The Washington times., 1915-04-25
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motor truck-river piratss1 And a iife-
buoy! Wait"
He crossed the room toward his desk
ana returned with o list In his hand.
He ran his finger down II, stopped and
glanced at the date.
Tho Durham" he muttered, cargo
cotton, destination Southampton, sails
at high tide on the 18th. Lenora. IL
that Calendar right7
IT'S the 18th. Mr.. Quest" she an
swered.
Quest crossed the room to the tele-
phone.
Il want number one central" he said,
thank you! Put me through to Mr..
French's once. Hello. French! I've
got an idea. Can you come round here
at once and bring an automobile7 I
want to get down to the docks-not
where the passenger steamers start
from-lower down. Good! Wen
wait"
Quest hung up the receiver.
See here. here. professor" he continued.
message 4 he weren't pretty sure Of
getting of. He's made all his plans
beforehand. but it's my belief we shall
just get our hands upon him. after all.
to the hospital. You don't come In this
time. It's hard enough to have Laura
laid up-can't risk You. There'll be q
little trouble. too. before we're through.
Lenora sigher az she picked up her
III 1t weren't for Laura" she said,
you'd ind 1t pretty hard to keep me
hanacuffs put on that man It would be
the happiest moment OF my life
Well get him all right" Quest prom
ised. Remember me to Laura
And present my compliments also"
Lenora left them. The professor. his
spirits apparently q little improved by
the prospect Of action, accepted some
whisky and o sigar. Presently. they
French appeared.
Anything doing7" he asked.
Quest showed him the card and the
sailing list. The inspector nodded.
sNse sdmisi1xy aSloH %ouans
believe it just to look at him: That
staircase this afternoon. though. kind
of teaches one not to trust to appear
ances 60 you think he's getting a
II think he had a truck waiting for
him at the corner Of Gayson avenue" ,"
Quest replied. 1T was the machine my
, men went after: The men looked like
L
thought OF It II the professor hadn't
used the words river pirates It's quite
clear that they took Craig down to the
river. There's only one likely ship sail
ing tonight, and that's the Durham.
It's my belief Craig's on her"
The inspector glanced at the clock.
Then we've got to mako tracks" he
declared. and pretty quick, too. She'll
be starting from somewhere about No.
2s dock. loas way down. Como along
gentlemen"
They hurried out to the automobile
and started of for the docks. The lat
ter part Of their journey was accom-
was packed with drays and heavy We
hicles. They reached dock No. 2s at
last. however. and hurried through the
81 ed on to the wharf. There wore no
signs OF a steamer there.
where's the Durham" Quest asked
one Of the carriers. who was Just get
| ting his team tosether.
The man pointed out to the middle of
the river. where small steamer was
There she is" ne replied She'll be
! off in a few minutes You'll hear the
sirens directly when they begin to move
down"
Quest led the way quickly to the edge
Of the wharf There was a small tug
there, the crew of which were Just max.
ing her fast for the night.
Fifty dollars II youIl take us out &c
sails" Quest shouted to the man who
seemed to be the captain. What do YOU
say?"
| The man spat out a plug Of tobacco
from his mouth.
swered terseiy step in. Well make It
II you look slippy."
They clambered down the iron ladder
and jumped onto the deck Of the tug
/ The captain seized the wheel. The tive
men who formed the crew took off theil
coats and waistcoasts.
Give it to her. Jim." tho former or
dered. Now, then, here goes Vel
Just miss the ferry"
! They swung around and commenced
their journey Quest stood with hi,
watch in his hand. They were gettint
up the anchor Of the Durham and from
higher up the river came the screech o
steamers beginning to move on their out
ward way.