The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1921-11-17
The Adventures of q
De,,,0bit3zed Officer
Who Found Peace Dull
By CYRIL McNEILE
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"wait." said the millionaire, ''that
reminds me. BEFORE they assaulted me
at the Carlton they told me the others
wouldn't come In unless did,"
For Q while there was silence.
broken at length by Hugh.
"Well. lfr. Potts. you've had moldy
time. and I'm very glad it's over. But
the persoa you've got to thank for
putting " fellows ON your track 10
girl. II 1t hadn't been for her I'm
afraid you'd still be having night.
mares"
II would like to zee her and thank
her." said the millionaire quickly.
"You SHALL" grinned Hugh. "Come
to the wedding; It will be In . fort.
night or thereabouts."
"wedding" Mr.. PottA looked lit
tie vague.
yes! Mine aud hers. CHASTITY
proposition. Isn't 1T"
THE hast straw" remarked Ted Jer.
ningham. "A more impossible man ~
bridegroom would be hard to think
Of. But ia the meantime I pinchsd
half dozen Of the old mans Perrier
Jouet 1911 and put 'em In the car.
What say your
"Say!" snorted Hugh. "Idiot boy !
Does one speak on such occaslons?"
And 1t was 30. -.
THREE.
whats troubling me-" remarked
Hugh later. "is what to do with Carl
and that sweet girl Irma.'
The hour for the meeting was draw
Ing near, and though NO one had any
idea as to what sort Of Q meeting It
was going to be. 1t was obvious that
Peterson would be one of the happy
throng.
II should say the police might now
be allowed q look In" murmured Oar.
rell mildly. "You can't have the man
lying about the place after you're mar.
ried."
II suppose not" answered Drum
mond. regretfully. "And yet its
dreadful thing to finish Z little show
like this with the poiice-if you'll for.
give my saying 20. Mr.. Green"
"Sure thing" drawled the American.
But we have our uses, Captain. and
I'm inclined to agree with your friends
suggestion. Hand him over along with
his book. and they'll sweep up the
mess"
ut would b. an outrage to let the
scoundrel Co." said the millionaire
nercely. ''The man Lakington you say
10 dead: there's enough evidence to
hang this brute ~ well. What about
my secretary 10 Belfastf"
But Drummond shook his head.
II have my doubts, Mr.. Potts. II
you'd be able to bring that home to
him. Still. can quite understand your
feeling ratified with the bird" He
rose and stretched himself: then he
glanced at his watch. ITS time you
oil retired. boys; the party ought to be
starting soon. Drift In again with the
lads. the instant ring the bell"
Left alone Hugh made certain once
again thst lie knew the right combine
ton Of studs on the wall to open the
big door which concealed the stolen
store OF treasure-and other things a.
well: then. lighting q cigarette. he sat
down and waited.
The end Of the chase was In sight,
and he had determined It should be q
hitting end. worthy Of the chase Itself
theatrical. perhaps. but At the same
TINA impressive. Something for the
Ditchllnss Of the party to ponder on In
the silent watches OF the night.
Then the police-it would have to be
the police, I've admitted Sorr0wfuily-
and after that. Phyllis.
And he was just on the point Of ring.
Ing up his nat to tell her that he loved
her. when the door opened and q man
came In. Hugh recognized him at oace
A. Valance Nestor. an author Of great
brilliance-tn his own eyes-who had
lately devoted himself to the advance.
tnsnt Of revolutionary labor.
Good afternoon" murmured Drum.
m0nd. a6ably. "Nr. Peterson will be q
little late. am his private secretary"
The other nodded and sat down Ian.
guitiiy.
"What did you think Of my last little
effort In the Midiandsl" he asked.
drawinG of his gloves.
"Quite wonderful" said Hugh. "A
marvellous help TO the great cause"
Valance Nestor yawned slightly and
closed his eyes. only to open them
again - Hugh turned the pages Of the
ietiger on the table.
whats that?" he demanded.
'Thlx Is the book" replied Drum.
suOnd careiessly. "where Mr.. Peterson
records his opinions OF the immense
value OF all his fsll0w.workers. Most
Interesting reading"
Am I In IT, Valance Nestor arose
With aiacrity.
"Why. Of course." answered Drum.
sn0Ah "Are Won MT 0eA ~ fhA Lad.