The Huttig news., 1915-06-05

the door,"
 There is a young lady here," he said "who caught me up upon the landing. She, too, l believe, wishes to see you"
 He threw open the door and stood on one side. A young woman came little hesitatingly into the room. Her hair was plainly brushed back, and she wore the severe dress of the Sal vation Army.
 Want to see me, young lady?" Quest asked.
 She held out book.
 My name is Miss Quigg," she said. T want to ask you for a subscrip- tion to our funds"
 Quest frowned a little.
 Very well. Miss Quigg, you shall have a donation. l am busy today, but call at the same hour tomorrow and for you"
 The girl smiled her gratitude.
 The professor laid his hand upon her arm as she passed.
 Young lady" he observed. you seem very much in earnest about your work"
 'It Is only the people in earnest, sir," she answered, who can do any good in the world. My work is worth being in earnest about"
 "You compel my admiration. My most respectful admiration. May l, too, be permitted?"
 He drew out pocketbook and notes.
 "It is so kind of you" she mur- mured. We never have any hesita- ton in accepting money. May know your name?"
 Tt Is not necessary" the professor answered You can enter me-" he added, as he held open the door for her, "as a friend-or would you prefer pseudonym?"
 "A pseudonym, If you please she begged. "We have so many who send us sums of money as friends. Anything will do"
 The professor glanced around the room. What pseudonym shall l adopt?" he ruminated. Shall I say that an oak sideboard gives you five hundred dol lars Or ChippendaIe sofa? Or" he added, his eyes resting for a mo- ment upon the little box, "a black boxs"
 The two girls from the other side of the table started. Even Quest swung suddenly around. The professor, as though pleased with his fancy. nodded as his fingers played with the lid.
 "Yes, that will do very nicely" he decided Put me down-'Black Box,' five hundred dollars"
 The girl took out her book and be- gan to write. The professor, with little farewell bow, crossed the room toward Quest Lenora moved toward the door.
 Let me see you out" she said to the girl pleasantly.
 Lenora opened the door. Both girls started. Only few feet away Craig was standing. his head little thrust forward. For moment the quiet self respect of his manner seemed to have deserted him. He seemed at loss for words.
 What do you want?" Lenora de- manded.
 "I was waiting for my master" Craig explained.
 "Why not downstairs?" Lenora asked suspiciously. You did not come up with him."
 "I am driving the professor in his automobile" Craig explained. Tt oc- cured to me that if he were going to be long here I should have time to go and order another tire. It is of no consequence though. I will go down and wait in the car"
 Lenora stood at the top of the stairs and watched him disappear. Then she went thoughtfully back to her work. The professor and Quest were talking at the farther end of the room.
 q was in hopes. in great hopes" the professor admitted, that you might have heard something. I promised to call at Mrs. Rheinholdts this after noon''
 Quest shook his head.
 "There is nothing to report at pres- ent, MT. Ashleigh," he announced.
 Dear me-" the professor murmured. "this is very disappointing. Is there no clue, MT. Quest-no clue at all?"
 Mot a ghost of one" Quest acknowl- edged "I am as far off solving the mystery of the disappearance of your skeleton and Mrs. RheinhoIdt's neck lace as have ever been."
 The professor took courteous leave of them all and departed Lenora crossed the room to where Quest was seated.
 MT. Quest" she asked, do you be- lieve in inspiration?"
 q attribute large amount of my success" Quest replied, ito my pro- found belief in it. z
 "Then let me tell you" Lenora con tinued, that I have one, and very strong one. Do you know that when I went to the door few minutes ago