The Washington herald., 1916-07-02

some features. Do you suppose that he knows
meT
Mona laughed. He thinks he.hnow. you. BE
thinks that you arc Wallace, the banker"
Carson stared. Where in the world did he
get that absurd ides2'
Prom me-" said the girl rveetly. You don't
object, do your When ! saw him, and told him
my troubles, he asked me TO describe the ap-
pearance Of the guardian who had victimized me
l suspected that he had never seen the real Wal
lace, that he had timed his visits to the house de-
Hberstely 30 as to escape embarrassing questions
from the husband of the woman In his power
Therefore, jumped at a chance, and sketched q
hasty word picture of you my villain Evi-
IDENTITY my picture must have been fairly
Evidently" agreed Carson drily But I
don't catch your Purpose7"
That ought to be self-evident You are to
appear at Hadj Rulus apartments as Wallace al
you there for a sesnce, and he is going to make
you confess your wrong to me-and atoneI"
'Oh, he is, is hep"
Mona nodded. "And that reminds me that
right now is excellent time 10 make a little IN
formal examination Of the apartment Of mystery.
he Is gone, and we can go through the place
easily before he gets back"
They entered and began their search when
they were suddenly attacked by the Hndoo ser
want, who had been sleeping. Carson was lust
trusting up the Hindoo when Grant rushed into
the room They then decided that Grant should
impersonate the Hindoo servant Grant was soon
ready for his part.
"How do look2" he asked when he appeared.
You will do excellenty," nodded Carson.
You missed your calling, old man. You ought to
have been actor" He broke of listening and
glanced at his watch 1T seems TO me- Mona
that the sooner out Of this the better for
all concerned-unless you want your friend to
urprise US on his premises" !"
Are you going to leave me here by myseIf?"
asked Grant with affected alarm.
After you help me lift prisoner into q
closet" said Carson. The two raised the
servants body and carried the man into a recess
of the room, where they fancied he could rest for
hours without attracting notice. Then Carson
aud Mona stole back to the hail. and across 10 the
girls suite. They were just in time, for moment
later Hadj Rulu's grave figure appeared in the
corridor, followed shortly afterward by Mary in
the full flush Of her excitement after the dramatic
happenings at the Wallace home
How do you suggest we shall wind 1t al
uP?" she asked, after the trio had exchanged
their stories.
1T seems to me that the sooner Casper Car
son appears on the stage as Wallace, the banker,
the better" said Mona, rising from her chair.
"Ill inform Hindoo friend that Wallace Is
coming up at once for private seance"
She was back a few moments later with the
beaming announcement that Hadi Rulu suspected
nothing, and would receive Mr.. Wallace at any
time.
And what do you think?" she gssped He
thinks Rodney Grant is really his servant, and has
arranged with him just what to do in order TO
trap the distinguished visitor without delayr
you a wonder!" conceded Carson ad-
miringly. The two made their way back TO the
Hindoo's fat and Mona pressed the bell Hadj
Rulu himself admitted them, and motioned them
grsvely to chairs.
my young ward has told me so many sur
prising stories Of your powers" said Carson,
taking up his role, that have let myself be
persuaded to CONS and for myself. I should
tell you in advance, however, that 1 have ab-
solutely belief in the so-cslled occult sciences
II you can convince me, will take off my hat TO
youH
The Hindoo bowed "Mr. Wallace shall be
convinced" !" he promised. The apartment had
been darkened, and the incense re-lighted. Hsdj
Rulu stepped back to the lakewood table, and
bowed his head for a moment In deep thought.
closed For several moments no one spoke, and
then came the Hindoos voice slowly:
81 see strange things, Mr.. Wallace-things
which the world knows nothing Of. l you in
your true character. I you plundering and
victimizing young and helpless girl, left in your
care. l see you wrestling large fortune from her,
which entrusted to you to administer. One
half million dollars it is" he announced, men
tionng the amount of the fictitious estate, which
Mona had told him.
Carson sprsng to his feet with white face.
"Are YOU man or devil?" he demanded.
ut is true!" said Hadj Rulu, accusingy. The
spirit sight does not lie, cannot lie. You are
wretch, deserving Of no mercy" he clRpped his
hands, and Grant stepped forth from the inner
room-a silent, accusing witness.
Have Pity!" said Carson quaveringly, catch
ing the Hindoo's arm entreatingly. Il swear
shall make repsration for what I have done!
swear that my ward shall not suffer in any wayr
How shall you make this reparation% asked
Hadj Rulu, opening his eyes suddenly.