Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-09-24
SIXTH INsTALLMENT
THE UNSEEN TERROR.
CHAPTER XIV.

With a little gesture OF despair
Quest turned away from the instru-
ment which seemed suddenly to have
become so terribly unresponsive, and
looked across the vista of square
roofs and tangled masses of telephone
wires to where the lights OF larger
New York flared up against the sky.
From his attic chamber the roar OF
the city a few blocks away was al
ways In his ears. He had forgotten
IN those hours OF frenzied solitude to
fear for his own safety. He thought
only Of Lenora. He paused once more
before the little instrument.
"Lenora. where are your" he sig
nailed. Il have taken lodging in the
Servants club. I am still in hiding.
hoping that Craig may come here. I
am very anxious about you"
Still no replyl Quest drew a. chair
up TO the window and sat there with
folded arms looking down into the
street. Suddenly he sprang to his
feet. The instrument Quivered--there
was a message at lastl He took It
down with little choke of relief.
Il don't know where I am. am ter
rihed. was outside the garage when
/ was seized from behind. The Hands
held me. was Unconscious until
found myself here. am now in an
attic room with no window except the
skylight, which ! cannot reach. can
see nottingham nothing No one
has hurt me, no one comes near me.
Food is pushed through door, which
is locked again Immediately. The
house seems empty, yet fancy that
am being watched all the time. am
terrified"
Quest drew the instrument towards
him.
Il have your message" he signaled
BE bravel | am watching for Craig
Through him | shall reach you before
long. Send me a message every now
and then"
Quest again took up his vigil in
front OF the window. Once more his
eyesAswept the narrow street with itf
constant stream of passers-by. Then
suddenly he found himself gripping
the window sill in a momentary thrill
OF rare excitement. His vigil was
rewarded at last The man for whom
he was waiting was therel Quest
watched him cross the street, glance
furtively to the right and to the left
then enter the club. He turned bacl
to the little wireless and his fingers
worked as though inspired.
7 am on craig's track he slgnaled
BE brave"
He waited for no reply. but opened
the door and, stealing softly out of tn,
room, suddenly confronted Craig IL
he deserted hallway. Before he coult
utter a cry Quests left hand was owe
his mouth and the cold muzzle of al
automatic pistol was pressed to hi
ribs.
Turn round and mount those stairs
Craig" Quest ordered.
Craig turned slowly round an
obeyed., He mounted the steps wit
reluctant footsteps. followed by Quesi
Through the door to your right,
the latter directed. That's right
Now sit down In that chair facln
me-"
Quest closed the door CAREFUL!
Craig sat where he had been ordere,
his fingers gripping the arms of th
chair In his eyes shone the furtiv,
terrified light Of the trapped erin
inal
What do you want with me?" Graf
asked doggedly.
First of ALL" Quest replied,
want to know what you have dor
with my assistant, the girl whom yc
carried on from the professors ga
age"
Craig shook his head.
II know nothing about her"
"She locked you in the garage
Quest continued, "and sent for M
When arrived | found the garaI
door open, Lenora gone and you
fugitive"
Bewilderment struggled for a m
ment with blank terror in Craig's G
preston.
How do you know that she lock
me in the garage?"
Quest smiled, stretched out his rig
arm and his long fingers played so
ly with the pocket wireless
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