American Fork citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1912-1979, 1921-08-27


through the glass dome. and the In.
sue OF the central room was clearly
visible. In the three chairs sat the
motionless. bound figures so swathed
IN rope that only the tons OF their
heads were visible. just as darlington
hau lett him aud Toby and Algy EARL.
or IN tie evening. The only moving
thing IN the room was the criminal
himself. and at the moment he was
seated mt the table with the Chinese
cabinet In front of him. With a quick
turn OF his wrist he prled open two
maps of wood, and folded them back
against the side. Then he lifted out
parcel of gold and silver tissue from
underneath.
My hat" muttered Hugh. what a
TOOL | was not to think OF Il! Just
false bottom actuated by closing
the lid"
But the American, whlstllng gently
TO himself, had his eyes fixed on the
rope Of wonderful pearls which LAX
ington was holding lovingly In his
hands.
$50 easy, you scum" continued LAX
ington, "and you thought to pit your.
selves against me"--he rose and stood
In front Of the chair where he had
last left Drummond. THAT fool of q
chauffeur failed to carry out my or.
ders. and create n diversion. You
will see what happens to people who
fail to carry out my orders, In min.
ute And after that you'll never see
anything again."
SAY, he's n drenm-that guy" NUT
tered the American. "What pearls
are those he's got?"
THE duchess Of Lampshires," whis-
pered Hugh. Lifted right under the
nose OF the whole bally house party"
The four watchers on the roof glued
their eyes TO the glass. And the sight
they saw moment or two afterward
stirred even the phlegmatIc Mr.. Green.
A heavy door was swinging slowly
open, apparently Of It's own volition.
though Hugh, stealing quick glance
mt darlington, saw that he was press
ing some small studs In niche In
one Of the walls. Then he looked
back at the door. and stared dunn
founded Ii was the mysterious cup
board Of which Phyllis had spoken to
him, but nothing he had Imagined from
her words had prepared him for the
reality. II seemed to he literally cram
med 10 overlooking with the most
priceless loot Gold vessels Of fantas-
tie and beautiful shapes Uttered the
floor while on the shelves were ar.
ranged the most wonderful collection
of precious stones. which shOne and
scintllatrd In the electric light TIL
their glitter almost blinded the
watchers.
The pearls were carefully placed IN
n position of honor. and for n few
moments darlington stood gloatint
over his collection.
ADO you see them. Captain Drum
mond?' he asked quietly. Each thlnl
obtained by my brnin--my hands. All
| mine--mine :" His voice rose to 0
, shout. '"And you pit your puny wits
against me-" With laugh he crossed
the room. and once more pressed thu
studs. The door swung slowly to ant
closed without sound. while Laking
Ton still shook with silent mirth.
"And now"--he resumed, rubbing hi
hands-''we will prepare your bath
Captain Drummond And while II u
getting ready, we will Just deal witt
the chauffeur who neglected his or
ders."
For few minutes he bent owe
the chemicals, and then he poured tn
mixture into the water which hal
filled the long bath NJ the end OF IN
room. about five minutes befor
we're quite ready" he announced
Just time for the chauffeur,
He went 10 speaklng'tube. dow
which he blew. Somewhat NATURAL
there was no answer, and Laklngto
frowned
"a stupid fellow" he remarked soft
ly. "But there IL no hurry ! WI
deal with him later"
| L.al,ingtOn returned Ia the chai
which contained. As he thought, hi
.lirr enemy. and vas standing besid