Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1922-09-30

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purposeiy made his grasp 70 strong
that his fingers sank deep into tho
soft flesh.
There he sald-"that's over.
Lane. The beast Is done for. Now
forget hlfn--and realize the debt you
owe good Monsieur Phlnuit."
With grin. that gentleman looked
up from his efforts 20 revive Cap
tain Monk.
I'm n shy. retiring violet" he
stated somewhat superiiuousiy. but
II the world will kindly lend Its ears.
Ill inform Il coyly that was some
shootin'. Have n look. viii you. Ian
yard. like n good fellow. and make
sure our little friend over there isn't
playing 'possum on u.s."
Lanyard adopted the sensible sug.
restion Of Phinult. To his complete
satisfaction no fiutter OF lie was 70
be detected In that barrel.like chest.
SO this was the source Of Mr.. Mus.
sey's exact understanding OF the
business
As 10 the question OF how the
Apache had been smuggled aboard.
and when. Lanyard never learned
the truth.
Lanyard entertained for a moment
n vivid Imaginary picture OF the
scene IN the saloon when Phinuit
had surprised the Apache In the act
OF strangl.ng Monk.
One saw the garroter creeping
from his hiding place IN the cabin OF
the chief engineer: s,ationlng him
self at tile door to Monks quarters.
with that deadly handkerchief o: his
trade. ready for the throat of the
Lone Wolf when he should emerge
with the spolls OF the captains safe
IN his hands.
Then one, saw Monk. alarmed ~
the sudden failure OF the lights. hur'
fying out 10 return to the bridge.
the pantherlsh Eprinr upon the vic
TINS back. the swift. dexi ous noo>
ing OF the handkerchief about hi.
windpipc. the mcrclless Tightening %
it-all abruptly Illuminated by the
white glare o; Phlnu.ts electric
torch.
Monk. stretched out upon a leather
couch In his sitting room. icvclcd
eyebrows Of suspicion Ut LANYARD
From tho saloon came sounds OF
shutting feet and mumblins voices
rs seamen carried away all that was
mortal OF Monsieur Popinot.
Between roars OF the fog signal
six bells vlbrated on the air. Phiuu.i
looked brightly TO Lanyard.
"Arhar." he murmured-''the fatal
tour.'
Lanyard gave him gracious
emile.
In attenuatcd accents Captain
Monk inquired:
what say. Phln7"
The dear u.an promised 10 turn
In his answer Go our uuselnsh aitl-
proposition at ak bells tonlsh, aud
10; later"
Lanyard slowly inclined his head:
Il regret ! mus, beg 10 be excused"
a look OF fury cOnvulscd Lanes
face. Phinult. too. was Elarins. no
longer humorisi. Monks mouth
was working. and his eyebrows mad
got out Of hand altogether.
at Is my considered Judgment
that I would be n fool TO associate nv.
self with people OF low grade OF
Intelligence. wanting even enough to
hold fast that which they have
th!eyedr'
Come through" Ph.nuii advised
IN a dangerous voice. Just what
do you neanY''
u mean that you. knowing have
but one object. to wit. the recovery
d the jewels " Madame de Monta.
lals. have not had sufficient wit 10
prevent my securing those jewels
under your very noses"
You moan TO say you've stolen
them"
Lanyard nodded. They are at
present In my possess.on--lf tina,
coniesses an act OF theft"
Monk laughed discordantiy. Then
say you're a liar. Monsieur the
Lone Wolf. as well as fool!' HIS
fsi smoie the desk again. The
Montalais Jewels are here"
Lane Dciorme said abruptly. In
choking voice; open the safe.
please. Captain Monk"
Monk swung open the safedo
seized the metal dispaich.box by the
handle. and set 1t upOa the desk
with a bang.
Lanyard gave no sign. but his
heart sank. lie had exhausted his
lac, resource 10 gain time. he was
nov a, his wits end Only h.- star
could save him now.
Continued In Our Next issnrl