Charlevoix county herald., 1915-08-14

the lips Denedtn the Dldck muStdcne
formed into straight, thin line. His
was at that moment a cruel, savage
face, a face thoroughly barbarian.
The veneer of civilization had been
temporarily torn away. Slowly it
settled back into the studied repose
from which it had been startled by
the note of defiance in the voice of
the soldier. Quigsley, too, looked up
and noted the altered expression on
the face of the victim of unbridled
passions. The change startled him.
Even Pierre was surprised. Desper-
alton and fear had given way to de-
termination and there was no attempt
to disguise the hate and contempt No
Ian felt for his former master, for
master the Japanese had been.
"You want it 500"
"You know it."
Eyes, / have known it for some
time"
81 have kept my part of the bargain
and now keep yours" Nolan was
watching every move of the Oriental,
and that gentleman knew it. He also
knew that the least hostile movement
would seal his death warrant. He
believed that Nolan, goaded to des-
peration, had reached stage where
it would be dangerous to trifle with
him. There was no fear in the COM
position of the Japanese, but there
was a sense that told him when dis
erection was the better part of valor.
Quigsley, who was intently watch
ing the course Of events grew slightly
pale. Involuntarily his hand stole to-
ward his coat pocket. Pierre was no
longer indolently leaning back. He
now sat bolt upright, alert and ready
for the fray. In his hand he held the
short piece of iron bar with which
he had been poking the fire.
"Come to me tomorrow and / will
give you the money ! promised you"
Yami spoke quietly, almost sooth-
ingly.
81 guess not" retorted Nolan with
a short laugh. "No more nets for me.
l want the coin now"
Suppose l have not got it."
"A check then"
every WE'LL" Yami smiled unpleas-
antly.
"And let me tell you, Yamiw added
Nolan, "any attempt to stop pay
ment will mean one japanese in the
world less, for so help me God! I'll
kill YOU" Yamigasi knew he would
keep his word. The Japanese turned
toward the table, and as he did so,
jeanette whisked the newspaper from
it, crumpling it in her hand.
Pardon, Monsieur, it is soiled and
greasy" She spread fresh one as
she spoke, and smiled sweetly. Pierre
bestowed upon her look of admira-
ton, for he then realized Darlington
had used its white margin as a blot
ting paper. If Yami saw it he made
no sign, but smiled his appreciation
of the courtesy. Nolan, who had for
gotten the presence of the girl,
flushed and looked uneasy. He, how
ever, did not retire from his post at
the door or relax his vigilant watch
upon the Japanese.
Quigsley knawed at the whisp of
iron gray he had twisted into his
mouth and looked uncomfortable.
Pierre's black eyes so insistently
sought his that it made him uneasy.
"And your share?" blurted out the
Indianian, turning to Pierre.
"Can come later" responded the
Canadian with slow smile. / am
not going away like Nolan and am
therefore, in no hurry"
Signing the check, but being care
full to dry the ink over the lamp CHM
ney, Yami arose and cody put on his
fur coat. AS he did so he deliberately
and carefully scrutinized the room.
Pierre saw the move and smiled
Quigsley too seemed suspicious as he
got into his outer garment, and as he
buttoned across his broad chest openly
scowled down upon the shorter
Frenchman who apparently indiffer-
ent stood leaning against the corner
of the open fire place.
When the men were attired for
their trip Nolan threw open the door.
He saw to his relief that the snow
had ceased and the moon was shining
brightly. There was one path only
by which the cabin could be approach
ed" situated as it was on a ledge, and
in niche in the hill, and that was
from the front. He stood in the door
way as the men left, watched the
gloom of the wood swallow up their
forms, and then turned back into the
cabin with a sigh of relief.