The Carlisle independent., 1917-08-09

shouted. What do you want to con fess for? Aren't you in this game as deep as aln?"
 He grasped the barrel with both hands. but little Louie seemed pos his hoard gave him preternatural strength.
 Get out or I'll shootr' he screamed, wrestling the gun from Sebastian.
 "Fll have that fake confession Of yours first" Sebastian shouted.
 He darted to the table The pad was there. and the pencil, but the con fession was gone. Sebastiap. forgetful of his danger in the terror that came over him. went down on hands and knees and began hunting upon the floor
 "Get out !" screamed Louie, hammer ing him with the butt of his weapon.
 Give up that confession :" screamed Sebastian, attempting 10 close with him again.
 For answer Louie stepped back and aimed the gun at the intruder's head. Sebastian lodged, sought the shack door, opened il. and ran outside.
 Louie was mad. That was the only possible explanation.
 
 By the time Sebastian had reached the hotel he was outwardly calm again.
 Passing beneath the window of the room in which Leontine sat. he saw that Ravengar was still there The two were seated together in front of d table. on which lamp was burning. Upon the table was an envelope.
 As he halted uncertainty beneath the window, he saw Leontine look Ut the table. Her glance fell upon the envelope. Half in wonder. she turned it over. Nothing was written oa it, and the fap was unsealed. She offered it to Ravengar, who shook his head. II was not his.
 T wonder whether it is meant for me" Sebastian heard Leontine say.
 She drew folded sheet of paper from within. Sebastian, creeping close beneath the window. could see that it was closely written page.
 Leontine slightly raised the shade of the lamp to read it. The light fell full on the page.
 T wish to confess my part in the conspiracy which ruined Jerry Car son. Sebastian read.
 For the moment his knees shook un- der him. So the plan had advanced thus far already! A copy had already been made and left with Leontine!
 He clung to the window sill and erything seemed lost. Then came the reaction of fury. He ran into the hotel, dashed open the door of the room. and entered.
 Give me that papers' he shouted to Leontine.
 Leontine. startled by his sudden ap- pearance. hesitated. Then she put the hand which held the paper behind her.
 Tt is hot yours. Sebastian, she an- swered.
 Sebastian sprang at her and caught at her arm. but Leontine was too quick for him. She held the paper out to Ravengar.
 Keep this for me" she said.
 RaYengar took the paper. and Sebas- tian, gnawing his lip. looked from one to the other alternately.
 Give me that paper" he demanded of Ravengar.
 T Heceiyed it from Mrs. Navarro 1 shall return it to her when she re- quests it from me" said Ravengar calmly.
 He moved toward the door, bowed to Leontine, and went along the pas sage in the direction of his room. Se- bastian flung himself out of the Ieom and strode along the passage.
 A party of men in shirt sleeves were gambling i'll one of the rooms. They Were drinking, and their voices rose angrily as they quarreled and slammed down the cards. Sebastian strode past ! them. In the next room he saw Raven gar standing. the paper in his hand He entered without knocking.
 Give me that paper. damn you." he SloUttu-
 Ravengar only looked at him fixedly Sebastian hesitated. He could not de eide what to do.
 You see, NIT. Ravengar. that is an important business paper" he contin- ued, in q quieter voice. 1t is the con- fession of a former partner of mine who cheated me out of some property l have promised not to prosecute him provided he returns the money. It is worth ten thousand dollars to me. and since it has come into your hands am willing to pay you that much for it.
 You must apply to Mrs. Navarro, . answered Ravengar.
 Sebastian hesitated an instant