Mountain advocate. (Barbourville, Ky.) 1904-1935, 1916-07-14
CHAPTER XVI.
War;.

the Madeleine. sought the cab-rank
there and modify took his place at
its end silenclng the motor and re-
lapsing into morosc reflection so pro-
found that nothing about him claimed
place in his consciousness.
Thus 1t was that brace of furtive
thugs were able to slouch down the
rank. scrutiuziug it covertly. but in
detail, pause opposite I.nnyard's car
under pretext Of lighting cigarettes,
identify him 10 their satisfaction, and
take themselves hastily onf-all with
out his knowledge.
And not until they had quite disap-
peared did the driver Of the cab ahead
dare warn him.
Lounglng back carclcssly, the latter
looked the adventurer over inquis-
itively.
1T is, then" he inquired civilly.
when Lanyard at length glanced
around, annoyed by subconsciousness
OF the others stare, that you are in
the bad books of that good General
Popinot, my friend?"
"Eh-what's that you say?" Lam
yard exclaimed, showing a counte-
nance Of blank Misrepresentation.
The man nodded wisely.
"He who is at odds with Popinot,"
he observed, does well not to sleep
in public. You did not see those two
who passed just now and took your
Of Af-p t,Nnn rtrn I
know my Paris! You were dreaming,
my friend, and it is my impression
that only the presence of those two
flies over the way prevented your i'm
mediate assassination. If | were y III,
| should go away very quickly, and
never stop till | had put stout walls
between myself and Popinot."
A chill of apprehension sent SILVER
stealing down Lanyards spine.
You're sure?"
"But of a certainty. my old one!"
"A thousand thanks"
Jumping down, tho adventurer
cranked the motor, sprang back to his
seat, and was off ike u hunted hare.
And when, more than an hour later,
he brought his painting car to pause
abruptly; then - led himself IN con.
strained appreciation OF his imDudcnce.
III that's permission to interrupt
your reyerio. Nine. Omber remarked,
81 done mind telling YOU you're the
strangcat burglar ever heard Of"
Fg1 .,sIt hn
stairway-tho hasty, scuniing sounds
of slirpcrcd feet
is that you, Sidonie?" madame
called
The voice of the maid replied "Ycs,
madame Coming."
"Nell-don't, just yet. Wait there
till call you"
Very good, madame
The woman returned complete at
tention TO Lanyard.
Now, monsieur Of two minds. what
is it you wish2'
Why did you do that" the adven-
turer asked, ncdGing toward the recep-
tion ball
Tell Sidonie to wait instead of call
ing for help? Bocause-well, because
you interest me strangely. I've a curl
Gus notion you're in desperate guam
Diary and about to throw yourself on
my mercy"
Il am, Lanyard admitted tersely.
"Ah! Now this does gin to grow
interesting! Would you mind telling
me why?'
Because. madame, have done you
great service. and feel can count
upon your gratitude"
The Frenchwomans eyebrows lifted
at this. Doubtless monsieur knows
what he's talking about"
Listen, madame. | am in love with
young woman, an American, a
stranger, and friendless in Paris. II
anything happens 30 me tonight. II
am arrested or assassiuatCd-"
rs that likely?'
quite likely. madame have enc
mics among the Apuches and in my
own profession as vc!l have reason
to suspect that some Of these are In
this nci2hborhood tonight. | may pos
sibly not escape them. In that event,
this young lady OF whom | speak will
need a protector.
And why must interest myself In
her fate, pray"
because, madame, of this service
have done you Recently, in London.
you were robbed"
The woman started and colored with
excitement. You know something OF
my stolen jewels?'
"Everything madame; it was I who
stole them"
You? You are. then, that Lone
Wolf?"
Il was, madame
why the past tense?" the woman
demanded, oying him with gathering
frown
Because ! am done with thieying,"
She threw back her head and
laughed, but without mirth. "A likely
story, monsieur! Have you reformed
since caught you here"
"A a