The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-09-27
The Wolves of New Ork
] A STORY OF LOVE AND MYSTERY
RrObyn Threatens to Unmask Valen-
/ ski AS Police Gather For
1 Raid on Den.

fPresently Tveedledum rose, a lit
y shalsily and left the room.
fhan-Lung accompanied him to
tie door.
The police may be upon us at
Any time" whispered Tweedledum.
fFou see that everything is put
fight down here-sharp, you under
ftand? I'll go upstairs and warn
Aem UP there. There's no time to
) lost"
He hurried up the broad carpeted
ttaircsse to the first floor. where
Ae tapped at the door OF the room
Tat faced him at the head of the
Hairs. A low voice bade him en-
Nr.
1T was cara who met him as he
ttepped into the room. She raised
1hr finger to her lips as II com
ttandjng silence. The room was
handsomely furnished, without any
Attempt at extravaganza, but the
air was heavy with some subtle
bkrfume A few men and women
IN well. dressed-were gathered to-
Gether. lounging in easy chairs, or,
~ beloE-upon touches. It might
hive been A small evening party
bt for the strange silence that
$tevaIled.
l''whers is vaIenski.- whispered
fweedledum. He drew the girl out
tbon the landing.
"He is above" she replied.
StEhat is the matter?'
"Go to him and say that there
hay be a raid by the police at any
homent. There is no time to be
list Get these people aEay-those
Tho can move. You all know what
" do. And, say. what about a
Phir OF children that are supposed
be hidden here?"
They are\upstairs. too Asleep"
It's after them the police are .
SSming. Can they be moved?''
I'VE were going to take them
tbay tomorrow"
You must get rid of them at all
fSsts. I'd better see VaIenski my
VIZ You go and put things
ttraight among your folk. Lose no
time"
she withdrew, and Tweedledum,
umbling and swearing to himself
~ the deprivation of his accustom-
~ pleasure, made his way still fur
tier upstairs. The sound OF angry
fPices carne to him from behind q
closed door. -@'
Il tell you ! have had enough Of
bis and I demand my release"
Go, IL you will" It was Valen-
skis voice, and he spoke in cold
Ahd bitter tones In spite of the
hbed for haste Tweedledum paused
" listen. Go. il you wish-it will
mean your death"
Better die than do what you are.
ffrcing me to do in this vile place.
only here can you have what
3pu need. Go, and I deprive you OF
And il 1 90 it will mean your
ftin, for / shall not be SILENT"
Then followed a muttered growl
AID angry threats.
TT is that fool, Probyn." NUT
Tired Tweedledum to himself He
Eill get into trouble IL he is not
Hore careful" He tapped loudly at
The door.
Valenskt appeared. his face
Rngrfly suffuEed. and in a few
words Tveedledum 'sJd2 n,Hhat
had happened. The f5nE. -ehfTi face
became almost demouiacal in its
lSok Of restrained rage. ---
Have you made all right be-
AwFH he asked.
lives"
''zara, toor .
i~Yea"
The children must be got across
n the next house, and smuggled
Spt. They were to have gone to-
Morrow, in any case" He called
lSudly, and servant appeared
from an adjoining room. a man
who had the appearance of a
gypsy. Hurriedly Valenski gave
lbs instructions.
At that moment Probyn en-
kfged. His sunken face was per-
fExtly CHASTITY in its paIlor.
What did you ssy?" he cried.
fT'he police?'
go back snarled valenski.
IN deal with you presently"
And IL will deal with the
aolicei Thank heavens, they are
epming! You shall be unmasked"
tthis voice rose to a scream-"the
ktpne for reparation has come. You
ftYou murderer and devil"
His voice ended in shrilI cry.
lIalenski. had seized him by the