Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1915-08-21
1t means quick, sharp

the Trick. IL means quick, sharp
work."
The consul had taken command and
was thinking deeply. "This revela-
ton alters my plans. Let me see,"
he consulted his watch. at now
lacks five minutes of midnight. Jim
will you come with me ?"
Nolan nodded and Pierre threw off
all appearances of legarthy.
Following the ravine from below
the cave, Pierre, how far is it to the
river, and what kind of cover can a
man keep under?"
give miles," replied Langlois, "ail
in the creek and in the shadow of the
banks and bushes. You will have four
water gates to climb, and you will
leave plain trail in the snow"
II cannot help that" retorted Bar
rington tossing his head as he always
did when excited and opposed. 81
will walk first and Jim can follow in
my footsteps making the trail as of
but one man. The only danger would
be of ambush, did any one suspect the
trip. Out on the lake we can fight as
we'll as in any other place in the open
if necessary"
What do you propose to do 2"
asked Langlois.
MAKE the Michigan side, get in
touch with Washington, go north in
the state, cross the straits and again
strike Canadian territory at the Ca
madam Soo."
"And them"
meet you at Sudbury on the Ca
madam Pacific"
When"
LET me see, this is Tucsday-say
on Saturday. If / am not there wait"
"Jim," he exclaimed, ION the whole
l think you had better follow your
original intention, go to Montreal,
cash your check and buy your ticket
to WINNIPEG. You can then drop
off a. Sudbury, or better yet, go on
to Port Arthur-No, that is too close
to future operations. You would be
suspected. Make it Sudbury. In
quire for John Hardinge."
Without comment Pierre got up,
found Barrington's sealskin cap,
busting it off and handing it to the
owner he assembled the ladder to the
attic above where the sleeping ac-
cancellations were located, and re-
turned with the consul's overcoat and
gloves as we'll as a box of center fire
38 calibre cartridges.
This is only a makeshift nook"
explained Pierre with smile as Bar
rington prepared to depart. eve do
not live here regularly, and my sister
is seldom here. She spends most of
her time at Montreal with an uncle,
and at Port Arthur with sister now
widow"
Il think | can understand" VEN
tured Darlington nodding signifi-
cantly toward the cavern. Pierre.
started.
YES" replied Langlois is low
voice. ut is not known that such for
nation exists in this end of the coun-
try, and until | have corraled more
property, l am keeping it quiet. Mid
night work has taken many thousands
of dollars from that chamber, and the
proceeds have gone into property sur
rounding it, the deeds to which go on
record as soon as Quigsley leaves for
the west"
Il will keep your confidence" Bar
rington assured him, "and now may
bid farewell to you sister,"
Certainly" answered Pierre open
ing the kitchen door. He was about
to call her when harrington stopped
him. She was seated in chair, her
head resting upon it's back fast asleep.
Two stray locks Of glossy brown had
escaped from their fastenings and
trailed over her shoulder. The flush
of perfect health adorned her cheeks
and her dark long, lashes lay upon
them.
Don't disturb her." whispered Bar
rington as he stepped back into the
main room. AS he did so he caught
sight of the face of Nolan. Upon it
was an expression Of tenderness as
the man looked upon the sleeping girl,
and from his eyes there came pas
sionate, hungry love. AS the soldier
turned, his eyes were moist. He had
unconsciously told Darlington still an
other story.
Swinging the cupboard to behind
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