The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-13

ming, criminal brain," he admitted
thoughtfully. .Not Beaton's, surely,
and, while she is probably much
brighter, 1 am inclined to think the
girl is merely acting under orders.
There is somebody connected with
this scheme higher up-a master GRIM
inal."
Miss Donovan was nc fool; newspa.
per work had taught her to suspect
/ men Of intellect, and that nothing,
however wicked, low or depraved, was
beyond them.
"Enright I" she said definitely. ''Ob
viOus,y now. I've thought SO from the
first. But always he worked SO care
fully, 50 guardedly. that sometimes
have doubted. But now 1 say without
ualifications-Enright smooth Mr..
Enright, late of New York"
"That's my bet" Westcott agreed,
bis hand on her shoulder, forgetful Of
his intense earnestness, "Enright is
the only one who could do 1t, and he
has schemed so as to get John into
hole where he dare not emit a sound,
no matter what they do to him. II
they can only succeed in keeping Fred
erick safely out Of sight until after the
court awards the property to his heir,
they can milk John at their leisure.
It's lawyers graft, all right"
'Then Frederick may be confined
not far away?"
Likely enough; It's Wild country.
There are a hundred places within
fifty miles where he might be hidden
away for years. That is the Job
which was given to Beaton; he had
the dirty work to perform, while the
girl took care of John"
Westcott's theory of the situation,
his quick decision that Frederick
Cavendish still lived, completely over
turned Stella's earlier conviction. Yet
conclusion impossible. Her newspaper
experience had made her aware that
there Is nothing in this world SO
strange as truth, and nurning so un-
usual as to be beyond the domain Of
crime.
"what do you thinkr' he asked
quietly.
"Oh, I do not know; 1T all grows
less comprehensive every moment.
But whatever is true cannot see that
anything remains for us to do, but
wnit and watch the actions Of these
people; they are certain to betray
themselves"
"Well, I am going to busy myself
and take scouting trip to La
Rosita"
"1s that Lacy's mine'"
Eyes; up the gulch here about two
miles. I am to see you again-aloner
eve must have some means of
communication; have you any sug.
gestion2
"Yes, but We'll take for our motto,
Safety first We mustn't be seen to-
gether, or suspected In any way Of be-
Ing friends. The livery-stable keeper
has boy about twelve, who Is quite
devoted to me; bright, trustworthy
little fellow. He is about the hotel a
good deal, and will bring me word
from you any time. You need have
no fear that shall fail to respond to
any message you send"
81 shall not doubt" She held out
her hand frankly. "You believe in me
now, Mr.. Westcott?"
Absolutely; indeed 1 think I al
ways have"
Always think so, please, no mat
ter what happens. I was nearly wild
until I got the note to you; was so
afraid you would leave the hotel. We
must trust each other"
He stood before her, his hat in
hand. strong, robust figure, his
bronzed face clearly revealed; the
sunlight making manifest the gray
hair about his temples. To Miss Dono-
van he seemed all man, instinct with
character and purpose. virile type
. of the out-Of-doOrs.
ITO the DEATH" and his lips and
eyes smiled. 81 believe In you ut
terly."
"Thank you. Good-by."
He watched her climb the bank and
emerge upon the bridge. He still