The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-08-11

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that he had to deal, not with . self
appointed detective acting in the In
terests Of Justice, but with dan
gerous enemy.
Treverton took his tobacco pouch
from his pocket and began to refill
his pipe. His hands were quite
steady. His face was very white.
his lips tightly pressed together. He
was thinking or his wife. But for
her he could come out into the open
and fight this brute to a standstill.
II suppose you are hard up" he
said, quietly.
Capt. Haig laughed. you can't
hurt me by talking In that way" he
replied. But you've hit the right
nail on the head. am always hard
up. That expedition cost me bit OF
money. and while was away q thief
OF lawyer robbed me-"
Il see. and you wish me to help
you"
II did not suggest It,"
James Treverton smiled II was
good news to learn that Capt. Haig
was In need OF money. That would.
OF course. account for a good deal
And II would mean that Haig could
be dealt with satisfactorily-for lit
tie while.
How much?' he said. drily.
Capt. Haig explained at some
length that he was an honorable
man, anxious to see justice done to
the memory of the dead.
Treverton listened to the speech
in silence. and when 1t had come to
an end, he again said:
How much!"
Capt. Haig turned on his heel and
walked towards the door.
Where are you going?" queried
Trcverton.
ITO the police. OF course.
II wouldn't do that II I were you.
I'd wait until you have something
more definite"
wait till you've fed the country,
chr?
81 shall not leave Verney Hall. I
wouldn't rush things IL | were you,
especially as you are hard up. You
may find yourself in for a libel ac-
ton, and that may prove expensive"
Haig returned to the table, picked
up the newspaper, folded II, and
placed II In his pocket.
Perhaps you are right" he said
sullenly. There is just a bare
chance that you're not guilty. /
shall stay down here and make a few
inquiries"
Treverton shrugged his shoulders
and left the room. But as he drove
back to Verney Hall In the starlight
he felt like a man who had exhaust.
ed all his strength in the fury OF
battle.
For little while" he kept saying
to himself; II must hold him AT bay
for little while. Then Ill come out
into the open and fight him."
CHAPTER v.
Where have you been, dear %
said Mrs. Treverton, looking up into
her husbands face.
ITO Maitland" he answered. 81
had telegram from q man who
wanted to see me on business"
You might have let me know"
she said reproachfully; they told
me you'd gone of on the motor. and
I've been worrying about YOU"
He bent over and kissed her. "You
dear, silly child" he whispered
why should | worry you with all
my goings and comings?"
Her fingers closed tightly on his
hand.
I'D like you never to leave me-"
she cried. When you 20 out in the
motor. l keep on thinking theren be
an accident"
"Oh, Sybfl, dear" said Mrs. Low
ther. who was knitting In an arm
chair by the window. you must not
be so fooloish. II were Jim I
should be very angry with YOU"
The young wife smiled and looked
up at her husband.
Jim is never angry with me-" she
said gently. HE Is a DEAR"
TrevertonS laughed. and caressed
her silky, golden hair Never had
his wife seemed 30 dear to him. so
precious thing to be guarded from
all the rough and unpleasant things
Of life.
You're not very well, dear, are
your" she said.
"Of course I am" he answered
cheerfully. Never felt litter in my
life. ! could eat two dinners"
you're to dine downstairs to-
night" she said. and not up here
with me-"
why Ia that?"
II want you and mother to have q
proper dinner. not a picnic. It's 90
bad for the servants. You are to
have a big dinner tonight"
We'll. I'm glad Of that" he
laughed; "but I'd rather have It up
here"
mo" Sibyi said firmly. But you
can come up directly afterwards"
Treverton looked at his watch.
I'D better 60 and dress" he said,
kissing his wife, he left the room.