The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-08
CHAPTER xxvIII-continued.

W4SG SSTVSOs ana was consequently
able to leave abruptly. without giving
Ekstrom time to shy. Rising smartly.
~ pushed the table aside. The girl
was no less quick and little less SEN
Uffive to the strain Of the moment; but
as she passed him her lashes lifted
and her ewes wore all his for the In
slant
Good night she breathed-"good
ElEht-my deari.
She could have guessed no more
ehreWdly what he needed to nerve him
against the impending clash. He
hadn't hesitated as to his only course
but till then he'd been horribly afraid.
knowing too well the desperate cast of
the outlaWed Germans nature But
now. since she had sDoken. he couldn't
ian.
He strobe briskly toward the en-
trance from the boulevard. out OF the
corner OF his eye aware that Ekstrom.
taken by surprise. had half started
from his chair. then sunk back
Two PAGES from the door the girl
checked herself, murmured in French,
~Oh. my handkerchief and turned
hriskly back
Without pause. as though be hadn't
heard. Lanyard threw the door wide
and swung out. turning directly to the
spy. At the same time he dropped a
hand into the pocket of his raincoat.
where nestled dis automatic,
Fortunately Ekstrom had chosen a
table In 8 corner we'll removed from
any In use Lanyard could speak with
out fear OF being overheard.
But for moment he Fefrained. Nor
did Ekstrom speak Or stir-sitting
G1deviSe at biz table. negligently, with
knees crossed, the German likewise
kept hand buried in the pocket OF
his heavy dark ulster. Thus neither
could doubt the others i'll will or pre-
parednesa
EkstrOm the adventurer said
quietly. If you fire. I'll get you before
I faiL That 8 ne Doast-a simple state
ment OF TACT
The German hesitated moistened the
corners OF MS lips with a nervous
tongue but cOntented himself with a
nod OF acknowledgment.
Take your hand of that gun!" Ian
yard, ordered "Remember-Ive only
10 cry Jour name aloud to nave you
torn 10 Dieces Dy these people. Your
fife not worth moments purchase
In Parls-as you should know"
The German besitated; but in his
heart conceded that Lanyard didn't ex
aggeraie. The murder of the inventor
tiuysntan had exasperated all France;
and though tonight the weather had
Kept g third OF Paris within doors,
there was still a tide Of pedestrians
fluent on the sidewalk, beyond the
himsy DarrleT OF frs that would thick
On 10 a raTening mob upon the least
excuse
he mad mistaken his man; he had
thought that Lanyard, even if aware OF
his pursuit. would seek to shake it on
IN tight rather than turn and fight
and fight here. OF ali places!
do you hear me?" Lanyard con-
tlnHed in the same level and unyield-
ing tone. Bring both hands in sight
upon the tablet"
There was no hesitation. Ekstrom
obeyed. II with the sulIen grace of a
Wild beast that would and could slay
iis trainer with che sweep OF its paw
Il only it dared.
FOL Inc 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. Hut she was already gone from
the raie!
he Dreatbed more freely now.
Tome! be said peremptorily. Get
ID. Ne We got to talk. presume
thrash this matter out-and we'll come
90 no decision here"
~ here do We go. them" the Ger
man demanded suspiciously.
~ e can walk"
.rIesoIuteiy the spy uncrossed his
knees but didn't rise.
Walk" he repeated. Walk
wherer
Up the boulevard. If you like
where the lights are brightest
with 9 grunt the spy got upon his
feet. while Lanyard stood back against
Inc window and. grinning. made him
Tree 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 sui
fused face darkly relieving the white
scars he had won at Heidelberg. At
this. with 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.
by the way" the adventurer pres
emily pursued. you might be good
enough to inform me how you knew
We were dining at Boivin's-eh?
IF it interests you" the spy be-
gan. but paused.
81 own it does-tremendousIy!
'-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
waited till your waiter called for
Jour bill at the caisse. then stationed
myself outside"