Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-04-10
The Mysterious Monogram
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BY Howard p. Hockey
Copyright 1914 Howard y. Rocky

their doors, and when he and Car
rington entered the house they found
themselves lost in a perfect crush OF
people making their way up the mar
BILE stairs.
There were many Americans there,
and but few close by recognized Har-
court. Now and then someone nodded
to him and a whispered remark in
variably followed remarks that
caused others TO turn and stare with
polite curiosity ut the new arrival.
UnpIeasantly, Harcourt felt their
scrutiny, but his manner was calm
and to the eyes OF those who studied
his perfectly composed features, he
seemed quite as carefree as any of
the guests, and perhaps a little more
bored than any one else present.
From the cloak room they made
their way slowly to the great salon,
lavishly decorated with palms and
spring flowers, the magnifcence of
which was subordinated by the gorg-
eous costumes of the rapidly arriv-
ing guests. Thanks to his great
wealth and the sponsorship of the
American ambassador, the host and
his daughter had met many well
known Londoners, and being liked de-
spite the somewhat bluff Western
manner of the father they had been
taken up by everyone who was anyone
in the capital.
In the throng were many titled per-
sons, cabinet officers, members of
parliament, diplomats and scores of
military men whose gorgeous dress
uniforms were conspicuous amid the
latest Parision creations of many
beautiful women whose threats and
hair glistened with brilliant jewels
Its splendid of you to find time to
come to us when you must have so
much to occupy you" Adele Cornish
said as she greeted Harcourt
I'm glad to see you, too," Cornish
joined in laying his powerful hand
upon Harcourt's shoulder. Il didn't
know hut what the police might have
detained you as a suspicious charac-
ter. Out in Arizona where my ranch
is, the sheriff rounds up all the loun-
gers in the town after row i'm a
gambling joint. Then if he can't find
the man who did the killing he hangs
the. fellow that's the least use"
Rather clever idea said Har-
court with a smile. "In that case I'm
sure to go free for they'll hang Dicky
here. I'll speak to MacBee about il"
Father" protested Adele with a
smile Don't you think they are both
horr'id, Mr.. Darlington ?"
Indeed, | do" Darlington said
promptly. Il positively decline to be
arrested unless you are the sheriff"
while you're about it, Adele" Corr
nish said in quiet tone, YOU'D bet
ter arrest this fellow Kandwahr. too. -
He spoke with quick glance fun of
meaning.
lis he here tonight ?" Darlington
asked.
'He was" said Adele. Il saw him
only a few moments ago, but he said
he would be obliged to leave early"
Then, as she and Darlington chat
ted together, Cornish led Harcourt to
one side. Il hope you understood my
remarks" he said seriously. This has
been particularly nasty affair, and !
can appreciate what it means to you.
1t is "A fortunate thing that you have
your position to protect you-other-
wise things might have been far more
disagreeable. certainly hope you will
be free Of all this annoyance soon,
and if there is anything at all that
can do, please do not hesitate to call
upon me-"
you are very good, Mr.. Cornish,
Harcourt said, "but / hardly antici-
pate any further trouble. We shall &c
TO Harcourt Manor tomorrow as
lplanned, and it will be most pleasant
for me TO have you and Miss Cornish
there with me. am very glad that
you are able to come"
$50 are We" Cornish replied. "Ano
now, if you will pardon my saying so
should advise you not to make any
more breaks such as you made thi:
morning. 1t is well enough, perhaps
to say such things among your per.
sona friends, but it's damned risky
declaring them openly before strang
ers."
Every man there was an intimate
friend with the exception of yourself
and"
Exactly" Cornish interrupted
And that is the man | particularly
commend to the attention of the DO
lice. | don't like these Indians. They
are uncanny--like the half breeds We
find in Arizona only more mysteri