The evening world., 1920-06-11

defyng the law, TO get excitement
and adventure?"
And what are you going TO DO
now?' Bronze asked again.
"oh. ana through with this sort Of
thing for a time" she said. "All
have to do is remove my mask. get
a few blocks away, aud nobody can
Identify me as Madam Madcap or
cause me annoyance. Simple. isn't
III"
"And-what about me7"
why, III leave you here" she said.
He sprang to his feet and clutched
al the bars again.
What do you meun7' he cried.
Who'll be left with me2"
Nobody" Madam Madcap an
swered You'll have plenty OF soli-
tude In which TO think of your crimes
and misdemeanors."
I'LL starvew
oh, l hope not! understand that
II Is terrible death" Madam Madcap
said, laughing cruelty. t
You're playing with met"
Am 1? Wait and see." she said.
Perhaps you will be fortunate
enough TO- have somebody release you
and then you will have a little task
ahead OF you--convincing people that
you have not become a criminal be-
cause Of your infatuation Tor a
woman" .
Again ask you why you have
done this thing? Why have you tried
to ruin me2" he cried. What hive 1
ever done to your"
! "Nothing-to me"
Il do not care to discuss anything
more" she said Think about it,
you'll have plenty Of time, and you'll
not be bothered by anybody"
Without another word, she turned
her back upon him and started to-
ward the door.
watt" he screeohed. Don't go
away and leave rue like this! I'll
starve! I'll die Of thirst"
Even that" she said, would be
better than a living death. Just think
how would II be IL you really we're
imprisoned for lifeT' tf..-
watt" he implored again. "Pn
lido anything you say! Only let me
She opened the door and turned to
regard him. The eyes glittering
through the Sits in her MASK seemed
10 him to become things of flame
And 20 she looked at him for time,
and then, despite his shrieks for
mercy. she went out and closed and
locked the door.
Sambo was in the lower nail, and
she called to him
at is about done, Sambo." she said
an not need you any more at pres
emit"
use ready II yah does, miss"
IL know that, Sambo. You. at least
are loyal But the little game Is
about over. You will leave the house
at once. please, and go about your
business. You may have that llmou-
sine for your very own, shall want
you In my service. Of course, but per-
haps you can make some extra money
ny engaging a man TO drive the IL
mousine for you. may need II
lagain, some time"
yes, miss" SambO said.
rGet n room somewhere. and let me
know the address in day Or two.
II you are caused any trouble, I'll
come to your rescue, OF course. And
here is some money for your iminedi-
ate needs.
she gave him n couple OF bills.
Amt ley nothin' else fob me to
do?" Sambo asked.
"Not now" she replied. you have
done wonderfully well. and you know
how I appreciate 1t. Just have a
good time for a few days, Sambo: TIL
send for you before long"
Yes, miss"
There n just one thing you can do
for me. Watch this place from safe
distance, and about midnight to-
night, II there is nobody left here
nobody, Sambo-lock the place up
and keep the keys until | SEMI for
you"
IT un'erstan's. missy
N"Then that is oil.
she went on TO the parlor, and
Sambo. the faithful, went 20 his
own room to pack and leave the
house 70 carry out her Instructions.
Madam Madcap sat at the end Of the
long table. and waited. And after a
time the Professor returned
1.-THE letter that you gave me to
deliver Is on its way to the proper
person." he announced. Are there
any further orders, Madam Madcap"
81 want you TO pack your things
| and leave here as soon as possible"
she said. "Go 70 some obscure hotel
and register under an assumed nsme
Keen close to your room tonight and
tomorrow morning. Shortly after
noon tomorrow, telephone me at this
number"
She gave him a little card with a
number written upon II.
at is a private number" she said.
''I am trusting you, too, you see"
"My dear Madam Madcap!
And do not care to know which
hotel you select. Does that look as
II were going to hand you over to
the poiice?"
''My dear, protestl And l am to
see you againT'
Eyes; call me shortly after noon
Tomorrow" she replied. II shall let
YOU see the solution Of this entire af-
fair"
II am gratifed," the Professor said.
81 shall carry out your orders faith
fully. And shall count the minutes
until you allow me 10 see you again"
He bowed before her. and stallSed
from the room.
Madam Madcap remained sitting at
the table for a short time, until she
was sure that the Professor was
gone. and then she went TO a desk In
the corner and took telephone in