Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-09

professors hcnse. He walked swiftly
up the drive and turned toward the
GARAGE. hoping every moment q see
something of Leaora. The door q the
place stood open. lie entered and
walked around. II was empty. There
Was no sign Of either Craig or Je-
ncra,
Quest recovered from his first Dis.
appointment. stcie carefully out and
m.de a minute examination al the
place. Close 60 the corner from which
Lenora had sent her wireless message
70 him. he STOPPED and picked up a
handkerchief. which from she marking
he reccg cgnized at once. A few feet
away the gravel was disturbed as
though by the tramphne Of several
feet. He set his teeth.
"I've eoi to end that girl." he NUT
tered. Craig can 20 10 h--l,~
lie turned away and approached the
house. The front door stood open
and ne made his way az once 90 the
library. The professor, who was sit
ting az his desk surrounded by pile
of books and papers. addressed him,
as he entered. without looking up.
where on earth have you been,
Craiss~ he inquired retulsntly y have
runr for you six times Have ! not
told ycu never 10 leave the place with
out orders.
"lti Is not Craig." Quest replied quiet
iy. 1T is I. professor-Sanfcrd Quest"
The professor svung round In his
chair and eyed his visitor in blank
asto.ishment
Quest he exclaimed God bless
my soul, Have they let you out a.
ready, them"
i came out" Quest replied grim.
ly. "Si; tiEht ard listen 10 me for a
moment. will yous~
You came OUT the professor re.
peaied, looking a little dazed. You
mean you escaped"
Quest nodded.
Perhaps made a mistake" he sd-
snitted. but here I am Now listen.
professor" And he told the story Of
the las, few hours.
The professors face was almost pitt
fui in its blans Sinazement. His
mouth was wide open like a child's,
words seemed absolutely denied TO
him. lie rose 70 his feet. obviously
, q tremendous effort TO adjust his
ideas
~Craig locked mp in my garage?"
he murmured. Craig guilty o. those
murders Why. my dear Nj Quest,
a more harmless. a more inonensive,
i pcace-lovins and devoted servant than
John Craig never trod this earth"
Maybe" Quest replied, but where
is he?"
The professor could DO nothing but
look around him a little vaguely.
I an going bach" Quest announced.
Ny only chance is the wireless. II
Lenora IS alive OF at liberty. she will
communicate with me"
May come, too" the professor
asked timidly.
Come by all means" Quest assent
ed I win drive you down in your
car. II you like"
The professor hurried away TO get
7 his coat and hat. and a few minutes
later they started OF. In Broadway
they left the car at a garage and
made their way up a back street which
enabled them 70 enter the house at
the side entrance. They passed up
stairs into the sitting-room. Quest
4 fetched the pocket wireless and laid it
down On the table. The professor ex-
I amined II with interest.
You are marvellous. my friend.
he declared. with all these resources
. OF science al your command it seems
f incredible that YOU should be In the
position you are"
Quest nodded coolly.
Just one moment. professor, while
e I send OF a message he said. open
ing the little instrument. Where are
& you Lenora3' he signaled. send ne
4 word ana ! viii fetch you. am in my
own house for the present. Let me
know that you are safe"
The professor leaned back. smoking
one of Quests excellent cigars lie
was beginning 70 show signs Of the
nvehest Interest
Quest be said. I wish could in
duce you 70 dismiss this extraordinary
snpposition Of yours concerning mJ
servant Craig. The man has been with
me for the best part Of twenty years
he saved my life IN South America,
we have travelled in all parts Of tbs
world He has proved himself 10 b
exemplary. a faithful and devoted
T servant
Then perhaps you win tell me-
. Quest suggested. where he is now
and why he has gone away? Tha
does rot look Ike complete innocence
does itt@
The professor sighed.
I cannot stay here much longer. IN
4 less / mean 70 go back 10 the Tombs,
Quest declared.
surely" the professor suggested
'your innocence will very soon be es
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