The Holly chieftain., 1915-07-23

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Why What are you looking at? Who
are these people?"
The professor, with Quest and Long
Jim, suddenly appeared round the cor.
ner of the building. They walked
towards Craig. He shrank back in his
place.
If these are your enemies," the girl
cried, fiercely, remember that they
cannot touch you here. I'll have the
boys out in minute, if they daresto
try it,.
Craig struggled to his feet He made
no answer. His eyes were fixed upon
the professors. The girl passed her
arm through his and dragged him into
the saloon. They passed Jose in the
doorway. He scoffed at them.
Say. the boss will fire you, Marta,
If you waste all your time with that
Yankee" he muttered.
Marta drew the red rose from the
bosom of her dress and placed it in
Craig's buttonhole. Then she led him
without word to a seat.
IF these men try any tricks in
here" she said. ''thereIl be trouble"
Almost at that moment they all
three entered. Long jim nodded to
Craig in friendly fashion.
IT'S all right, cooke" he told them.
Don't you look SO scared. This is
Just bit of parleyvous business,
that's ALL"
The professor held out piece of
paper. He handed it over to Craig.
Craig" he announced, this is a
dispatch which / found in Allguez
with my letters. 1t is addressed to
you, but under the circumstances you
will scarcely wonder that | opened it..
You had better read it,"
Craig accepted the cable form and
read it through slowly to himself:
To John Craig, Care Prof. Lord Ash
leigh, Yonkers, New York:
Your sister died today. Her dauah.
ter Mary sails on Tuesday to join you
in New York. Please meet her.
COMPTON, Solicitor, London.
Craig sat for moment as though
stunned. The girl leaned over towards
him.
Are they trying to take you on a
warrant she whispered. Remember,
you don't need to go unless you want
to-"
Craig shook his head
This is something quite different"
he explained. Leave me for a mo-
ment, Marta. must talk to these
people,"
She slipped regretfully away from
his side and out inta the darkness
He sat with his eyes fixed upon the
cablegram. Then he turned towards
Quest
Fate seems to be too strong for
me-" he admitted. Leave me alone
and l promise you that I'll go at
once to New York, settle Mary's fu
ture and then make full disclosure .
The professor coughed.
81 am sure, Craig" he declared
that you have decided wisely"
Craig looked gloomily away.
There is nothing else for me to
do" he said THE child must be met
and looked after. Besides, am sick
of it all. You may as we'll know the
truth"
why not now" Quest suggested,
softly.
"In New York" Craig replied. "and
not before"
Quest and the professor exchanged
meaning glances.
Very WE'LL" the former. decided,
turning away; ''in week from today,
Craig, shall expect you to report at
the professors house,"
They left the room together. Long
Jim fingered by Craig's side.
Those guys have been soaring. you
some, guess" he remarked. For
get em, cookie. They can't touch you
here OF course, if you go to New
York it's your own show"
"I know that" Craig replied, gloom
lily.
One of the girls passed her arm
through Long Jim's.
"Just one dance" she whispered.
He hesitated, looking out of the
window. Then he shrugged his shoul-
ders.
I'm tired of those guys" he re-
marked to Craig. with grin. Guess
III stay here for a Bit"
Craig was left alone for few min
utes. Suddenly Marta glided in and
sat by his side. Her eyes were fash
ing with anger.
You know what they said, those
two, as they passed out?" she whis-