The Washington times., 1916-05-07

end TO this" he cried. beating one palm
with HIS clenched fist.
But. DR.. Alden. don't you realize
your danRerT pleaded Myra impetu-
ously. g. new and surprising light In her
eyes. which Alden In his wrath did not
notice.
''Myra, you must 70 home with me at
once. child" interrupted her mother.
Alden hurried to help her with her
wraps. AZ he turned to assist Myrh
the eiri's entreaties convinced him
that her interest had deepened. His own
her that he was well able to guard
himself.
Don't be afraid, Miss Maynard. !
will be very careful know the nature
Of this menace now-far better than
you would imagine. indeed. far better
don't worry. We have too much TO
fight for now, both yon and I. for me to
risk everything foolishlyw
The girl dropped her eyes and sighed
A great surge of feeling thrilled Pay
son Alden. as he realized that Fate
seemed to be accomplishing more than
his most ardent hopes could have done.
His wrath was now under control. ana
as they looked into each others eyes
there was no need for further speech.
Mrs. Maynard realized that here. at
least, was a practical demonstration of
that telepathy whose existence she had
previously ridiculed. Maternal prudence
prompted intercession. She caught up
Myrab cloak and threw 1t about the
Alden blinked, as though to waken
himself from some unrealizable dream.
Yes. .yes-thats right" he stam-
mered akwardly. You must 60 home
on these troub as me- things until we
can have another long talk. will be
able to explain q great many things
then-for matters are not rs hopeless,
nor as elusive as they have seemed"
He followed them to the automobile
and the lingering touch OF the little
hand in his own was q fragrant memory
which fingered cheeringly through the
bitter hours to come.
Once in his study again, his face grew
Icy In It's sternness. He opened desk
drawer. lifted a revolver from II and
smiled significantly at its menacing con.
tour.
Spirits is spirits" he muttered. but a
little lead poisoning is apt TO prove yer,
soothing to the most turbulent Of them
RI try a little bullet deviation, and
may surprise these assassins!"
he slipped the weapon into his hiI
pocket and hurried to his telephone.
The central operator seemed unusually
dilatory. But at last welcome voice
responded.
"Al. Professor Hail. am glad tc
reach you. Can you hurry up to my
residence? I have many important de.
velopnNents to recount"
There was n musical laugh at the
| other end Of the wire as the Hindoo re.
piled eagerly:
is she all right Doctor? know OF
much, yet I have feared for the return
of the astral. You know, II II were
drawn back too quickly II might de.
range the reason, or have a dangerous
physiological effect. Once. when I pro.
| jecteu myself"
But Alden interrupted impatientIy.
| She Is splendid. She Is a wonderful
psychic herself. and the experiment wal
! successful. after all. have even con.
WINGED her mother of the serious bust.
ness ehcad-and now she believes. But
now must see you at once"
Very well. my good friend. But an
busy on new kind Of work-I. n high
| caste Brahmfn. arm become a common
tradesman-a tailor. and for my faith.
| ful cornrade. DR.. Alden!'
| The physician was almost irritable.
This Is too serious for testing.
| must get into the Black Order immedi.
ately!" he reiterated.
| Exactly, Doctor Alden. And I an
| now In my humble lodgings. prickinl
| my thumbs and fingers with needles, al
/ concentrate with all the strength OF Q
yogi trained mind upon the tremendoui
task of duplicating for you my owl