Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-07-22

NOT yet, professor, | am sorry t
say, Quest replied Come ia and shu
the door"
There is young lady here" h
said, who caught me up upon tn,
landing. She. too. | believe. wishe
TO see you"
He threw open the door and stoot
on one side. A young woman came
a little hesitatingly into the room. Hel
hair was plainly brushed back, anc
she wore the severe dress of the Sal
walton Army.
Want to see me. young lady p
Quest asked.
She held out book.
My name is Miss Quigg," she said
i want to ask you for a subscrip-
ton to our funds"
Quest frowned a little.
Very well, Miss Quigg, you shall
have donation. am busy today. but
call at the same hour tomorrow and
my secretary shall have check ready
for you"
The girl smiled her gratitude.
The professor laid his hand upon
her arm as she passed
Young lady" he observed. you
seem very much in earnest about your
work"
1t Is only the people in earnest,
SIR" she answered, who can do any
good In the world My work is worth
being in earnest about"
You compel my admiration. NV
most respectful admiration. May |.
too. be permitted?"
he drew cut pocketbock and
passed over toward her a little wad of
notes.
TT is so kind of you," she MUIR
INJURED. we never have any hesita-
tfon In accepting money. May know
your name?"
1t is not necessary" the professor
answered. You can enter me-" he
added, as he held open the door for
her. las friend-or would you prefer
pseudonym?"
"A pseudonym, II you please" she
begged. I'VE have 80 many who send
US sums of money as friends. Anything
will do"
Inc professor glanced around the
room.
What pseudonym shall | adopt?"
he Illuminated. Shall say that an oak
sideboard gives you five hundred dol
lars Or Chippendale sofa? Or"
he added, his eyes resting for a mo- |
ment upon the little box, "a black
box?"
The two girls from the other side of
the table started Even Quest swung |
suddenly around. The professor as
though pleased with his fancy. nodded |
as his fingers played with the lid.
yes. that will do very nicely" he
decided. Put me down-'Black Box
five hundred dollars"
The girl took out her book and be-
gan to write. The professor, with a
little farewell bow, crossed the room
toward Quest. Lenora moved toward
the door
Let me see you out" she said to
the girl pleasantly.
Lenora opened the door. Both girls
started. Only few feet away Craig
was standing. his head little thrust
For moment the quiet self
respect Of his manner seemed to have
deserted him. He seemed at a loss for
words.
What do you want?" Lenora de.
i was waiting for my MASTER"
Craig explained
why not downstairs?" Lenora
asked suspiciously you did not come
Up with him"
Il am driving the professor in his
automobile" Craig explained. 1T oc.
'urred to me that ii he were going to
'e long here l should have time to go
IND order another tire. 1t is of no
though. l will go down
md wait in the car"
Lenora stood at the top of the stairs
nd watched him disappear. Then she
vent thoughtfully back to her work
he professor and Quest were talking
I the farther end of the room.
i was In hopes, in great hopes" the
rofessor admitted, that you might
ave heard something. | promised to
all at Mrs. Rheinholdt's this after
oon."
Quest shook his head.
Ihere Is nothing to report at pres |
ut. Mr.. Ashleigh," he announced
Dear me-" the professor murmured U
mis- Is very disappointing. Is there /,
clue. Mr.. Quest-no clue at all?"
Not ghost of one" Quest acknowI-
ICED. Il am as far off solving the d.
ystery Of the disappearance of your ly
Ieleton and Mrs. Rheinholdt's neck. to
ce as have ever been" n
The professor took a courteous leave 81
them all and departed. Lenora III
ossed the room to where Quest was
ated.
Mr.. Quest" she asked. do you be-
we In Inspiration" 81
i attribute large amount of nv in
ccess." Quest replied. Ito my pro.
lnd belief In it, Ia
Then let me tell you." Lenora con. fir
'ued, that | have one. and a very Sc