The evening world., 1920-06-04

~ Bronze had returned to his
table, after getting a prom
Ise from Madam MadcSp for the next
dance. AS soon as the lights were
turned low for the entertainment,
however. she quickly slipped from the
dining hall with the professor, and
the two disappeared, returning to the
house downtown.
Dhe days that followed were excit-
ing ones for both the professor and
Red Riley; this latter gentleman had
seen the light after a few hours in his
cage and gladly Joined in the enter
prise. He had been told that his duty
would be to advertise the fact that
Madam Madcap had made New York
her headquarters. This he did with
zeal, spreading the word among bis
many friends of the underworld.
The professor was learning new
things daily. He learned, for example,
the mystery OF the two cages, and
also discovered that Madam Madcap
had many other ingenipus'bit OF ma
chinery for her new career. the large
touring car in which she travelled
had special hiding place concealed
under the rear seat. where man
could entirely conceal himself II the
car was overhauled by the ponce ana
searched.
Outside Of this the professors duty
was TO escort Madam Madcap to the
cafe every evening. There she Woulu
meet and dance with Hamilton brohe,
who was rapidly becoming infatuated
with her. Lionel Waldrop and Mel
kington, his friends, argued with MN
but in vain. Bronze, although mafrlSu'
! had lost his head entirely over the
dazzling adventures. 10
She was a sensation, of course. De
votees OF the bright lights were WIS,
pering about the mysterious maskeu
woman who appeared at the c1Is
every night, and It was an open scan
dal that Hamilton Brone was lhla'u-
ated, and Melkngton also.
Lionel Waldron still talked to Bronze
on occasion, but to no effect. ThH'r
Hast interview had almost ended ~
fsticuffs, and Waldron had dec'ueu
T.. leave Brone alone. But he knew
Rrone's wife, having been a rejected
suItor. and respected her enough 10
want to save Bronze from making
fool OF himself in public.
| SO It happened that. on a ceTI"lh
evening, Madam Madcap and the FRO
fcssor had no more than settled IneiI,-
|
when Melkington appeared at IhF'l
table. ,,,.
1T am going to speak very iranE!y'
ma dam - he said There Is GER
tain gentleman infatuated with you
III not say you have been encourdE
| ing him, but he does not need much
encoura gemPrt."
"I have talked with Mr.. Brone q
few times, and danced with MIN once
=
.'You have started in to captivate the
man are doing It deliberately" Melk-
In gton accused. "Surely you must
know that he is married-and ricl",
"Then II Ia n question OF her prize
hong bruised?" Madam Madcap
Insked. "I suppose It Is commehcFnie
or vou to have this interview Vlth
me but really cannot see that L
arv OF your business" 49,, =.
The hank OF folihge and bloom ne
hrnd the taDle parted, and Ham'ltoh
Prone stepped up TO tne taole, 1T,
you're riEht-it isn't any u
business!" he said.
Krone whlrlad with snarl ike that
lof an angry beast a drunken, nasty
snarl that showed the mans true
icharacter as nothing else could have
done.
wouldn't you?" he sneered. Like 70
ret mo away and try to get ahead OIL
Inc with the lady who wears the
mask. eh? You're my friend are
vou?"
"Hamilton"
"Shut up! I'm a BIT sick OF having
you trot at my heels all the time at
THAT"
Mc,klngton had been drinking too.
lAnger fared In his face and his voice
was charged with passion.
Don't talk to me like that" he
"Then get Quit I don't want you
Iaround mel" Bronze said, speaking
louder than before.
| Guests at half a dozen tables heard
the words ard noted Brone's manner.
Melkington realized 1t. He trembled
with rage and he took a step nearer
the table when he spoke
"Ill get you for that!" he snarled.
"You can't insult me in public and
get away with it!'
He whirled around and was gone
! Bronze looked after him. still sneering
"Slt down Hamilton!" Madam Mad
can said, quickly. do you want then,
: 10 order me ont OF the cafe?"
It was the hrst time Madam Mad
, can had used his given name and Il
thrilled Brone. He sank into the
nearest chair and bent toward her
$50 called friends always putting IN
an oar!" he said.
'Don't let It annoy your Madam
! Madcap said.
"And even you don't play fair" he
, went pm. You stiIl run. away from
me. You won't let me know wAerC