The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-01
LOST IN LONDON
CHAPTER Xxx,


Quest. Notwithstanding the unusual nature of his
surroundings. slept that night only a tired and
healthy can. He was awakened the next
morning by the quiet movements Of manservant
who had brought back his clothes carefully brushed
and pressed.
breakfast is served at nine O'clock sir 1t is
halfpast eight"
I'll be right there"
The man withdrew and Quest made a brisk
toilet. The nameess fears of the previous night
had altogether disappeared. At the last moment
he stretched out his hand to take handkerchief
from his satchel. sudden exclamation broke
from his lips. He stood a moment as though
turned to stone. Before him. the top of the lit
tie pile Of white cambria, a small black box!
With movement of the fingers which was almost
mechanical he removed the lid and drew out the
customary little scrap Of paper He smoohed it
out before him on the dressing and read the
message:
"vou will fai! here as you have failed before.
Ectter GO back. There is more danger for you In
this country than you dream Of"
HIS teeth came hercely together and his hands
we're clenched His thoughts had gone like
flash to Lenora Was it possible that harm was in
tended to her? He put the idea away from him
almost conceived. The thing was un-
ina ginabe. Craig here, must be here in the
close vicinity OF the house. He could have had no
time to communicate with confederates in London.
-enora at any rate, safe.
The atmosphere Of the pleasant breakfast
% which in due course he descended was cheer
ul enough. Lady Asheigh had already taken her
place at the head of the table before glittering
array of silver tea and coffee equipage.
She touched electric bell under her foot and
moment or two later the butler appeared.
GO up and see how long your master will be-
Lady Ashleigh directed.
Very good, your ladyship."
The man was backing through the doorway in his
usual dgnifed manner when he suddenly
pushed side. The valet who had waited
upon Quest, and who was Lord Ashleighs own
servant rushed into Ia VA uh
He had forgotten all decorum. He almost shouted
to Lady Ashleigh
Your ladyship-the master! Something has
happened! He won't move! He-he-''
They all trooped out of the room and up the
stairs, the professor leading the way They pushed
open the door Of Lord Asheighs bedchamber. In
the far corner Of the large room was the four
poster. and underneath the clothes silent figure
The professor turned down the sheets. Then he
held out his hand. His face, too blanched.
Julia, don't come he begged
Il must know" she almost shreked. Il must
know"
George is dead the professor said, slowly.
There moments awful silence, broken by
piercing from Lady Asheigh She sank
down upon the sofa and the professor leaned
her Quest turned to the little group of frightened
servants who gathering round the doorway
Telephone for a DOCTOR he ordered; also to
the local police station
He, too approached the bee and reverently lifted
the covering Lord Ashlegb lying there his
stretched On his throat two black marks
They had led Lady Ashleigh from the room The
professor and Quest stood face to face. The for
mer's expression however. hao lost all his amable
serenity. His face was white a:ld pinched
Quest Quest!" he almost sobbed My broth
er!--leorge, whom 1 loved like nobody else on
earth! Is he really dead!'
"Atsolutey!
The professor srpped tn, oak pillar OF the bed
stead. He seemed the point Ct collapse.
The mark Of the Hands is upon his throat"
Quest pointed out
The Hands! Oh, my Cod" the professor
g-oancd
we must not eat drink Sleep Quest de-
clared. he-cely, until Lave brought this matter
to end. Craig must be nund, This is the SUI
r: enc horror all"
The butler made apolczetic appearance He
spoke il hushcd wh:s, r.
"YcT arc wanted dowDstoirs gentlemen. Mid
GlC ION, Inc head keeper. Is there
AZ though inspired with co1a.non idea. both
Quc2t and the professor hurried out of the
and down tie broad stairs Their Inspiration was
true The gamckceper welcomed them with
smile C: triumph. BY Ills sidc the picture Of sb-
iect misery bis clothes torn end muddy. was
Craig!
I've managed this lttlc job cir" Middl.tca an.
nounced, with smile OF slow triumph.
How did you get him. quest demanded.
Little idea Of my owa" he gamekeeper Goa
tnued Il guessed pretty We, wha: he'd be up to.
He'd tumbled to it tha, the usual way off the moor
was rretty we'll guarded ard he'd doubled back
through the thin line CT woods close to tic house.
dug ono of my poaohcrs pits sir, and covered
it with lot OF loose sruE. That cot him ali
right When went to look this morning saw where
he'd fallen through and there be was, walking
round and round at tho t-.cE: like Gagged arirua!.
-FOUR servants have telepEoned fo- the police NJ.
AshleiEh.'
Quest suddenly whispered tee professor.
Then he turned to the Icc.cr