The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-05-06

place stood open. He entered and
walked around. 1t was empty. There
was no sign OF either Craig or LIE
Quest recovered from his first dis
appointment, stole carefully out and
made q minute examination OF the
place. Close to the orner from which
to him, he stopped and picked up c
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 30 to HI"
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 q pile
OF books and papers, addressed him.
as he entered, without looking up.
Where on earth have you been,
Craig" he inquired petulantly. Il have
rung for you six times. Have / not
told you never to leave the place with
out orders?"
at is not Craig" Quest replied quiet
ly. 1T is l, professor-Sanford Quest"
The professor swung round in his
chair and eyed his visitor in blank
astonishment.
"Quest?" he exclaimed. God bless
my soul! Have they let you out al
ready, then?"
81 came out" Quest replied grim
ly. sit tight, and listen to me for a
moment, will your"
"You came out?" the professor re-
peated, looking a little dazed. You
mean you escaped?"
Quest nodded.
Perhaps | made q mistake" he ad-
mitted, "but here l am. Now listen,
professor" And he told the story of
the last few hours.
The professors face was almost pitt
full in It's blank amaZement. His
mouth was wide open like a child's,
words seemed absolutely denied to
him. He rose to his feet. obviously
q tremendous effort to adjust his
ideas.
he murmured. Craig guilty of those
murders? Why, my dear Mr.. Quest,
q more harmless, a nor inoffensive,
p~eace-loving and devoted servant than
John Craig never trod this earth!"
Maybe" Quest replied. but where
is her"
The professor could do nothing but
look around him a little vaguely.
81 am going back" Quest announced.
"My only chance is the wireless. II
Lenora Is alive or at liberty. she will
communicate with me-"
May l come. too?" the professor
asked timidly.
Come by all means" Quest assent
ed. Il will drive you down in your
car. IL you like"
his coat and hat, and a few minutes
later they started OF. In Broadway
they left the a at a garage and
made their way up a 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 1t
down on the table. The professor ex-
amined 1t with interest.
you are marvellous, my friend"
he declared. With all these resources
OF science at your command 1t seems
incredible that you should be in the
position you are"
Quest nodded coolly.
"Just n moment, professor, while
/ send on q message, he said, open
ing the little instrument. Where are
you. Lenora?" he signaled. Send me
word and l 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
Quest" he said, Il wish I could In
duce you to dismiss this extraordinary
superstition 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. q faithful and devoted
servant"
Then perhaps you viii tell me-"
Quest suggested. where he IL now.
and why he has gone awayf That
does not look like complete innocence.
does 1T"
The professor sighed.
II cannot stay here much longer. un-
less / mean to 90 back to the Tombs,"
Quest declared.
Surely" the professor suggested,
syour innocence viii vary soon be ~
tablishedr"
There II one thing which viii hap
pen. without : doubt" Quest replied.
my auto and the chauffeur win be dis
severed. I have insisted upon inquir-
- being sent out throughout the state
% Connecticut- They tell me. too.
that The police are hard ON the scent
~ Hnd GALLAGHER and the other man.