The Lamar register., 1921-08-10

parently without thought. He gave one
last glance at the face convulsed with
rage, and then wirh a smile lie looked
down at the crowd below.
Peterson" he called out aifably.
there's pal of yours up here-dear
old Henry. And 1e's very annoyed at
my concert. Would you just speak TO
him. or would you like me 10 be more
explicit? He is so annoyed that there
might be an accident at any moment,
and | see that the police have ar
rived. So-er-"
Even ut 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 at Its normal rate.
Are you up ON the roof, Laking-
tonf The words came clearly through
the still summer air.
Your turn, Henry" said Drummond.
"Prompter's voice off@'yes. dear Peter
son. | am here. even upon the roof.
with liver of hideous aspect"
With mighty effort Lakington con-
trolled himself. md his voice. when he
answered. was calm.
"Yes, I'm here. What's the matterW
Nothing" cried Peterson. but
we've got quite large and apprecia-
tive audience down here. attracted by
our friends charming concert, and I've
just sent for large ladder by which
he can come down and join US. So
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nothing" He repeated the word with
faint emphasis, and Hugh smiled
genlally.
I'm Interested IN quite a number OF
things, Captain Drummond," said LAX
ington slowly. but they all count as
nothing beside one-getting even with
you. And when l do :" He
dropped the revolver into his coat
pocket, and stood motionless, staring
at the soldier.
The next instant he opened a door
in the skylight which Hugh had failed
to discover during the night. and
down a ladder inside the
room. disappeared from view.
"Hullo. old bean =" A cheerful shout
down. There. ranged round Peterson,
In an effective group, were Peter Oar
rell, Algy Longworth, and Jerry Sey-
mour "Birds-nestin'r'
"Peter, old SOUL" cried Hugh Joy
fully. II never thought the day would
come when l should be pleased to see
your face. but 1t hasi'
''Ted and his pal, Hugh. have toddled
on in your car" said Peter, so that
only leaves US four and Toby"
For a moment Hugh stared at him
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.
Ted and us four and Toby" made six
and six was the strength of the
party as II had arrived. Adding the
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
son on one side, spoke rapidly in a
whisper
IFS all right" muttered Algy rap
idly. They're halfway to London
10y now. and going like h If 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 pair" he sobbed.
fright under your bally noses. Stole
awayi YoicksH There was another
for further hilarity. Give
1t up, you two old dears. and take to
knitting Well. au 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 friendly wave he turned on
his heel and strolled on. followed by
the other three The humor OF the
was irresistible; the absolute
OF the whole assembled
gang to lift finger TO stop them in
front OF the audience. which as yet
showed no signs OF departing, tickled
him TO death. In fact. the last thing
Hugh saw. before corner of the
house hid them from sight, WAS the
A. N. PARRISH. President