The Raymer enterprise., 1921-10-06
TWO.

marked Hugh, at the conclusion Of
lunch, that seated around this table
are four officers who fought with some
distinction and much discomfort In
the recent historic struggleY
"How beautifully you put It old
flick |" said Darrell.
"Has 1t further struck you fellows" !"
continued Hugh. shat last night we
were done down, trampled on, had
for mugs by a crowd Of dirty black
guards composed largely Of the dregs
of the universe7"
"A veritable Solomon" said Algy,
gazing at him admiringly through his
eyeglass. II told you this morning
detested your friends"
"Has 1t still further struck you,"
went on Hugh. trifle grimly, that
we aren't standing for it7 l propose
that we should tackle the blighters
tonight" l
Tonight |" echoed Darrell. "Where7'
"At The Elms, Of course. That's
where the wretched Potts Is for q
certainty"
"And how do you propose that we
should set about it," demanded Sim
clair.
Drummond drained his port and
grlnned gently.
"By stealth, dear old beans - by
stealth. You and I thought we
might rake In Ted birmingham. and
perhaps Jerry Seymour, to join the
happy throng will make demonstra-
ton in force, with the idea Of draw.
Ing off the enemy, thereby leaving the
coast clear for me to explore the
house for the unfortunate Potts. An
accident. s.. A car.
What Is the connecting-llnk f.
Why. drink. Write 1t down, Algy. or
we might forget. Now, can you beat
1 that?"
1--WE might have some chance" said
Darrell kindly, III we had the slight
est idea what you were talking about
"Pay attention, all OF you" said
Hugh. Tonight some time about ten
Of the clock. Algy's motor will pro-
ceed along the Godalming- -Gulldford
road. It will contain you tl,ree-also
Ted and Jerry Seymour, II we can
get 'em. On approaching the gate Of
The Elms. you will render the night
hideous with your vocal efforts. Stray
passers-by will think that you are all
tight. Then will come the dramatic
moment, when. with a heavy crash
you ram the gate. Horrifed at this
wanton damage to property, you will
leave the car and proceed In mass
formation up the drive"
"Still giving tongue1" quer,ed Oar
rell.
"Still giving tongue. Either Ted
or Jerry or both Of 'em will approach
the house and inform the owner In
heartbroken accents that they have
damaged his gate post. You three will
remain in the garden-you might b.
recognized. Then 1t will be up t
you. You'll have several men all
round you. Keep 'em occupied-some
how. They won't hurt you; they'll
only be concerned with seeing tina
you don't 20 where you're not wanted
The last thing they want to do is t
draw any suspicion on themselves
and, on the face Of It. you are merel!
1--WE convivial wanderers who hav'
looked on the wine when 1t was red
I think" he added thoughtfully, "tha
; ten minutes will be enough for me-
what will you be doing1" sait
Toby.
II shall be looking for Potts. Don
worry about me. I'll look after my
self. Now. Is that clear1
Perfectly" said Darrell, after
short silence. But l don't know tina
I like 1t, Hugh. 1t seems to me, oil
son. that you're running an unnecei
sary lot or risk"
"Got any alternativeT demande
Drummond.
III we're all going down." said Dal
rell. "why not stick together and rus
the house In q gang1"
mo 60, old bean," said Hugh. ds
! cieively. '+roo many Of aem TO hop
to pull II Of. No. low cunning y th
only thing that's got an earthly Q
succeeding" With . grin he rose, an
then strolled toward the door. mo,
30 and rope In Ted and Jerry, an
for the love Of Heaven don't ram tn
.. wrong gate"
"What are you going to do your
self" demanded Peter suspiciously.
"Tm going to look at her from clos
to. Go away, all Of you, and don
, listen outside the telephone box"