The Washington times., 1915-06-20
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his desk. drew a sheet OF paper toward
him and Began to write:
My Dear Inspectbri
! I am taking this Opportunity of letting
you know that out Of Difference to the
| wishes of the woman 1 hope soon to
marry, I am abandoning the hazardous
| and nerve-racking profession of Grimm
ology for a safer and happier career.
| You will have, therefore, to find help
elsewhere in the future.
With best wishes, Yours.
SANFORD QUEST:
He left the sheet of paper upon the
desk. and. ringing the bell. sent for
| Lenora. She appeared In a few mo-
ments and came over to his side.
What 10 II. Mr.. Quest?" she asked.
He gave her the letter without a re-
mark. She read It through, and, turn
ing slowly around. looked at him ex-
pectantly.
''How's that seem to your" he asked.
\ yesohing out his hand for a cigar.
VERY sensible. indeed" she replied.
IT'S no sort of life. this. for a mar
ried man" Quest declared. You agree
with me there. don't you. Lenora7
Yes" she admitted. a little family.
he inclosed the letter in an envelope
and addressed 1t to Inspector French.
| You'd better deliver this to the in
spector." he said, I'm case he doesn't
call round here on his way out
He handed her the note For a mo-
ment she looked at him, then she turned
quickly away.
He shall have it at once. she said
! In low tone.
Quest watched her cross the room. She
, opened the door and passed out without
Q backward glance. Then he shrugged
| his shoulders. hesitated for a moment
and followed her. He heard the door Of
cln
however. and made his way to the lab
oratory. He entered the room softly
and paused upon the threshold. His
! presence was altogether unobserved by
the two people who were standing at
| the other end of the apartment
I say. Miss Laura" the inspector was
saying. this has got to come some
time or other. Why don't you make up
your mind to it? Inn no great hand at
| love making. but I'm the right sort Of
man for you and think you know It,"
This" Quest murmured to himself,
ears!''
Nothing of the sort happened. how
ever. There was queer. mystfying
change In Laura s expression. She was
looking down at the floor. Suddenly
| her face was hidden in her hands The
! inspector threw his arms around her.
Say. that's all the answer 1 want
| he declared.
Quest stole softly away. As he re-
gained the door of his study. Lenora.
! dressed for the street, hurried out She
! tried to pass him, but he laid his hama
! upon her shoulder.
Il was Just going around to Mr.
, French's ofrice." she explained.
That's all right" Quest replied. The
Inspectors here. You can leave the
note upon the table. HE, Perkins
he called out to his secretary in the
next room, get my hat and coat Com
| back a moment, Lenora." 3,
! She turned into the room a little un-
willingly and leaned against the table
"Lenora," he said. quietly. that waa.
kind OF brutal note told you to give
TO- French. but thought you'd under
She raised her eyes suddenly to his.
| Understand what?" she whispered.
|, The secretary entered the room,
helped Quest, on with his coat. ana
| handed him his hat. '
Ready ?"tshe. exclaimed. Where, are
| we going?" -
Quest sighed. =.
things!" he said, taking her arm. =
| just want you to understand. Lenora.
| that I've waited quite long enough"
| Perkins" he added, turning to his
my wife and I Will be back early in
the afternoon. And you'd better step
upstairs TO the laboratory and give my
| compliments to Inspector French. ana
say tnat nope ne and MISS Laura Will
!, Join us at Delmonico's for luncheon az
! o'clock"
| Very good, sir" the man replied.
Lenora's face was suddenly trans
| formed. She passed her arm through
| Quests. He stopped and kissed her as
| he led her toward the door.
J You understand now. don't your" he
whispered, smiling down at her.
Il think So" she admitted. with a
| little sigh OF content
| THE END.