Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-03

"a dozen ways, sir. But how he'd
get by the crowd OF reporters out
there Is more'n | know"
How was he dressed7" asked
Leavison.
"In his store clothes, sir. His liv-
cry we found chucked In the closet,
SIR"
"Leavison," said his associate.
"you take the inside-I'n beat 1t
out-I'm q reporter myself now
see7" He rose. nodded to the butler
to follow, and left the room.
Leavison took out a notebook and
turned to Evelyn. From whom OF
what agency did you engage this
man?-Savell's? Good What were
his references? Oh, the housekeep-
er's business! VIII you describe the
man? Short, stocky, round head,
blue eyes; clean shaven, of course
Any scars that you recall? No? Too
bad-useful things, scars. Now, II
I may have a talk with your butler
when Grayson gets through with
him, and see your housekeeper, I'll
do little telephoning into town and
trace this chap. My side partner
ought to get line on him inside OF
an hour or two. He can't have gone
far, and the great American press
has this house rounded up for fair
If you'll excuse me-" He shut his
notebook and slipped on noiseless
feet to the door. There he turned.
Wont do" he admonished, Ito re-
lax discipline. You can't tell, you
know"
May 1 go?" asked Adele family.
Yes, my girl. Collins answered
with show of importance; but
you're not to leave the house. And
Mr.. Evelyn, before these flatties
have the wire stuffed, I'd like to
phone bit; the railroad station
and such needs watching"
CHAPTER TX.
wendham nodded to Adele. "If
you will come with me-" he said
courteously, I'VE will find Mrs. Gay
nor, and l will give you some in
structions. She will need your as
sistance."
The woman's face frightened.
You can rely on me, doctor--and,
thank you"
Mrs. Lawdon did not raise her
head. but Charlie advanced, his hon
est face aglow with kindliness. I'm
awfully sorry If you've felt badly"
he stammered, but l hope you un
"a.
you know"
Tears stood in the girls eyes. mo.
sir-but truly didn't, sir" Her
words were checked as the doctors
strong arm led her gently away.
Listen" He spoke imperatively
when they had entered the empty
passage. Mrs. Gaynor must rest
rest, do you understand? Give her
| plenty of fresh air, and keep her
well covered. But It's sleep and
rest. rest and sleep" He spoke in
low, steady voice, never raised
above its first quiet pitch. "Sleep
and rest, she would say that to you
she is saying that-she wants me
to tell you to sleep and rest-sleep!"
he insisted. Her whole weight fell
| upon his arm. In the white light of
the corridor he turned and sought
her eyes. They clung to his as to a
magnet. Are you sleepy? Answer
| me-"
yes"
Would you like to sleep?"
YES"
But you must not" He spoke
sharply, shaking her slightly and
passing a soothing hand over her
face. You can't sleep now. You
must take care of your mistress"
Yes. SIR" she answered, all trace
Oh drowsiness gone from face anc
manner.
What is the meaning of this?'
Wendham puzzled. She's not the
culprit evidently, but she has been
hynoptic subject thousand
times I'm a brute!" he exclaimed
to himself Anyone might have
seen me-Nellie might have sur
prised us. Whatever lies at the bot
tom of this, she must have no more
emotions now. I'm a fool to take
such chances. Wait here" he or
dered. Rapidly traversing the inter
vening rooms, he reached the small
reception den where Mrs. Gaynor
waited.
She opened her tired eyes. How
did she stand lit" she asked anxi-
ously.
Her accuser wouldn't face her"
What" A look of incredulity
crossed her face and 1t was followed
by an amazed expression of relief.
YES" he continued, John has
decamped."
"Oh!" she exclaimed. But what
what do they think?"
"There seems only one thing to
think. for the present. anyway. But
come, have given your maid ~
structions. She's to see you safe In
bed. and II you fail to rest. she is
to send for me-"
"Oh shs assured him hrightly