The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1916-06-02

ing tone. Bring both hands h siel
upon the tablet
/ There was no hesitation. Ekstrol
obeyed. II with the sullen grace OF
wild beast that would and could sic
its trainer with one sweep Of its paw
if only II dared.
For the first time since leaving ID
| girl Lanyard relaxed his vigilant watc
over the man long enough for one swiI
glance through the window at hi
side. But she was already gone frol
the cafe,
He breathed moro freely now.
Comet" he said peremptoriiy. ''Ge
up. We've got to talk. | presume
thrash this matter out-and wen COM
to no decision here"
Where do we so, them" the Ger
man demanded suspiciously.
I'VE can walk"
! Irresolutely the spy uncrossed biz
knees. but didn't rise
walk he repeated. @Wall
where?"
up the boulevard. IL you like
where the lights are brightest"
! "Ah!"-with a malignant fash Of
teeth-"but 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 alongl 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, | 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 |, amiably
treating you like an equal-you might
at least be grateful enough for that to
accept my invitation"
With 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 requested pleas
antly-'if it's all the same to you
I've business on the boulevards."
Ekstrom said nothing for the mo-
ment, but sullenly yielded to the sug.
gestion.
BY the way" the adyenturer pres
emily pursued, you might be good
enough to inform me how you knew
we we're dining at Boivins-eh?"
IF it interests you" the spy be-
gan, but paused.
81 own 1t does-tremendously!"
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
l 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" EksSrom 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 conspicuous chance to accom-
plish your hellish design back there in
the side streets"
Would | be such a 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
stopped short; but he dared not ignore
the readiness with which his tormentor
initiated the maneuver and kept the
pistol trained through the fabric of his
"Yes?" Lanyard inquired with an ex.
asperating accent Of surprise.
Understand me" Ekstrom muttered
next time I'll show you
10 mercy"
But If there is no next time? We're
not apt to meet again, you know"
That's something beyond your
knowledge"
You think so? But sha'n't we re-
'ume our stroll? People might see us
standing here-you with your teeth |
Jared like an ill-tempered dog. oh, /
hank you!" And as they moved on,
lanyard continued: Shall explain
Why we're not apt to meet AGAIN."
IF 1t amuses you, you may tell me
Why you think So"
Thanks once more! For the simple (
eason that Paris satisfies me; so here
stop"
"Well?' the spy asked, with blank,
idelong look.
Whereas you, mein herr, leave
Paris tonight"
What makes you think that?'
Because you value your thick hide
90 highly to remain, my dear cap
ain"
Having gained the corner of the
Boulevard St Denis, Lanyard pulled
p.
One moment, by your leave. You
ee yonder the entrance to the Metro
don't you? And here, dozen feet
way. perfectly able-bodied sergent I
e vile? Let this fateful conjunction
IMPRESS you properly, for five minutes
fter you have descended to the Metro
or as soon as the noise OF a train adj