Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-06-03
Illustrations by
IRWIN MYERS
Copyright by Geo n Doron q

there came the police with notebook
oil complete, and the singer stopped
singing TO laugh.
The next moment the laugh froze on
Ills lips Standing by the skylight, with
his revolver raised, was Lakington, aid
Hugh knew ny the expression of his
face that his finger was trembling On
the trigger. Cut Of view of the cro1:d
below he did not know of its existence,
and, in a flash, Hugh realized his dan
ger. .......
Good morrow, Henry" he said
quietly II wouldn't fire if were you.
We are observed, as they say in melo-
drama. If you don't believe me- his
voice grew little tense, "just wait
While talk to Peterson, who is at pres
ent deep in converse with the village
constable and several farm laborers.'
1t is doubtful whether any action in
Hugh Drummond's life ever cost him
such an effort Of will as the turning
of his back on the man standing two
yards below him. but ne did it ap-
parently without thought. He gave one
last glance at the face conrulsed with
rage, and then with a smile he looked
down at the crowd below.
Peterson" he called out affahly,
there's a pal of yours up here-dear
old Henry. And ae's very annoyed at
my concert. Would you just speak to
him, or would you like me to be more
explicit? He is so annoyed that there
might be all accident ut. any moment,
and l see that the police have ar
rived. So-er-"
Even at that distance he could see
PetersOn's eyes Of fury, and he chuck
led softly to himself. But when the
leader spoke, his voice was as suave
as ever; the eternal cigar glowed even
ly ut its normal rate.
"Are you up Oh the roof, Laking-
ton?" The words came clearly through
the still. summer. air.
"Your turn, Henry" said nrummond.
"Prompter's voice off-'yes, dear Peter
son. l am here. even upon the roof,
with liver Of hideous aspect"
With mighty effort Lakington con-
troled himself, and his voice, when he
answered, was calm.
"Yes. I'm here. What's the matter?"
"NUtlIing,' cried Peterson, but
we've got quite u large and appreclu-
tive audience down here, attracted by
our friends charming concert, and I've
just sent for 4 large ladder by which
he can come down and join US. SO
there is nothing that you can do
nothing" He repeated the word with
Il faint emphasis, and Hugh smiled
genially.
I'm interested in quite q number of
things, Captuin Drummond,", said LAX
ington slowly, "but they all count as
nothing beside getting even with
you. And when I do - He
dropped the revolver into his coat
pocket, and stood motionless, staring
at the soldier.
The next instant he opened 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 bean" 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. "Birds-nestin'?".
"Peter, old SOUL" cried Hugh JOY
fully, II never thought the day would
come when I should he pleased to see
your face, but it hus!" co..
"Ted and his pal, Hugh, have toddled
off 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 NEIL
tai arithmetic. He even neglected to
descend at once by the ladder which
had at last been placed in position.
'Tcd and us four and Toby" made six
and six vas the strength Of the
party GS IL llfltl dlllhCu. -Au!liIN tAiS
pal made seven; so who the deuce
was the pal?
The matter was settled just as he
reached the ground. Lakington, wild
eyed and almost incoherent, rushed
from the house, and, drawing Peter
sen on one side, spoke rapidly in a
whisper.
ITS all right" muttered Algy rap
idly. 'rlley're halfway to London
by now, and going like h if l know
Ted"
1t was then that Hugh started to
laugh. He laughed till the tears poured
down his face, AMI Peterson's lirid
face Of fury made him laugh still
more.
"Oh you priceless pair" he sobbed.
Fright under your bally noses. Stole
away! Yoicks!" There was another
interlude for further hilarity. "Give
it up, you two old dearS, and take TO
knitting. Well, au revolr Doubtless
we shall meet again quite soon. And,
dbOve all, Carl, don't do anything in
Paris whicl, YOU would be ashamed OF
my knowing"
4, ho turnnff