Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-03-26

Craig spranc IN. no longer tne seif-
contained. perfect n-anservant but
with the face OF some Wild creature
TITS shout was one almost OF agony.
The hut. professcrl The hut is on
fret he cried.
IFS appearance on the threshold
was like flash. They heard his fly
ing feet down the hall and without
moments hesitation they all fol-
lowed. The professor led the way
down narrow and concealed path.
but when they reached the little clear
ing In which the hut was situated.
they were unable 20 approach any
nearer The place was a whirlwlnd
Of fame. The smell Of kerosene was
almost overpowering. Tho Wild yen
Of the leopard rose above the strange,
half-human gihbering Of the monkeys
ard the hoaTse. bass calling Of anoth-
er voice at the sound OF which Le-
nora and even Quest shuddered Then,
as they came. breathless. TO stand
st,ll IAey saw a strange thing. one
side ST the hut fell in. and almost I'm
mediately the leopard with mighty
spring. leaped from the place and ran
bowling into the underErowth. The
monkeys followed but they came
straight for the professor, wringing
their hands They fawnad at his feet
as though trying 20 show him their
scorched bodies. Then for single
moment they saw the form Of the ape
man as he struggled to follow the
others His strength failed him, how
ever. He fell backwards into the burn
ing chasm.
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. IL
is quite true that the cunning OF Har-
too may have made IL possible for
him TO have stolen the skeleton and
TO have brought IL back TO its hiding
place. but It was iealousy-cruel. bru-
tai. foul jealousy which smeared the
walls OF that hut with kerosene and
set light TO IL. The work OF a life
time, my dreams OF scientific immor-
tality. have vanished In those flames"
He turned slowly away from them
and re-entered the house. Quest and
Lenora made their way down the ave-
nue. and entered the automobile which
was waiting for them. almost in ST.
lence. The latter glanced toward his
companion, as they drove of.
Say. this has been a bit tough for
you,' he remarked. I'll have to call
somewhere and get you glass of
wine"
She tried to smile but her strength
was almost gone. They drove to a
restaurant and sat there for some lit
tie time. Lenora soon recovered her
color. She even mad courage to speak
Of the events Of the afternoon when
they re-entered the automobile.
Mr.. Quest" Lenora murmured.
who do you suppose burned the hut
DOWN."
IF don't say Craig. suppose you
will" he remarked. n wonder wheth-
er Laura's had any luck"
They were greeted. as they entered
Quests room, by a familiar little tick.
ing Quest smiled with pleasure.
It's the pocket wireless" he de-
clared. LET me take down the mes
saSe."
He spelled It out to Lenora. who
stood by his side:
Have Joined Servants club disguised as
your butler. Craig frequent 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.
shes a rare sticker. too"
He turned away from the instru-
ment and was crossing the room to-
ward his cigar cabinet. Suddenly he
stopped. He looked intently towards.
the sideboard.
What is it?" Len asked.
He did not answer She followed
the direction of his gaze. Exactly in
the same spot as before reposed an