The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-01-29

there came occasionally ripple of ap.
Idause. The sweat began to form up
on WI Chang's forehead. Two such
explolts IN one day were terribly en-
ervating. When the affair was over
'he stllIened figure of the Chinamal
| relaxed He found some difficulty too.
IN opening his thin tapering hands.
Wnlch mad been tightly clinched ander
the concentration of his will.
Are you satisfied" he whispered
rather weakly to Mills, who sat next TO
him.
Il am; ard | will keep the Ietter of
my bargain
And never brag again of your sons
oratorical powers. | doubt if / ould
hold him again.
Mills flushed, but for all that he was
mighty glad to be high and dry on
shore. He would send the boy ca Il
lnog tour. People would forget.
Chang entered Mills automobile. and
plain clothes man recognized his
face and Immediately warmed Storm
and the other officers to watch
Changes house. Chang ordinarily
would have kert away from his house,
but he was weak and tired and wanted
nay, needed-the solace OF his pop-
Ply pipe.
Arriving home, he at once conferred
with Hassam Ali and was glad to learn
that Zudora had been confined in the
walled room. At dawn Nine. On Roy
would convey her to the ship that was
to sail for Cherbourg From there
they would drop down to Marseillcs
and sail for Hongkong. Zudora Trai-
nor would never be heard of again
Il think that before I smoke | will
see the young lady," said Chang, smil-
ing.
Hassam Ali smiled too, in his minds
eye he was counting up the enormous
pyramids of gold coin. He would build
himself a palace close to Paris, and
no prince in Hindustani would rival
him in luxury. Yet luxury would re-
quire the spending of these pyra-
mids; and straightway his enthusiasm
grew cold and died.
Il hear automobiles" he said sud
denly and with apprehension.
Chang placed hand to his ear
And they are stopping in front,
will take care of the girl, and see
that you play the part of WI Chang
well. This is a critical moment. 1t
may be the police. Speak softly and
koWtow as often as they ask questions.
Your makeup in this light will fool
them"
No; you remain and let me go to
Zudora!"
Fool! l am master here. Do as l
say!"
With that WI Chang ran toward the
alcove behind which was Zudoras
prison. Hassam Ali swallowed with
some difficulty; he was courageous
only when sure of results! Nine. Du
Roy had already vanished. He was
alone. He reused his will and subdued
his shaking knees. A bold front for
a few moments, and the difficulties
would be surmounted.
The bell began to ring violently, and
Immediately after there followed a
furious hammering - Storm furious
with anger and fear.
That won't do any good, Mr.. Storm"
advised one of the detectives. "Therell
be better hammering than that present
ly--that is, if Chang has had hand in
this abduction"
But they may be hurting her."
Thatll make the hammering all
the better" grimly. 'Ha! Some one
at the door; old Chang himself, l
should say
The door opened and what looked
like the bland face of a cultivated
Chinaman peered out at them from
the half opened door
Gentlemen, what is this?"
1T means Mr.. Chang, that we will
have to search wour house. ORDERS"
And for what?'
This gentleman here" and the de-
tective indicated Storm, claims that
you abducted young woman this ev-
ening and that she is here"
A low chuckle followed this state
ment. This evening I was at the Del
nj hail. have just returned. Abb
duction? The young man is mad En-
ter, please, and search"
Hassam Ali was doing very well,
considering the state of his kness.
Storm and the detectives crowded
past him and swarmed about the house
and there was a good deal of unneces-
sary racket. AS Storm was passing
the alcove he stopped short, convinced
that he heard cry. He listened in
tently, but heard no further sound.
Half an hour. later the detectives
trOoped back to their taxis, their pre-
vious convictions that WI Chang was
good Chinaman stronger than ever.
She is in that house." said Storm,
stubbornly, land I'll get her out alone
II necessary"
The detectives shrugged commiser-
ately and took solace In cigars.
Storm had heard a cry. This is
what had taken place behind the al
cove: Chang, curious to learn what
Zudora would do, brought her back to
her senses and reasonably secure in
this haven Of refuge from outside in
reference, passed his hands before
her face. Over his shoulder peered
his assistant his beady eyes blinking
at the beauty of the prisoner
Slowly Zudora returned to the world.
The faces looking down at her were
enough. She gave a cry. And this cry
Storm heard. Instantly Chang and HIS
assistant seized her and bound and
gagged her. Then the Oriental tried to
throw her back into the trance; but
he failed, for Zudora was not taken
unawares this time. She was beWild-