The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1921-08-26

What say your
"Sayp' snorted Hugh. idiot boy
Does one speak on such occasions?"
And it was so.
THREE.
Whats troubling me-" remarked
Hugh later, sis 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 a meeting it
was going to be, it was obvious that
Peterson would be one Of the happy
throng.
II should say the police might now
be allowed a look ill.," 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 it's a
dreadful thing to finish a little show
like this with the police-if you'll for
give my saying so, Mr.. Green"
"Sure thing" drawled the American.
But we have our uses, Captain, and
Pm inclined to agree with your friends
his book, and they'll sweep up the
mess"
1T would be an outrage to let the
scoundrel 60" said the millionaire
tiercely. 1.-The man Lexington you say
Is dead; there's enough evidence to
hang this brute as well. What about
my secretary in Belfast?"
But Drummond shook his head.
II have my doubts, Mr.. Potts, If
you'd be able to bring that home to
him. Still, l "a quite understand your
feeling ratified with the bird" He
rose and stretched himself; then he
glanced at his watch. IT'S time you
all retired, boys; the party ought to be
starting soon. Drift in again with the
lads, the instant I ring the bell"
Left alone Hugh made certain once
again that he knew the right cOmbina-
ton of studs on the wall to open the
big door which concealed the stolen
store of treasure-and other things as
well then, lighting a cigarette, he sat
down and waited.
The end of the chase was in sight,
and he had determined it should be a
fitting end, worthy Of the chase itself
theatrical, perhaps, but at the same
time impressive. Something for the
Ditchlings of the party to ponder on In
the silent watches of the night. .
Then the pOlice-it would have to be
the police, he admitted so~rrOwfully-
and after that, Phyllis.
And he was just on the point Of ring
ing up his flat to tell her that he loved
her, when the door opened and a man
came in. Hugh recognized him at once
as Valance NestOr, an author of great
brilliance-in his own eyes-whO had
lately devoted himself to the advance
ment of revolutionary labor.
"GoOd afternoon" murmured Drum
mOnd, affably. "Mr. Peterson will be a
little late. l am his private secretary"
The other nodded and sat down Ian
guidly.
"What did YOU think of my last little
effort in the MidlandsT he asked,
drawing off 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 as Hugh turned the pages Of the
ledger on the table.
whats that?' he demanded.
"This Is the book" replied Drum
mond carelessly, where Mr.. Peterson
records his opinions Of the immense
value of all his fellow-wOrkers. Most
interesting reading"
Am / in it," Valance NestOr arose
with alacrity.
"Why, of course" answered Drum
mond. Are you not n of the lead
ers? Here you are" He pointed with
his finger, and then drew back in dis
may. Dear, dear! There must be
some mistake"
But Valance NestOr, with a frozen
and CLASSY eye, was staring fascinated
at the following choice description OF
himself:
"Nesto-, Valance. AuthOr-so-called.
Hot-air factory, but useful up to a
| point. Inordinately conceited and a
monumental ASS. Not At to be trusted