The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-17
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"UNDER COVER"
By Roi Cooper MsSrus

wide open-to the central court Of
the pyramid. Thence Il was but a
step. around tho palace and along
the west side. to the narrow north
court across which lay the chapel
l could hear tho murmur OF the
guards In the passage leading TO
tho stairway. but otherwise II was
as peacefully quiet M tomb. !
listened moment longer. keeping
we'll within tn. shadow o, tho pal.
aee-then fitted back TO my com
pRnions.
Its all right" said I. Every
one 10 dead or asleep except the
guards AT tho siairwsy--an they
can't be seen. It's a cineh."
glanced AZ my watch: II was er.
actiy haif-aftertveive. III you're
ready. we'll DO movlnE-tline's up
We slipped quickly down tho
stairs and 10 the front We stole
around the corner and made swift
~ along tho side OF the palace.
across the noonlit space and into
the chapel.
IA We crossed the chancol. Lady
Elizabeth and Lady Edith came
forward TO meet Us.
We both wished 10 participate
In your ieave-taking, the former
smiled.
And We thought added Lady
Edith. that there would be less
cause for suspicion II we two we're
seen together. rather than one Of
rs alone on the pyramid. at this
hour"
we can never" Rosailnd OF.
claimed. thank you suffi--"
Lady Edith stopped the res, with
kiss.
Let US fall TO work. she said.
you must Get away with all pos
aible speed"
Lady Elisabeth was already Mt
the Chestnut De verSenofs and I
displaced her; tossing aside the
various vestments. We came at last
TO tho ladder and drew II out
Its slenderness and liEhtness
were amazing. IL was woven
from some light and delicate grass.
almost rs fine as flax and OF re-
markabie tensile strength.
De verdenois. having replaced
tho vestments. fastened one end OF
the ladder around the barrel OF the
huge chest--using some sort OF n
seaman's knot.
We then dragged the chest IN.
der the wlndow--it came just be-
low the stone sill. and served nd.
mirably for platform from which
to step off-and carefully let down
the ladder. II reached 20 the
ground and n trifle more
Now. Cardigan" said he brisk
~. will you or ! 20 first7"
"s-hl" said Lady Edith. II
heard some one movlngi"
We listened. II was n step--and
tho step was In the chapel-and
coming slowly toward the chancel,
! looked at the women-they were
as pale as pearls-a little more OF
suspense. and they would shrek.
The steps assembled into tho chan.
cel--and came onl glanced at De
Verdenois. His eyes were on me,
he nodded. and glided TO the other
side. Tho steps came on .
passed the high altar: and, bending
to the right. made straight for my
end OF the reredos.
/ drew close IN and waited. How
high was his throat7--A fraction OF
. seconds delay would spell ruin for
us all. This time II would have 10
be with bare hands and brute
strength-to choke back his cry.
Then the vicious face OF the
Marquis appeared In the opening.
Like flash my fingers gripped his
neck, throttling his yell OF surprise
TO mere gurgle that ended almost
az quickly as begun.
As closed on him. De verdenois
sprang across and snapped the fel.
lows arms behind him.
Keep your hold on his throat.
| Cardigan" he cautioned; "we1l
have to gag him.-Mrs. Leighton.
will you, or some OF tho ladies'. tear
strip from your petticoat-or
somewhere-and bind the Marquis
hands while we hold hlm?"
Justine hurried forward with
well--Justine'B was distinctly not
torn from anything.
Here also Ia a ribbon that may
serve" Rosalind volunteered.
Justine whipped the white silk
length around the Marquis wrists
and knotted H. Then De Vernedols
dropped the latter's arms; and with
Rosalind's piece Of linen gagged him
securely. tying second ribbon over
bis mouth MS finishing touch.
Don't you want this for his
legs7" said Rosallnd. extending an.
other piece OF lingerie 10 me.
smiled. and quickly fastened II