The Washington times., 1915-03-28

| human gbbering of the monkeys and
the hoarse. bass calling of another voice,
AT the sound of which Lenora and even
Quest shuddered. Then, as they came,
pfeathless, to standstill, they saw
a strange thing. one side Of the hut
fell in, and almost Immediately the
leopard with a mighty spring, leaped
from the place and ran bowling into the
uhderSroWth. The monkeys followed
but they came straight for the profess
sor, wringing their hands. They fawn-
ed at his feet as though trying to- show
him their scorched bodies Then for a
single moment they saw the form of the
ape-man as he struggle to follow the.
others. His strength failed him. how
ever. He fell backwards into the burn
The professor bade them. farewell, an
hour later, on the steps of the house.
He seemed suddenly to have aged
You have done your best, Mr.. Quest"
he said, but fate has been too strong
Remember this, though. 1t is quite true
that the cunning of Hartoo may have
made it possible for him to have stolen
the skeleton and to have brought it back
to its hiding place. but it was Jealousy
cruel, brutal, foul jealousy which
smered the walls of that but with
kerosene and set light to it. The work
of a lifetime, my dreams OF scientific
Immortality, have vanished in those
flames"
re -entered the house. Quest and Lenora
made their way uOWfl tiie aNeluc ana
entered the automobile which was wait
ing for them, almost in silence. The
latter glanced toward his companion,
as they drove off.
Say, this has been bit tough for
you" he remarked. I'll have to call
somewhere and get you glass of
vine"
She tried to smile, but her strength
was almost gone. They drove-to a res
taurant and sat there for some little
time Lenora soon recovered her color
She even had courage to speak OF the
events OF the afternoon when they re-
entered the automobile.
Mr.. Quest Lcnora murmured: who
do you suppose burned the hut down.
"ff ! don't say Craig, l SUPPOSE you
will" he remarked. II wonder whether
Laura's had any luck"
They were greeted. as they entered
quests room. by familiar little tick
ing. Quest smiled with pleasure.
ITS the pocket wireless" he declared.
"Iet me take down the message"
lie spelled it out to Lenora, who stood
Have Joined Servants Club dis
quiscd as your butler. Craig fire.
qucnt visitor here ten years ago
comes now occasionally. THURSDAY.
evenings most likely time. Shall
wait here on chance Of seeing him.
Good girl that" Quest remarked.
She's rare sticker, too
lie turned away from the Instrument
cigar cabinet. Suddenly he stopped, He
looked intently towards the sideboard.
What is it?'' Lenora asked.
He did not answer. She followed the
direction of his gaze. Exactly in tn"
same spot AS before reposed another but
aoEewhat larger black box, OF the
same shape and material as the ptevi
uuS. one.
gay. who put that there?" he de
maaded
LeGora shook her head
- 'loclled the door when We went
out she assured him.
Quest tool; the box into his hands and
r"motnd the lid. Ii seemed half full
cf cotton wool. On the top We're few
| lines OF writing and beneath them the
signature Of the parted hands. He
read the form out slowly:
Drop all Investigation. The hands
that return these jewels command
IT.
Quest raised the cotton wool. Beneath
| lay Mrs. Rheinholdts necklace
Continued Next Sundayl