The evening world., 1921-06-04
CHAPTER Nv.

,Conttnucd)
"HE poor unfortunate lady has
lost her rc1 son az a result OF
the attempt upon her life.
Therefore, after all, I may
never be in a position to know the
truth which died upon her lips"
For nearly two hours the pair re-
manned together. often she was
locked in her lovers arms, needless
of everything save her unboundcd
joy at his return, and of the fierce.
passionate caresscg he bestowed upon
Her. Truly that was n night OF Su-
premo delight az they held cach
others hands. and their lips met
time after time in ecstacy.
He inquired about George Shcrrard,
but she said little.
"Of course. dearest, your mother
still presses you to marry him"
Yes" laughed the girl But she
will continue to press"
Hugh sighed, and replied;
"All men who are rich arc pos
sessed OF good qualities in the est.
nation OF the world. The poor and
hard-up are the despiscd. But, after
all, DoriSe," he added in a changed
voice, you have not forgotten what
you told me at Monte Carlo-that you
love me-eh?"
Il repeat 1t, Hugh" declared the
girl, deeply in earnest, her hand
stealing into his. Il love only you'll
YOU!"
Then again he took her in his arms
and imprinted fierce, passionate
kiss upon her ready lips.
Il suppose we must part again."
he sighed. II am compelled TO keep
away from you because no doubt a
watch has been set upon you and
upon your correspondence. Up to the
present have been able, by the good
grace of unknown friends, to slip
through the meshes of the net spread
for me. But how long this will con-
tinue l know not"
oh! do be careful. Hugh, won't
your" urged the girl as they sat side
by side.
Yes; I'll get away into the wilds
One is safer in a London suburb than
in a desert, no doubt"
"Recollect the name. Mason, wasn't
| it? And she lives at eathoote.'"
That was il. But do not COM
municate with me otherwise my
place OF conccalment will most GER
tainly be discovered"
But can't I see you, Hugh" inn
plorcd the girl. Must VIC again be
parted"
"Yes; 1t sens 50, according to our
mysterious friend whom ] believe
most firmly to be the notorious thief
known by the Italian sobriquet OF
II Passero-The Sparrow"
DO you think he Is a thief?' asked
the girl.
yes: 1 am convinced that your
| friend is none other than the pic
turesque and romantic criminal whose
octopus hand is upon almost every
great theft in Europe. He and his
accomplices rob the wealthy and as
sist those wrongly accused"
Hugh Henfrey would have long age
confessed to Dorise the whole facts
concerning his fathers death. But
he was loyal to his poor fathers
memory. and until he knew the ac-
tual truth he did not intend tha'
| Dorise should be IN position tc
misconstrue the facts, or to misjudge
1t was early morning, after the!
had rambled for several hours in IN
moonlight, when Hugh bade his well
beloved farewell.
They had returned through TIL
Park and we're at gate quite clos
to the Castle when they halted.
had crossed Hughs mind that the!
might be seen by one of the keepeT rs
and he had mentioned this to Dorise
What matter" she asked. Tho
do not know you, and probably will
not recognize me
So after promising Hugh to remaii
discreet she told him they were re
turning to London in n few days.
Look here!" he said suddenly
I'VE must meet again very soon
darling. I daresay I may ventur
out at night, therefore why not lie
us make an appointment-say, 10
Tuesday week? Where shall W
meet? At midnight at the first sea
on the right on entering the Park a
the Marble Arch-eh? You remem
Der. we met there once before-abou
year ago"
yes. know the spot" the girl re
, piled. Very well. l will contrive t
. be there. That night we are due a
dance at the Gordons' in Grosveno
Gardens. But I'll manage to be ther
somehow.--if only for five minutes,
Good" he exclaimed, again kiss
ing her fondly. Now l must max
ali speed to Kensington and there g
once more into hiding. When-oh
when will this wcarying life b
over? Goodby darling-goodby." An
ne took her in final embrace
'Goodby tul Tuesday week"
Then stepping On to the gras
where his feet fell noiscless1y he dis
appeared in the dark shadow OF tn
great avenue OF beeches.