The Spectator., 1915-07-30
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The professors confidence waa sublime. 4
 T could more readily associate you. myself or young MT. Rheinholdt here with the affair" he declared.
 His words carried weight. The little breath of suspicion against the pros fessor's servant faded away. In a mol ment or two the butler returned,
 Tt appears, madam" he announced. "that MT. Craig left when there was only one person in the kitchen. He said goodnight and closed the door beN hind him. It is impossible to say. therefore, by which exit he left the house. but personally I am convinced that, knowing of the reception here tor night, he would not think of using tho conservatory" 4
 Most unlikely, I should say" the professor murmured. Craig is very shy man. He is at all times at your disposal. Mir. Quest, if you should desire to question him."
 Quest nodded absently.
 My assistant and ]" he annornceds would be glad to make further ex- animation of the conservatory, if you will kindly leave us alone"
 They obeyed without demur. Quest took a seat and smoked calmly, with! his eyes fixed upon the roof. LenorA went back to her examination of the overturned plants, the mold and the whole ground within the immediate environs of the assault She abandoned the search at last, however, and came back to Quests side. He threw away his cigar and rose.
 Nothing there?" he asked laconic, ally.
 Not a thing" Lenora admitted.
 Quest led the way toward the door. ~LeIcre," be decided, i've ;-e up against something big. There's new hand at work somewhere" |
 No theories yet, MT. Quest?" she asked. smiling. Not the ghost of one," he admitted gloomily.
 Along the rain-swept causeway of Mayton avenue, keeping close to the shelter of the house, his mackintcsh turned up to his ears, his hands buriad in his pockets, a man walked swiftly along. At every block he hesitated and looked around him. His manner was cautious, almost furtive. Once the glare of an electric light fell upon his face, face pallid with fear, all most hopeless with despair. He walked quickly, yet he seemed to have no idea as to direction. Suddenly he paused. He was passing great build | ing, brilliantly lit. For moment he l thought that it was some place of en- tertainment The thought of entering ! seemed to occur to him. Then he felt I a firm touch upon his arm, man in uniform spoke to him. ' Step inside, brother" he invited | earnestly, almost eagerly, notwith- standing his monotonous nasal twang. Step inside and find peace. Step in- side and the Lord will help you. Throw your burden away on the threshold"
 The mans first impulse at being ad1 | dressed had seemed to be one of terror. Then he recognized the uniform and ] hesitated The man took him by the arm and led him in. There were the best part of a hundred people taking their places after the singing of the hymn. A girl was standing up before them on platform. She was' com- mencing to speak, but suddenly broke off. She held out her arms to where the professors confidential servant '. stood hesitating. ';
 Come and tell us your sins," she called out. Come and have them for given. Come and start a new life in ] a new world. There is no one. here who thinks of the past. Come and seek forgiveness" : i ! For a moment the waif from the rain-swept world hesitated. The light