The Lamar register., 1921-08-31

ROOM.
AT twelve o'clock today Toby rang
up. He was talking quite ordinarily
you know the sort of rot he usually
gers of his chest-when suddenly he
stopped quite short and said. My God
What do you wuntT l could tell he'd
looked up. because his voice was muf-
lied Then there was the sound of
scuffle. heard Toby curse. then moth
ing more. | rang and rang and rang
no answer
What did you dor Drummond,
with letter in his hand which he
had taken on the mantelpiece. was lis
tening sriInly.
"Algy was here He motored straight
on TO see II lie could find out what
was wrong. | stopped here to tell
you"
Anything through from him7"
Not a word. There's foul play. or
I'll eat my hat"
But Hugh did not answer. With a
look on his face which even Peter had
never seen before. he was reading the
letter. II was short and to the point,
but he read 1t three times before he
spoke.
when did this Gomez" he asked.
'An hour ago" answered the other
II very nearly opened it"
Read IT." said Hugh. He handed it
to Peter and went to the door.
Denny" he shouted. II want my
car round at once" Then he came
hack into the room. IF they've hurt
one hair of her head" he said. his
voice full Of IA smOldering fury. ''I'll
murder that gang one by one with my
bare hands"
Say captain. may l see this let
terf" said the American: and Hugh
nodded.
For PHYS sake. come at once
read the detective aloud. The bearer
OF this Is trustworthy" He thought
fully picked his teeth. Girls writ
ing. Do you know herr
My fiancee." said Hugh shortly.
"Certainr snapped the American
Certain 20 cried Hugh. "Of course
am. know every curl Of every let
ter
There is such thing as forgery"
remarked the detective dispassionately.
'D-n It, man" exploded Hugh: do
you imagine don't know my own
girls writingf"
"A good many bank cashiers have
mistaken their customers writing be-
fore now" said the other. unmoved
Il don't like It, captain. A girl In
real trouble wouldn't put In that bit
about the bearer"
You go to HI" remarked Hugh
briefly. I'm going TO Godalming"
swell" drawled the American. mot
knowing Godalming | don't know who
scores But If you go there-I come
too"
"And me-" said Peter. brighten
ing up.
Hugh grinnned.
Not you, old son. II Mr.. Green viii
come, IN be delighted: but l want
you here at headquarters"
He turned round as his servant put
his head in at the door
car here. sir. DO you want a bag
packedf"
.'No-only my revolver. Are you
ready Sir Green?"
"sure thing. said the American. II
always am"
~Theu we'll nose Ana Peter.
watching the car res snedly from the
window. saw the American grip his
seat with both hands. and then raise
them suddenly in silent prayer. while
an elderly lady fed with scream
to the safety OF the area below.
They did the "Trip In well under the
hour. and the detective got out Of the
car with faint sigh OF relief.
Drummond lodged rapidly through
the bushes on his way TO The Larches;
and when the American finally over
took him, he was standing by side
door knocking hard on the panels.
Seems kind Of empty" said the de
tectiye thoughtfully. as the minutes
went by and no one came. "Why not
try the front doorf'
Because it's in sight OF the other
house" said Hugh briefly. I'm going
to break in
He retreated yard from the door,
then, bracing his shoulder. he charged
It once. And the door. as a door. was
NOT. -. RapLdh The two men went
N PARRISH President