American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-07-09

our friends charming concert. and I've
Just sent for large ladder by which
he can come down and Join US. so
there Ii nothing that you can do
nothing" He repeated the word with
faint emphasis. and Hugh smiled
genlally.
I'm Interested In quite q aumber of
things, Captain Drummond," said LAX
ington slowly, but they all count a.
nothing beside one-getting even with
you. And when I do -. :" He
dropped the revolver into his coat
pocket, and stood motionIess, staring
at the soldier.
The next instant he opened q door
In the skylight which Hugh had failed
to discover during the night, and.
climbing down ladder inside the
room. disappeared from view.
"Hullo. old beam" A cheerful shout
from the ground made Hugh look
down. There, ranged round Peterson.
In an effective group, were Peter Oar.
rell, Algy Longworth, and Jerry Sey-
| mour. "Blrds-nestin'f"
peter. old SOUL" cried Hugh Joy
fully, Il never thought the day would
come when should be pleased to see
your face, but IL has"
Ted and his pal, Hugh, have toddled
OF In your car" said Peter, $50 that
only leaves US four and Toby"
For moment Hugh stared at him
| blankly, while he did some rapid men
| tai arithmetic. He even neglected to
descend at once by the ladder which
had AT last been placed In position.
lied and us four and Toby" made SIX
and six was the strength Of the
| party us Il had arrived. Adding the
/ pal made seven; NO who the deuce
was the pal?
The matter was settled Just as he
reached the ground. Lexington, wild
eyed and almost incoherent. rushed
from, the house. and, drawing Peter.
son on one side. spoke rapidly In q
whisper.
ITS all right" muttered Algy rap
idly. They're halfway to London
by now, and going like h n know
Ted"
II was then that Hugh started to
laugh. He laughed till the tears poured
down his face, and Peterson's livid
face Of fury made him laugh still
more.
"oh you priceless pairl" he sobbed.
Right under your bally noses. Stole
away yoicks!" There was another
Interlude for further hilarity. Give
Il up, you two old dears, aud take TO
knitting. Well. Hu revoir. Doubtless
we shall meet again quite soon, And,
above all. Carl. don't do anything In
Paris which you would be ashamed OF
my knowing"
With n friendly wave lac turned on
his heel and strolled on. followed by
the other three. The humor OF the
situation was irresistible; the absolute
powerlessness OF the whole assembled
gang 20 lIft n finger 10 stop them In
front 81 the audience, which a. yet
showed no signs Of departing, tickieo
him TO death. In fact, the last thinp
Hugh saw before corner OF ths
house hid them from sight. was the
mn iesty Of the law moistening his In
delible pencil In the iime'honored
method. and advancing on Peterson
with his notebook at the ready.
"One brief interlude. my dear OLE
warriors" announced Hugh, land theI
we must get gay. where's Toby
"Hsying his breakfast with YOU
girl" chuckled Algy I'VE though
we'd better leave someone on guard
and she seemed 20 love him hest"
"Repulsiye hound" cried Hugh
Incidentally, boys. how did you man
age TO roll up this mornlngf
1--WE all bedded down at your girl
, Mace last night" said Peter. an
: then this morning, who should com
, and sing carols outside but our on
, and only Potts. Then we heard you
, deafening din on the roof, and bie'
, along"
.Go away" said Toby. looking
4 / as the uODT blNilfu uho '''e' 49,
IN. "Your presence Is unhecessar
. and uncalled for, and were Nv
r pleased. Are we, Miss Bentonf
"Can you bear him, Phyliisr r.
, marked Hugh, with a grin. Il inca
2 lying about the house all dayT
E whats the notion. old sonT Iol
:, Sinclair stood up, looking slightly pu
zled.
II want you to stop here, Toby
2 said Hugh. land not let Miss Beht'
out OF your sight. Also Keep yo'
3 eve skinned on The Elms, and let II
e know by phone to Half Moon sire
: anything that happens. Do you Z
me?"
: II get you" answered the other
b With resigned sigh he rose nj
walked TO the door.
ave got five minutes, little CIR
: whispered Hugh. taking her into j
!, arms as the door closed. Five mi
utes Of heaven. by JoN
i But you look great-simply great
Q The girl smiled at him.
Tell me what's happened, DO!
she said eagerly.