was pass ing the alcove he stopped short, con vinced that he had heard a cry. He listened intentIy, but heard no further sound Half an hour later the detec.