Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-06-24
NINTH iNsTALLMENT
CHAPTER Xxx.
LOST IN LONDON.

LOW IN IONpCN.
Qnest. Notwithstanding tho unusual
mature Of his surroundings, slept that
nlght ~ only 4 tired and healthy man
can. He was awakened the next morn
ang By the quiet movements OF man
servant who had brought back his
clothes carefully brushed and pressed.
Breakfast Ii served at nine o'clock,
sir. X II now half-past eight
TIL be right there"
The man withdrew and Guest made
brisk toilet The naneless fears Of
tho previous night had altogether dis
appeared. At the last moment he
stretched out his hand 10 take hand
ksrchief from his satchel. A sudden
exclamation broke from his lips. He
stOod for Z moment a. though turned
% stone. Before him. on the top OF
the little pils OF white cambria, was
small black boxl With q movement
e the fingers which was almost me-
chanicai. he removed the lid and drew
oat the customary little scrap Of pa.
~. He smoothed II out before him
On the dressing case and read the mes
aa&e:
@You win fail here ~ you have
failed before. Better 30 back There
= moro danger for you in this country
dan ron dream off,
Hin tccth came flercely together and
Nh hands were clenched. His thoughts
had gone like flash to Lenora. Was
u pOssfblo that harm was intended for
hsri He put tho idea away from him
almost % soon 40 conceived. The
thing wss unimaginable. Craig was
hsrs. must DO here. In the close VI
cinity Of the house.
Tho atmosphere OF tho pleasant
brsAkfast room to which In due course
bio descended, was cheerful enough.
Lady Ashleigh had already taken her
plaos at tho head OF the table.
She touched On electric bell under
her foot and moment or two later
he butler appeared.
Go up and SEQ how long your mas
ter will be?" Lady Ashleigh directed.
Very good, your ladyship.'
The man was backing through the
doorway In his usual dignifled manner
when ho was suddenly pushed on one
side. Tho valet who had waited upon
Guest, and who was Lord Ashleigh's
own servant. rushed into the room.
He almost shouted to Lady Ashleigh:
"Y0ur ladyship--the master! Some
thing has happened! He won't movel
He~-he---"
They all trooped out OF the room
and mp the stairs. the professor lead.
inE the way, They pushed open the
door Of Lord Ashleigh's bedchamber.
In the far corner OF tho large room
wAs the four-poster, and underneath
the clothes silent figure. The pro-
fsasor turned down the sheets, Then
10 held out his hand. His face. too,
was blAnched.
"Julia. don't come" he begged.
II must know" she almost shrieked.
] must knowi"
George 10 Dead" the professor said
slowly.
There was moments awful silence.
hroken BY = piercing scream from Lady
Ashleish. She sank down upon the
sofa. and the professor leaned over
her. Ousst turned to the little group
q frightened servants who were gath
cred round tho doorway.
sEolaphone for . Doctor" he or
dsrsd; ''also y the local police sta
tn.
-Ee. too. approached the bed and
reverently lifted the covering. Lort
AShlsigh was lying there. his body
nttle doubled up. his arms wide out
stretched. On his throat were tws
black marks.
They had led Lady Ashleigh iron
~ room. The professor and Cues
STOOD inca 10 lace. The formers az
presslon. however. had lost all bill
amiable serenity. His face was whit,
end pinched.
QUEST Quest!" he almost sobbed
my brother.- George, whom love,
itks nobody else on earth! II he real
~ deadf*
Absolutely"
Tho professor gripped the oak pilla
q tho bedstead. He seemed on th,
pnint of collapse.
Tho mark Of the Hands IL upol
Ais throat" Guest pointed out.
Tho Hands! oh. my God!" th'
sS0fsssor grcans1.