The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1921-11-18

| with things that concerned him not
had been laid by the heels. Which
was as unfortunate for the chauffeur
as II had been for unwary Huns in
the past.
Contemptuously he rolled Drum
mOnd over; then, noting the relaxed
| muscles and inert limbs, he laid his
| gun on the ground preparatory to rum
ming through his victims pockets. And
| the fact that such an action was
little more foolish than offering man.
eating tiger peppermint lozenge did
not trouble the chauffeur. In fact,
nothing troubled him again.
He got out one gasping cry of ter
ror as he realized his mistake; then
he had blurred consciousness of the
world upside down, and everything
was over. 1t was Olakis most danger
Gus throw, carried out by gripping the
victims wrists and hurting his body
over by heave Of the legs. And nine
| times out Of ten the result was a
broken neck. This was one of the
nine.
For while the soldier stared at the
body, frowning thoughtfully. To have
killed the chauffeur was inconvenient,
but since It had happened 1t neces-
Stated little Encouragement Of his
| plans. The moon was setting and the
night would become darker, so there
was a good chance that Lexington
would not recognize that the driver
Of his car had changed. And II he
did-well, 1t would be necessary to
forego the somewhat theatrical enter
tainment he had staged for his benefit
at The Elms. Bending over the dead
man, he removed his long grey driv-
ing-coat and cap; then, without
sound, he threaded his way through
the bushes In search Of the car.
He found 1t about a hundred yards
nearer the house, SO well hidden in
a small space OF the road that he
was almost on top Of IL before he real
lied the fact. To his relief It was
empty, and placing his own cap In a
pocket under the seat he put on the
driving-coat Of his predecessor. Then,
with quick glance round to ensure
that everything was In readiness for
the immediate and rapid departure
such as he imagined darlington would
desire, he turned and crept stealthily
toward the house.
TWO
Laidley Towers was en- fete. The
| duchess, determined that every con-
ceivable stunt should be carried out
which would make for the entertain
ment Of her guests, had spared no
pains to make the evening a success.
The duke, bored to extinction, had
been five times routed out of his study
by his indefatigable spouse, and was
now, at the moment Hugh first came
in sight Of the house, engaged in shak-
ing hands with q tall, aristocratic-
looking Indian.
"How d'y do" he murmured va
cantly. "What did you say the dam
fellah's name was, my dear" he whis-
pered In a hoarse undertone to the
Duchess who stood beside him well
coming the distinguished foreigner.
"We're so glad you could come, Mr..
Ram OAR" remarked the duchess af-
fably. Everyone Is so looking for
ward to your wonderful entertain
ment." Round her neck were the his
toric pearls, and as the Indian bowed
low over her outstretched hand, his
eyes cleaned for a second.
1t had been the marquis of Laidley
himself who had suggested getting
hold of this most celebrated perform
er, who had apparently never been
In England before. And since the
marquis of Laidley's coming-of-age
was the cause Of the whole evenings
entertainment, his suggestion had
been hailed with reclamation. How
he had heard about the Indian, and
from whom, were points about which
he was very vague; but since he was
very vague young man, the fact
elected no comment. The main thing
was that here, In the flesh, was a
dark. mysterious performer Of the oc-
cult, and what more could house
party require7 And in the general
excitement Hugh Drummond crept
closer to the open window. Suddenly
his jaw frightened; Irma Peterson had
entered the room with young Laidley.
do you want anything done Mr..
Ram Dart" asked the duchess 1.-the
lights down or the window shutr'
mo. I thank you,y returned the In
dian. II am ready. Who first will
learn, OF the things, that are written on
3tps ser4ll ys Fatsi I.a3gg 4
And It was at that moment that the
intent watcher Outside thu window
began to bhhxe with silent mftth. For
the face was the face Of the Indian.
Ran Dar, but the voice was the voice
Of darlington. It struck HIM that
the NEXT ten minutes or 20 might be
well worth while. The problem fof re-
MOVING the psitlS kroml ~ dcchess'
neck before 5ush ia assembly sesmsd
to present . , ceffain amount Of din
Guilty even to 64eh An expert a. Henry.
And Hugh crtbt ! little nearer the
window, % - to miss nothing.
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