The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-05-01


What do you mean" Quest demanded.
The professor wrung his hands.
Il put him in our James II prison." he declared.
why should I think of the secret passage? No
has used 1t for a hundred years. He found
1t, learned the trick"
you mean." Quest cried
"IIe has escaped" the professor broke in. "craie
has escaped again! They are searching for him
high and low. but he has gone!"
Quests arm tightehed for moment in Lenoras
It was curious how he seemed to have lost at that
moment all sense Of proportion. Lenora was safe
the relief Of that one thought overshad.
owed everything else in the world.
1.-THE fellow can't get far" he muttered.
who knows" the professor replied. dolefully.
They had been standing together in little
Of the hall. Suddenly Lenora, whose face
was turned toward the entrance DOORS gave little
cry She took quick step forward
Laura" she exclaimed. wonderingly. why. it's
Laura!"
just entered the hotel followed by a porter carry
ing some luggage Her arm was in a sling and there
was bandage around her forehead. She walked,
too with the help Of a stick. She recognized them
at once and waved 1t gayly.
"FIullo you people, she cried. Soon run you
to earth Ell ?"
They for a moment dumbfounded Le-
nora was the first to find words But when did
you start, Laura" she asked. Il though you were
too ill to move for weeks
The girl smiled contemporary.
Il left three days after you. on the Kaiser Fred
eric" she replied. There was some trouble at
Plymouth, and came into Southampton early
this morning. and here am. Say. before We 90
any further. tell me about Craig"
We've had him." Quest confessed, and lost
him again. He escaped last night
Where from? ?" Laura asked.
"Hambn house"
Say. is that anywhere near the south coast.>
the girl demanded excitedly.
WHY"
I'll tell you why" Laura explained Il
Of it anyone could be. Craig passed
in Southampton water this morning. being rowed
out to a steamer. Not only that. but he recognized
I saw him draw back and hide his face, but
somehow l couldn't believe that 1t really he
l was just coming down the gangway and nearly
fell into the sea, was surprised.
Quest already turning the pages Of a
timetable.
What the steamer" he demanded.
Il found out" Laura told him. Il tell you. I was
SO sure Of it's being Craig that made no end OF
inquiries. 1t was the Barton. bound for India. first
stop Port Said"
When does she sail?" Quest asked.
"Tonight-somewhere about seven" Laura re-
piled
Quest glanced at the clock and threw down tbs
timetable. He turned toward the door. They ali
followed nim
I'm for Southampton" he announced. I'm 20
ing to try to get board that steamer before she
sails. Lenora you'd better go upstairs and lie
down. They'll give you room here. Don't you
stir out till come back Professor what about
you?"
Il shall accompany YOU" the professor declared
And nothing" Lenora declared firmly, as she
caught at Quests arm, would keep me away"
I'll telephone to Scotland Yard in case they
care to send man down." Quest decided.
They caught train to Southampton where they
were joined by from Scotland Yard. The
little party drove quickly possible to the
docks
Where does the Barton start from:" Quest
asked the permaster.
pointed
water
She's not in dock. SIR" he said. "she's lying
out yonder. You'll barely catch her. I'm afraid"
he added. glancing at the clock.
They hurried to the edge Of the quay.
Look here Quest cried raising his voice. TIL
give tenpound note to anyone who gets me out
to the Barton before she sails"
The little party were almost thrown into tug.
and in a few minutes they were skimming across
the smooth water. Just as they reached the steam
er. however che began to move.
Run up alongside Quest ordered.
The captain came down from the bridge where
he had been comforting with the pilot.
Keep away from the side there" he shouted.
who are you?"
We are in search of a desperate criminal whom
we believe to be on board your steamer" Quest
explained. Please take board"
The captain shook his head
Are you from Scotland Yard:" he asked Have
you got your warrant"
We from America" Quest answered. but
we've got a Scotland Yard man with us and a war.
rant, right enough
The captain shook his head
Il am over an hour late' he said "and it's
costing me fifty pounds minute If I take you on
board. you'll have to come right along with me.
unless you find the fellow before we've left your
tug behind"
Quest turned around
will you risk ite' he asked
Yes" they all replied
We're coming. captain" Quest decided
rope ladder was let down. The steamer began
to slow.
The captain spoke to the pilot and
came down from the bridge.
I'm forced to go full speed ahead to cross the
bar, he told Quest I'm sorry. but the tides Just
on the turn"
They looked at one another little blanky.
The professor. however beamed upon them all.
Il have understood" he said, that PoI4