The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-06-23

How can we get rid OF the bird how
can we, James, ask you? Why, by
giving him nothing further to watch
for. Once let him think that Potts.
Is no longer within, unless he's an
lmbecile he will no longer remain With
out Now trot along over, James, and
give my compliments to Mr. Darrell.
Ask him to come in and see me for
moment. Say I'm thinking and daren't
move
James rose obediently, and Drum
smond heard him cross over the pas.
sage to the other suite OF rooms that
lay on the same floor. Then he heard
the murmur of voices, and shortly
afterward his servant returned.
He is in his bath, sir, but he'll come
over as soon as he's finished. He
delivered the message ana stood wait
ing. Anything more, sir?',
Yes, james. feel certain that
there's a lot. But just to carry on.
with, I'll have another glass Of beer"
As the door closed, Drummond rose
and started to pace up and down the
room. The plan he had in his mind
was simple, but he was man who
believed in simplicity.
Peterson will not come himself
nor will our one and only Henry
Potts has not been long in the coun-
try, which is all to the good. And If
1t fails-we shan't be any worse of
than we are now. Luck that's all
and the more you tempt her, the kind
er she is" He was still talking gently
to himself when Peter Darrell strolled
into the room.
Can this thing be true, old boy"
remarked the newcomer. Il hear you're
in the throes of brain-storm..'
Il am, Peter. want you to help
me-"
"All that have, dear old flick, is
yours for the asking. What can do ~
well, first Of all, want you TO
come along and see the household
pet" He piloted Darrell along the
passage to the Americans room, and
opened the door. The millionaire
looked at them dazedly from the pill
lows, and Darrell stared back in
startled surprise.
my God! What's the matter with
him7" he cried.
Il would give a good deal to know"
said Hugh grimly. Then he smiled
reassuringly at the motionless man,
and led the way back to the sitting
room.
"Sit down, Peter" he said. Get
outside that beer and listen to me
carefully"
For ten minutes he spoke, while his
companion listened in silence. Gone
completely was the rather vacuous-
faced youth clad in gorgeous dress
ing-gown; in his place there sat a
keen-faced man nodding from time to
time as fresh point was made clear.
At length Hugh finished. Twill you
do it. old MANI" he asked.
''Of course" returned the other.
"But wouldn't it be better, Hugh he
said pleadingly, ito whip up two or
three Of the boys and have real
scr8p7 I don't seem to have anything
to do"
Drummond shook his head decided
ly, mo, Peter, my boy-not this show.
We're up against q big thing; and If
you like to come with me, think
you'll have all you want in the scrap
ping line before you're finished. But
this time, low cunning is the order"
Darrell rose. Right you are, dearie.
{v,e,% nit cho1 =,
to the letter. Come and feed your
face with me-"
mot today" said Hugh. "Tve got
quite bit to get through this after
noon"
AS soon as Darrell had gone, Drum
ant.
This afternoon, James, you and
Mrs. Denny will leave here and go to
Paddington. Go out by the front door,
and should you find yourselves being
ffollowed--as you probably will be
keep your heads. Having arrived at
the booking c1ice-ta ticket to
Cheltenhaps, say good-by to Mrs. Dem
my in an ASSIGNED tone, and exhort
her Mt to misc the next train to that
Gelectable inland resort. Then, James,
you will board the train for Chelten-
ham and go there. You will remain
there for two days. You will then
return here, and await further orders.
Do you get me?'
Yes, sir"
"Your wife-she has sister or
something, hasn't she. knocking about
somewhere?'
She as palsied cousin in Gambler
well, sir" remarked James with justi-
fable pride.
Magnificent" mnrmured Hugh.
"She will daily until eventide with
her palsied cousin-if she can bear
it-and then she must go by under
ground to Ealing, where she will take
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