Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-03-30

tuO OIACI pun pOSS III HIS eyes. DAI
there was this distinction to be drawn
between their attitudes, that whereas
Lanyard's gaze challenged, the Ger
mans was sullenly defiant And pres
emily Lanyard felt his heart stir with
relief-the spy's glance had WINGED.
''Ekstrom," the adventurer said
quietly, if you fire, I'll get you before
| fall. That's no boast-a simple state
ment Of fact
The German hesitated, moistened the
corners Of his lips with a nervous
tongue, but contented himself with
nod Of acknowledgment
Take your hand off that gum" Ian
yard ordered. 'Remember-Tve only
to cry your name aloud to have you
torn to pieces by these people. Your
ltfe's not worth moments purchase
in Paris-as you should know"
The German hesitated; but in his
heart conceded that Lanyard didn't ex-
aggerate. The murder Of the inventor
Huysman had exasperated all France;
and though tonight the weather had
kept a third of Paris within doors,
there was still a tide Of pedestrians
fluent on the sidewalk, beyond the
f1imsy barrier Of frs, that would thick
en- to ravening mob upon the least
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thought that Lanyard, even if aware Of
his pursuit, would seek to shake it off
In flight rather than turn and fight
and fight here, Of all places!
do you hear me?" Lanyard con-
tinued in the same level and unyield-
ing tone. Bring both hands in sight
upon the tablet"
There was no hesitation. Ekstrom
obeyed, if with the sullen grace of
wild beast that would and could STAY
it's trainer with one sweep of it's paw
if only it dared.
For the first time since leaving the
girl Lanyard relaxed his vigilant watch
over the man long enough for one swift
glance through the window at his
side. But she was already gone from
the cafe!
He breathed more freely now.
"Come!" he said peremptorily. Get
up. We've got to talk, presume
thrash this matter out-and We'll come
to no decision here
Where do we go, them" the Ger
man demanded suspiciously.
I'VE can walk
Irresolutely the spy uncrossed his
knees, but didn't rise.
Walk" he repeated. Walk
where?"
up the boulevard, if you like
where the lights are brightest"
"Ah!"-with malignant fash Of
teeth-"but l don't trust you"
Lanyard laughed you wear only
one shoe of that pair, my dear cap
tain! We're a distrustful flock, we
birds of prey! Come along! Why sit
there sulking, like spoiled child?
You've made an ass of yourself follow
ing me to Paris; sadly though you
| bungled that job in London, l gave
you credit for more wit than to poke
! your head into the lions mouth here.
| But-admitting that-why not be
graceful about it? Here am I, amiably
| treating you like an equal-you might
at least be grateful enough for that to
accept nay invitation
| With "a grunt the spy got upon his
feet, while Lanyard stood back against
the window and, grinning, made him
free of the narrow path between the
| tree-tubs and the tables.
after you, my dear Adolph!"
The German paused, half turned to-
ward him, choking with rage, his suf-
| fused face darkly relieving the white
scars he had won at Heidelberg. At
this, with a graceless nod of unmis-
taxable significance, Lanyard advanced
the muzzle of his pocketed weapon.
And with an ugly growl the German
moved on and out through the break
in the artificial hedge-Lanyard at his
elbow, respectfully an inch or two be-
hind.
ITO your right" he reque 5ted pleas
antly-''if it's all the same to you
I've business on the bouleyards."
Ekstrom said nothing for the mo-
ment, but sullenly yielded to the sug-
gestion.
by the way" the adventurer pres
emily pursued. you might be good
enough to inform me how you knew
we were dining at ivin's-eh?"
IF it interests you" the spy be-
gan, but paused.
Il own it dCes-tremendou
Pure accident. happened to be sit
ting in the cafe and caught a glimpse
Of you through the door as you took
the young woman upstairs. Therefore
I waited till your waiter called for
your bill at the caisse, then stationed
myself outside"
But why? Can you tell me what
you thought to accomplish"
you knew WELL" Ekstrom NUT.
tered. After what happened in Lon
don-it's your life or mine!"
Spoken like a true villain of melo.
drama! But it seems to me you over
looked a conspicuous chance to accom-
| plish your hellish design back there in
the side Streets
would be such fool as to shoot
you down before finding out what
you've done with those plans?"
''You might as well have" Lanyard
informed him lightly. For you won't
know otherwise"
With an Infatuated oath the German
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