The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-02-04


upon VIZ Chnng's forehead Two such
exploits IN one day were terribly Ell
ervating. When the affair was over
the stiffened figure OF the Chinnmnn
relaxed He found some difficulty, too.
In opening his thin. tapering hands,
which had been tightly clinched under
the concentration Of his will
Are you satistied?" he whispered
rather weakly to Mills. who sat next
to him.
81 um. and will keep TO the letter
OF my bargain"
"And never brag again about your
sons oratorical powers. | doubt II
could hold him again"
Mills flushed. hut for all that he was
mighty glad to be high and dry on
shore. lie would send the boy on u
long tour People would forget.
Chang entered Mills automobile. and
plain clothes man recognized his face
and immediately warned Storm and
the other officers to watch Chang's
house Chang ordinarily would have
kept away from his home. but he was
weak and tired and wanted-nay, need
ad-the solace of his poppy pipe.
Arriving home he NJ once conferred
with Hassam All and was glad to
learn that Iudora had been confined
to the walled room. At dawn Nine.
Du Roy would convey her to the ship
that was to sail for Cherbourg. From
there they would drop down to Mar
settles and sail for Hongkong Iudora
Trninor would never be heard Of again.
~ think that before ! smoke will
see the young lady," said Chang. smil.
ing.
Hassam Ali smiled too. In his minds
eye he was counting up the enormous
pyramids OF gold coin. He would build
himself palace close to Paris. and no
prince In Hindustan would rival him
In luxury. Yet luxury would require
the spending of these pyramids and
stralghtway his enthusiasm grew cold
and died.
II hear automobiles" he said sud
denly and with apprehension.
Chang placed n hand to his ear
"And they are stopping In front! !
will take care OF the girl and see that
you play the part OF WI Chang well
This is critical moment. II may bc
the police. Speak softly and kotoW
as often as they ask questions. Your
makeup In this light will fool them"
mo; you remain and let me 20 to
Zudora!'
Fool. am master here. DO as !
say!"
With that WI Chang ran toward the
alcove behind which was Iudorn 5 priS
on. Hassam All swallowed with ditli
Guilty. He was courageous only when
he was sure OF results, Nine. Du Roy
had already vanished. He WIS alone,
lie reused his will and subdned his
shaking knees bold front for few
moments. and the difficulties would be
surmounted.
The bell began to ring violently. and
Immediately after there followed II
furious hammering - Storm. furiou'
with anger and fear.
THAT won't do any good. Mr.
! Storm" advised one ~ the detectives
"There'l be better nnmmering than
that presently TINT Is, II Chang hns
had hand IN this abduction
But they may be hurting her.
"That'll make the hammering all the
better" grimiy. Hin. some one ~ the
door! Old Chang himself. should
say"
The door opened. and what looked
| like the bland face Of u cultivated
! ChinnmaD peered out AT them from
the half opened door.
Gentlemen. whit II thls?"
at means. Mr.. Chang. that we vii
have to search your house. Orders"
And for whar?"
"This gentleman here" and the de
tective Indicated Storm. claims tha'
you abducted young lady this even
ing and that she IL here"
A low chuckle followed this stete
ment. This evening I was at thu
Delhi hall. I have Just returned. All
ductionf The young man Is mad
Enter. please. and search"
Hassam Ali was doing very well con
sidering the state of his knees.
Storm and the detectives crowde,
past him and swarmed about tn
house. There was good deal OF IN
necessary racket As Storm was pass
ing the alcOve he stopped short, con
WINGED that he had heard cry. II
listened intenrly. but heard no turtle
sound. Half an hour later the detec
lives trooped back TO their taxis. thei
previous convictions that WI Cham
was good Chinamnn stronger thal
ever.
she is In that house." said Storr
stubbornly. land I'll get her out alon
II necessary"
The detectives shrugged commisera'
ingly and took solace In cigars.
Storm had heard cry. This is wha
had taken place behind the alcove
Chang. curious TO learn what Tudor
would do. brought her back TO he
senses and. reasonably secure In hi
J haven from outside Interference. pass
ed his hands before her face. Owe