The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-04
CHAPTER XXXIII.
Mistaken Intervention.


n EXT morning the determined ply.
nj stefan was the earliest visitor
at Myra's home.
I'VE have come closer and
closer to the mystery he declared
and now 1 am prepared to end this
whole horrible affair as It should be
ended
Myra nodded. but her mother inter-
rupted.
''Dr. Alden. at first was indignant
at your 1ntercession. then skepticai. but
now / realize that you have been rIght,"
she said. Yet every time you have
tried to fight these unknown people
you have involved Myra IN greater
danger. Wouldn't 1t be wiser to call u
truce with them?"
My dear lady. q truce with snakes
means nothing but death in the cnd."
he exclaimed.
This wicked man is determined on one
thing alone-the destruction OF your
daughter!'
Myra shuddered instinctivoly and
Alden noticed 1t with appreheas!oE. 1t
was this bare suggestion OF tho terror
which was underlying the girls SPIRITUAL
bravery which prompted him ~ E4aie
the first serious error OF his campaisn.
Myra's mother persisted.
1t Is Just this way, D.. Alden. What
ever. whoever these to-ces Elay Ne.
It seems to me that thay gnus. u ihor-
oughly frightened and aiarmtn ia. III Or
own existence after the kattls you haze
made against them. Would il not b.
ment with them?"
But why?" persisted Alden.
The mother looked at him earnestly
and pointed toward the waa face OF the
Rirl.
Cant you see that every day OF this
terrible strain is eating away Aiyra's
strength and life. DR.. Alden" she de-
manded. with a gesture OF despair.
Mother. l am not at all afraid. and
! agree with Mr.. Alden in every par
ticular." said Myra.
We'll. perhaps. with woman's intui-
ton you are right" he said. reluctantly
-of course / am right" declared the
older woman. with confidence. These
people are only flesh and blood after
all. The first law of nature Ia self
preservation"
Alden nodded.
Well 1t is my duty to run these
scoundrels to earth. Yet II, they will
spare Miss Myra ! might agree. Still I
do not know how to reach them"
Mrs. Maynard cast triumphant
glance at him, while Myra hesitated.
Her mother walked to the library table.
Here" she announced proudly. lis
the name and address of the most won
cerful clairvoyant in the world. / went
TO ask the advice of a very dear friend
OF mine. And she told me about Mr..
Bert Reese whom we can visit right
he can get in touch with the living or
the dead simply by mental power
can hardly believe her-and yet for my
little Myra 4 would believe almost any
AFFAIR has already taught me that the
most believeable things were what
used to regard as absolutely preposter-
Gus; I hardly know whom to trust"
haA taE h..
clip of paper which she had drawn from
the table drawer.
II have heard Of Mr.. Bert Reese. but
never met him. He is said to be won
him. at any rate" he admitted
well, I'll do whatever you advise,
doctor" said Myra, but ! hate to see
your life work all go for naught."
Alden sprang to his feet nervously.
We might as we'll hurry over to see
him. then" he suggested.
Willis, the butler. obediently brought
the wraps, unfortunately overhearing
they were speeding in the family auto
mobile toward the home the psychic
specialist. And even as they were as
cending the steps OF Reese's home
alton before Myra's residence.
AS Willis answered the door he ap-
peHred distraught, keen with some mix
ture OF eagerness and fear.
clubman,. entering with his customary
assurance.
mo. sir. She and her mother have
out with DR.. Alden" was the grudg-
Varney looked startled, but quietly
persisted in his Interrogation.
where did they Ro?'
condescendingly.
you know, as Miss Myras hance. I
have the right to inquire. Willis. She
did not tell her where could find her"
Willis stammered and then became the
obedient servant once more as he an
swered, formally
them TO say that they were going TO
sec clairvoyant or some such person
A Mr.. Reese, r think II was, sir, but
! could not tell you the address, sir,
"a clairvoyant2 Bert Reese? HUH"
Then catching the sharp and question
ing look which shone In the servants
eyes he covered himself
"What ridiculous thing! Well, I
don't know where that may be. and I
suppose ! had better wait here. They
will be back soon, ! am sure, as Myra
had an appointment with me-"
He tossed his hat and stick to the but
Ter and ensconced himself In a comfort
able library chair
That is all, Willis" he announced
with an irritating attitude of proprietor
ship. You may go now"
Willis bowed and left him alone. APP
parently reading magazine. But no
sooner was Varney alone than he sprang
TO the telephone, A quick. low-toned
call for a certain numberrand with
eager watchfulness against possible
eavesdropping he began to talk as soon
as familiar voice greeted him. ...-
Yes. yes. master"
There was silence. In which the
confident attitude was replaced by a
certain tinLidity.
structed me. But ! wish to warn you
against a new tack. Alden has taken
Them to Bert Reese, the clairyoyant,