The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-08-13
CHAPTER v-continu.d.
FOUR.

II heard you were down here" she
said gravely, holding out her hand to
him. eve been sick with anxiety
ever since father told me he'd seen
you"
Hugh imprisoned the little hand in
mis- own huge ones, and smiled reas-
guringly.
"Don't worry, little GIRL" he said.
Years ago was told by an old gypsy
that should die in my bed Of old
age and excessive consumption Of In
valid port. AS a matter Of
fact, the cause Of my visit was rather
humorous. They abducted me in the
middle Of the night, with an ex-sol-
der Of my old battalion, who was,
regret TO state, sleeping on the effects
OF much Indifferent liquor, In my
rooms. They thought he was your
American millionaire cove, and the
wretched Mullings was too drunk to
deny It. In fact, / don't think they
ever asked his opinion at ALL" Hugh
grinned reminIscently. "A pathetic
spectacle"
"Ohl but splendid" cried the girl
little breathlessly. tell me, where
10 the American now"
"Many miles out Of London" an
gwered Hugh. II think well leave
Il at that. The less yOu know. Miss
Benton, at the moment--the better"
slave you found out anything?" she
demanded eagerly.
Hugh shook his head.
Mot a thing. Except that your
neighbOrs are as pretty q bunch If
scou1drels as I ever want to meet"
But you'll let me know II you do"
She laid a hand beseechingly on his
arm. you know what's at stake for
me. don't your Father. and-ohl but
you know"
II know" he answered gravely. II
know, old thing. promise TIL let
you know anything I find out. And
In the meantime wapt you to keep
m eye fixed on what goes on next
door, and let me know anything Of
importance BY letter to the Junior
Sports club" He 1t q cigarette
thoughtfully. Il have an idea that
they feel so absolutely confident In
their own power that they are going to
make the fatal mistake OF undertaking
their opponents. We shall see." He
kurned to her with twinkle In his eye
anyway, our Mr.. Lexington win see
that you don't come to any harm"
1.-The bruteP' she cried, very low.
"How / hate himl" Then with
sudden change Of tone she looked up
At Drummond. Il don't know whether
SITS worth mentioning" she said
slowly, "but yesterday afternoon four
men came at different times to The
Films. They were the sort Of type
one sees tub-tIlumping In Hyde Park,
all except one. who looked like q re-
spectacle workingman."
Hugh shook his head.
Don't seem to help much, does tit
Gtill, one never knows. Let me know
anything like that In future at the
club"
"Good morning, Miss Benton"
PetersOn's voice behind them made
Drummond swing round with a smoth-
cred curse. "Our inestimable friend.
Captain Drummond, brought such
nice young fellow to see me last night,
and then left him lying about the
house this morning. ] have sent him
along to your car" continued Peter
son suavely, (which trust was the
correct procedure. Or did you want
10 give him to me as a pet7"
-F'rOm rapid survey, Mr.. Peterson.
4 should think you have quite enough
already" said Hugh. Il trust You
paid him the money you owe him."
Il win allot 1t to him In my wili."
remarked Peterson. eff you do the
same IN yours. doubtless he win get
Il from one Of as sooner or later. In
he meantime, Miss Benton. Is your
Eher upY
The an crowned.
ssNo-not yet
ssrhen win 80 and see him In bed.
wcr the present. an rsvoir.'' He
malkea toward the housA ana f'nsz