Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-07-29

professors house. He walked swiftly
up tn, drive and turned 'owaro the
garage. hoping every momen' TO see
sornethine of Lenora The door oil the
Mace stood open. He entered anu
walked around. II was empty There
was no sign OF either Craig or Le-
Quest recovered from his first dis
appointment stole carefully out and
made minute examination oil the
Mace Close to the corner from which
Lenora had sent her wireless message
TO him he stopped and picked up
handkerchief which from the marking
he recognized at once. Few Feet
away the gravel WAS disturbed as
though by the tramplinL OF several
feet He set his teeth.
I've got to find that girl he NUT
tered Craig can 90 to I'LL"
He turned away and approached the
house. The front door stood open
and he made his way at once to the
library The professor, who was sit
ting at his desk surrounded by a pile
OF books and papers. addressed him,
as he entered without looking up.
Where on earth have you been.
Craig?" he inquired petulantly. Il have
rung for you ST. times Have | not
told you never to leave the place with
out orders?"
1T is not Craig" Quest replied quiet
~. 1T is |. professor-Sanford Quest"
The professor swung round In his
chair and eyed his visitor in blank
establishment.
Quest" he exclaimed God bless
my soul. Have they let you out al
ready, them"
Il came out" Quest replied grim
ly. Sit tight, and listen TO me for q
moment. Will your"
You came out?" the professor re-
peated. looking a little dszed. You
mean you escaped"
Quest nodded
Perhaps | made a mistake" he ad-
mitted. but here am. Now listen.
professor" And he told the story OF
the last few hours.
The professors face was almost pitt
full in Its blank amazement His
mouth was wide open like chllds.
words seemed absolutely denied TO
him He rose to his feet. obviously
tremendous effort TO adjust his
ideas
Craig locked up In my garage,'
he murmured. Craig guilty OF those
murders? Why, my dear Mr. Quest.
more harmless. a more inoffensive.
peace-loving and devoted servant than
John Craig never trod this earth"
Maybe" Quest replied. but where
is he'"
The professor could do nothing but
look around him little vaguely.
Il am going back" Quest announced.
My only chance Is the wireless. II
Lenora is alive or at liberty. she will
communicate with me-"
May ! come. too" tho professor
asked timidly.
Come by all means" Quest assent.
ed Il will drive you down in your
car. II you like"
The professor hurried away to get
his coat and hat. and q few minutes
later they started on. In Broadway
they left the car at a garage and
made their way up back street which
enabled them to enter the house nj
the side entrance. They passed up
stairs into the sitting-room CUES,
fetched the pocket wireless and laid II
down on the table. The professor ez
amined It with interest.
You are marvellous. my friend.
he declared With all these resources
OF science at your command II seems
Incredible that you should be In tbs
position you are.'
Quest nodded coolly.
Just one moment, professor. Will,
send on a message. he said. open
Ing the little instrument. Where are
you, Lenora?" he signaled. Send m,
word and will fetch you. am In my
own house for the present. Let me
know that you are safe"
The professor leaned back. smokin,
one OF Quests excellent cigars. n,
was beginning to show signs of tn,
liveliest interest.
Quest" he said, 81 wish could in
duce you to dismiss this extraordinar,
supposition OF yours concerning m,
servant Craig. The man has been with
me for the best part Of twenty years
He saved my life in South America
we have Travelled in all parts OF IN,
world. He has proved himself to b,
exemplary, a faithful and devote,
servant"
Then perhaps you will tell me
quest suggested. where he Is now
and why he has gone away? Tba
does not look like complete innocence
does tit"
The professor sighed.
i cannot stay here much longer. IN
less | mean to go back to the Tombs
Quest declared
Surely" the professor suggested
your innocence will very soon he .,
tablished?"
There is one thing which will har
pen. without a doubt Ouest ranl,ad