Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-13

speech brought them some relief from
state of tension which was becom-
ing intolerable, Even then Fischer
at first said nothing. He had risen
noiselessly to his feet, his right hand
was in the side pocket Of his coat, his
eyes were fixed upon the table.
so this is why you insisted upon a
valet" James Van Teyl exclaimed,
his voice thick with anger. Hes
planted here to rob for you! Is that
1t, eh. Fischer"
Pamela drew the packet toward
her and stood with her right palm
covering 1t. Fischer seemed still at
loss for words.
II can assure you," he said at last,
fervently, that If that packet, was
stolen from Miss Van Teyl by Nikasti,
1t was done without my instigation.
any of you. We can congratulate our
selves that it is not on the way to
Japan"
Pamela nodded.
HE is speaking the TRUTH" she as
serted. "Nikasti is not out to steal
game as all Of us. only he is playing
1t for his own hand. Mr. Fischer has
brought him here for some purpose
OF his own, without a doubt, but I am
quite sure that Nikasti never meant
to be any ones cat's-paw."
SSAONO IAlCs IilSdI Is lH0 tFulI, flSCnGF
agreed. II will admit that I brought
agreed. II will admit that bought
Nikasti here with a purpose, but upon
my honor I swear that until this
evening I never dreamed that he even
knew Of the existence of the formula"
"Oh! we are not the only people in
the world who are clever" Pamela de-
clared. with an unnatural little laugh.
1.-THE first man who took note Of San
dy Graham's silly words as he rushed
into Henry's was Baron Sunyea.
saw him stiffen as he listened. He
even uttered word of remonstrance
Japan IN London heard. Japan in
your sitting room here, in ten days
time. knew everything there was to
be known"
II didn't bring Nikasti here for
this" Fischer insisted.
Perhaps not" Pamela conceded,
"but If you're good American what
are you doing at all with Japanese
secret agent?"
IF you trust me you shall know"
Fischer promised. Listen to reason.
Let US have finished with one affair
at time. You very nearly lost that
formula to Japan. Hand over the
pocketbook. You see how dangerous
it is for it to remain in your possess
sion. I'll keep my share of the bar
gain. III put my scheme before you.
Come. be reasonable. See. here's the
forged transfer.
He drew a paper from his pocket
and spread 1t out upon the table.
His long, hairy fingers were shaking
with nervousness.
Come, make it DEAL" he per-
sisted. you can pay me the defal-
cations or not, as you choose. There
Is your brothers freedom and the
honor of your name, In exchange for
that pocketbook."
Pamela after all her hesitation.
seemed to make up her mind with
startling suddenness. She thrust the
pocketbook toward Fischer, took the
transfer from his fingers and tore it
into small pieces.
II give in" she said. "This time
you have scored. We will talk about
the other matter tomorrow"
Fischer buttoned up the packet
carefully in his breast pocket. His
eyes glittered. He turned toward the
door. On the threshold he looked
around. He stretched out his hand to-
ward Pamela.
believe me, you have done WELL"
he assured her, hoarsely. II shall
keep my word. I will set you In the
path of great things"