The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-12-23

lance telephone too unreliable. But
his face banched as he read.
Good heavensv' he blurted out. In.
voluntarily uttering his thoughts "Ali
Singh is at work again.
BY this time Willard Bronson had
entered the room He hurried forward
with emphatic unbelIef on his lips.
That's impOssible!' he cried. Didn't
we ourselves see him blown up with
his boat?"
| For answer Manning silently spread
the telegraph form before the young
bankers eyes. while May Manning
peered curiously over her lovers Shout
der. They read:
supporter OF the anti-alien law. was as
| sassinated last night. IL Is a mysterious
| affair. but similar in many respects to the
death Of Senator johnson In New York.
The message was signed "Wolcott,"
| whom Manning knew as a trusted as
sistant to an under secretary Of state.
Again Bronson protested. though
with less conviction In his voice.
This simply can't be true" he said
"How could Ali Singh have escaped?"
Manning shook his head despond.
emily.
Margaret and Malta came in, and
they, OF course. were upset by the
news. MALTA In particular. whose high
strung, nervous temperament had been
yielding TO the pleasant environment
of a delightful home. showed instantly
that she shared Manning's suspicious
as 10 her uncles survival. She had not
scrupled to hope that the man was
dead. He no longer figured in her
mind as a revered relative. Rather
was he monster incarnate ghoul
who preyed on humanity.
Manning deprecated any prolonged
discussion.
I'VE are only guessing at the best,
he said despondently. IL must see
Kemp and carry on an even more ac-
tive campaign. III only we could find
that motorboat I'm which Hongkong
Harry escaped or lay hands on the
half caste himself | should feel more
satisfied. Are you two going out?"
Yes" said Margaret. I'VE shall be
in your car. and we do not intend to
iedNe tuc StIettS.
That's all right" nodded Manning
II don't wish to alarm you. but COM
mon prudence suggests that no precau.
tons should be relaxed now"
The girls went Off In the car, and
Manning rang up Kemp. He had made
an appointment and was descending
the steps with Bronson when detec-
tirn thap, nj m that ho
police were still conducting an active
search for both Hong Kong Harry and
the launch.
That's good" said Manning 81
was just talking to Mr.. Bronson about
that very thing"
The man saluted and withdrew. As
they turned into the road Manning
car coming back. Malta was the first
to alight. She was greatly agitated.
"Oh, Mr.. Manning" she cried II am
sure we were being followed by an
automobile containing some of Ali
Singhs men,
Manning glanced down the long road.
There Is no other car In sight now"
he said.
mo; they left us as soon as 1t was
obvious that we were coming home"
We'll" he said. 'the fact only bears
out what | told you few minutes
ago. You are safe here, and it is al
most impossible that you should be at
tackled In Central park or Fifth ave-
nue.. BE careful Keep your wits
about you and trust no one whom you
do not know"
The girls decided not to pursue the
contemplated shopping expedition that
morning. They would remain Mt home
with May. So the men left them with
an affectionate farewell. At the very,
last moment some vague foreboding
seemed to stir Manning.
IL think" he said gravely. you had
better keep close indoors while VIII
lard and are out. Perhaps this trag-
edy OF Senator Stevens death may b,
cleared IN during the day"
All three girls promised compliance
To make up for lost time the men took
the car.
No other unpleasant incident marred
sultation with Kemp. Manning and
Bronson went home for luncheon. Tn,
meal was just ended when the telt.
phone rang, and Manning announced
elatedly that the missing motorboat
had been located on the Jersey shore
| Of the North river.
I'VE arc to join Kemp and the police
at once" he said. NOW. girls. be good.
and mayb1 we shall soon all be
happy"
Two hours later the telephone rang.
Margaret bronson. smiling. picked mp
the receiver. Her shrek OF dismay
brought May and Malta running to her
side.
"Oh. listca to thisv' she walled. "Mr.
Kemp says that there hns been m au.
tomobile accident at. Tappan. Enrol
and my brother are injured. lie says.
Come at once. Police chauffeur Will
bring you. here"