Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1919-07-10

the end-here. Got a knife? Cut OF
section about three feet long. I'll
get the gag In his mouth while you're
doing it. Hangmen always carry their
own ropes" he concluded, with grew.
some humor. "Got 1t cut2 Well, cut
two more sections, same length"
With incredible swiftness the two
Of them bound the feet, knees and
arms of the inert victim.
81 came prepared" said Sprouse. 50
calmly that barnes marveled ut the
iron nerve of the man.
by heaven, Sprouse, II believe
he's dead. We've haven't any right
to Kill u" =
Don't be finicky," snapped Sprouse.
ut wasn't much OF a crack, and II
was necessary" STRENGTHENING IN.
with sigh OF satisfaction. he laid his
hand on Barnes shoulder. "weive
Just got to go through with 1t now,
Barnes. Wen never get another
chance. Putting that fellow out of
business queers us forever afterward."
He dropped to his knees and began
searching. over the ground with his
hands. Here Il Is. You can't see It..
of course, so III tell you what II is.
A nice little block of sandalwood. I've
already got his nice little hammer, so
wen see what we can raise in the way
Of wireless. chit-chaf."
Without the slightest hesitation he
struck succession of quick. confident
blows upon the block of wood
by cad. you are a wonderlp
"WaIt till tomorrow before you saw
that" replied Sprouse. sententiously.
Come along now. Stick TO the trail.
We've got to land the other one"
Turning sharply 20 the = right.
Sprouse guided his companion through
the brush for some distance. and once
more came to halt. Again he stole
on ahead. and rs before the slow, CEN
hdent, even careless progress OF
man ceased as abruptly as that of the
comrade who lay helpless In the
thicket below.
Barnes laid firm, OBTAINING hand
on the mans shoulder.
"See here. Sprouse,' he WHISPERED.
sits all very well for you. knocking
men over like this. but just what a
your object? What does all this lead
up tO?"
Sprouse broke in. and there was
not the slightest trace OF emotion in /.
his whisper.
Quite right. You ought 70 know
suppose you thought was bringing !.
you up here for n Romeo and Juliet !
tete-a-tete with the beautiful Miss
Cameron-and for nothing else. Wen
IN n way, you are right. But, first OF
all. my business is to recover the
crown jewels and parchments. I am 1
going into that house and take them
away from the man you know asLoeb.
If he has them. n he hasn't them NV
work here is a failure"
Going into the houseF' gasped
Barnes. "Nhy, my God, man.. that Is
impossible. You would be shot down
as an ordinary burglar and-the law
would justify them for killing you. I
must insist"
am not asking you 10 20 into the
house, my friend. l shall go alone"
said Sprouse coolly.
"on the other hand. / came up here
TO rescue helpless"
keep cooll It's the only wav.
Now listen. She has designated her
Dom and the windows that are hers.
she Is lying awake up there now, take
I from me, hoping that you will come
.onight. I shall lead you directly to
aer window. And then comes the only
chance We take-the only instance
~here we gamble. There VIII NOT be
light In her window. but that won't
make any difference. This nohbv
-ane I'm carrying is in reality n cob
apsibie fishing rod. First we use Il
o tap gently on her window ledge or
shade or whatever we find. Then Won
pass 20 little note to her. Here As
paper and pencil. Say that you are
below her window and-au ready En-
take her away. Tell her to lower her
safuables. some clothes. etc. from the
"inuow by means Of the rome wen
pass M ON the pole. There is a re
note possibility that.she may have the
levels In her ROOM For certain rea-
sons they may have permitted her 70
setain them. III sach Is the case our
YORK Is easy. If they have taken
mem away from her she'll say no.
soFsie way er another--and she win
aot leavei Now I've had good look
1T the front Of that house. II Is GOV. !