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CHAPTER VI.-Continued.
SYNOPSIS,

CHAPTER VI.-Continued.
SYNOPSIS.
Kent Burgess. an EngIishman, falls
in love with Winifred Stanley when he
rescues her and her girl companion in
Belgium during the war. He becomes
nm air scout near scissors, where she
is staying with her father. In night
visit over the German lines, Kent's
plane is damaged and he Is forced to
descend. Meanwhile DIR. FalierOs, a
Greek. has fallen in love with Wini-
fred, and Won ReinhOld, a German Zep-
ed by Constance CrestOn. Winifred's
friend
Kents look was troubled as he
glanced at Winifred. You have been
most kind. Miss Stanley he said. but
/ am afraid you have brought trouble
on yourself
His words brought realization of
into her eyes. You mean?" she asked
That your sending those men away
has placed you in an unfortunate posi-
ton.
but she stopped after a glancefat Won
Reinhold. He, too, looked worried.
Your action may be construed as
unfriendly,' Burgess continued. 1t
even might be that the consequences
would be serious. War is a deadly
business"
That is true. most unfortunately"
Won Reinhold agreed. Il am satisfied
it will prove hard to make an eXplana-
ton to the satisfaction of the general
staff"
They stood silently reviewing the
possibilities of the situation. then Kent
spoke.
There is only one way" he decided
Miss Creston and Miss Stanley must
be removed to some place where there
is no possibility of their suffering any
consequences for their Kindness
Thane looked inquiringly at his
friend, who jerked his head toward the
north. The machine will carry four
easily he explained.
But 1 can't leave father Winifred
protested. and Kent listened gravely
as she explained her fathers condition,
the impossibility of her leaving him,
and when she had finished he demolish-
ed her arguments with single terse
statement.
Is x
ITS go with US or to a German
prison. he said. Either way you'll
have to leave your father"
Won Reinhold inclined his head to
whisper in Constance's ear. go with
Them" he said at is better. I fear
for you should you remain"
Kent took matters in his own hands.
Turn around" he commanded Falieros,
and proceeded to neatly truss the
Greek up with his belt and cords cut
from the curtains, tying him to leg
of the massive library table for addi-
tional security.
Then he turned to Won Reinhold.
you. too. lieutenant" he observed,
I'm sorry, but it is necessary"
He paused after unbuckling the Ger
mans belt. wed better separate
them" he decided. March him into
the other room, Thane."
The piano in the music room was
selected as clog for Won Reinhold's
and when he had completed his task
to his satisfaction Kent dropped a
friendly hand on the others shoulder.
Sorry, old man." he said, but Won
Reinhold merely grinned.
It's the better way" he agreed. II
shall have some explaining to do, but
it will be gladness to know Miss Cres-
BILE"
Kent met winifred in the hall.
Thane already had departed with two
big buckets to transfer the gasoline
from the automobile tank to the aero
coats and wells, and Winifred mo-
toned for Kent to follow her.
Father wants to see YOU" she ex-
planned simply, and moment later
he was ushered into room where a
sQuare-jawed man lay propped in bed
among many pillows.
Morton Stanley's fierce eyes studied
the, young Englishman from under
Kent stifrened like man who faces a
Judge. The other seemed to peer into
mis- soul.
Then the older mans face relaxed
and he thrust forth hand. winnie
told me all about you. young man."
he said. Seems like you've got her
into peck Of trouble. but now that
it's all said and done, / guess it's best
for you to take her away. But look
here. I'm giving all I've got that's
worth while into your hands, and be
darned careful you don't upset that
blamed machine always was afraid
of those things-and take care of her,
boy. Send her on to London-she's
got friends there-and I'll be along
pretty soon. This leg of mine is almost
mended.
Don't bother about your dad. grille"
he said as Winifred sank to her knees
beside the bed Til be all right Won
Buelow knows me. but there's no need
OF your getting into trouble. Now run
along, you ALL
Winifred pressed kiss on her
fathers rough cheek, chung to him a
moment sobbing,. then turned away.
cropping toward the door Kent wrung
he said simply. and guided the girl
from the room.
Constance was not to be seen when
they entered the lower hall. and Kent
coughed discreetly as he approached
the door OF the music room Con-
stance hurried toward him and the
girls moved toward the door as Kent
stopped to have a last word with Will
liams, the chauffeur Turn them loose
in twenty minutes" he said then do
exactly as Won Reinhold tells you
Telling the truth when the Germans
question you will save you trouble"
A moment later three persons stole
out of the chateau into the night, leav-
ing two bound and uncomfortable men,
one furiously angry, the other strange
ly happy for one who faced inquiry
by superior officers. possibly court
martial: but the reason was that
girls kiss still was warm on his Inns
CHAPTER VII.