The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1921-08-05
CHAPTER IV-contlnued.


A fixed determination to know what
lay In that sinister brain replaced his
temporary indecision. Events up to
date had moved so quickly that he had
hardly had time to get his bearings;
even now the last twenty-four hours
seemed almost dream. And as he
looked at the broad backnand massive
head Of the man at the window, and
from him to the girl Idly smoking on
the sofa, he smiled d little grirnly. He
had just remembered the thumbscrew
of the preceding evening. Assuredly
the demohilized officer who found
peace dull was getting his moneys
worth !, and Drummond had o shrewd
suspicion that the entertainment was
only just beginning.
A sudden sound outside, 10 the gar
den made Kim look up quicHfy. He
saw the white CLEAN OF a shirt front,
and the next moment man pushed
open the window and came unsteadIly
into the room. It was Mr.. Benton. and
quite obviously he had been seeking
consolation In the bottle.
"Have you got himT he demanded
thickly, steadying himself with hand
on Peterson's arm,
IT have not" said Peterson shortly,
cycling the lswaylng figure in front of
him contemptuously. For heavens
sake, sit down. man, before you fall
down." He pushed Benton roughly
into chair, and resumed his impas-
sive stare into the darkness.
The girl took not the slightest notice
of the new arrival. who gazed stupid
ly at Drummond across the table.
eve seem to be moving in an at
mosphere OF cross-purposes. Mr.. Ben
ton" said the soldier affably. III hope
your daughter is quite we'll" -,
"Er--Quite. thank YOU" muttered
the other. 10 81 sstWaI4 az
'sTeD her, win you, that / propose
to call on her before returning to Lon
dou tomorrow"
With his hands In his pockets. Peter
son was regarding Drummond from
the window. 'e'i'
"Youl propose leaving us tomorrow,
do your be said quietly.
Drummond stood up.
At ordered my car for ten O'clock"
ne answered. Il am quite sure that
I shall be more useful to Mr.. Peter
son atl large than 1 am coopedp up
hera might even lead him to this
hidden treasure which he thinks I've
got" 1888 " QNt6yS >.
"Youl wnl do. that, all right re-
marked Peterson. ''But at Che mo-
ment II was wondering whether a lit.
tie persuasion now-might not give me
all the information ! require mere
quickly and with less trouble"
A fiestins vision ola mangled,, pulp
like thumb flashed across Hugh's
mind; once again he heard that hide
Gus cry, half animal. half human,
which had. echoed through the dark
ness the preceding night and for an
instant his breath came little faster.
Then he smiled. and shook his head.
II think you are rather too good a
Judge OF human nature to try anything
50 foolish" he said thoughtfully. you
see. unless you kill me, which I don't
think would suit your book, you might
ind explanations little difficult to-
morrow"
For while there was silence In the
room, broken at length By q short
laugh from Peterson
"For a young man. truly your per
eplcacity 10 great be remarked. -Ir-
ma, Is the blue room readyi II 30.
tell Luigi to show Captain Drummond
10 it,
II win show him myself she an
swered. rising.
Hugh saw q look Of annoyance pass
over Peterson's face as be turned
% follow the girl. and It struck him
that that gentleman was not best
pleased at the turn Of events Then
the dvOr closed. ana he followed lis
guide up the stairs.
The girl opened the door Of q reom