Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-06
CHAPTER Y-Continued

A few minutes later he emerged from
the rear of the house, swinging the
spade in his hand. He went leisurely to
the spot that Di had designated as Fif's
grave, placed che box he carried into
the hole, covered it carefully with soil
and returned to the house.
AS Di was so anxious about her
brother, Larry decided that he would
not tell her anything about the trick
ne had played upon the burglar. The
rascal was no doubt so sure of his treas
nre he would not bother to break the
lock Of the box until he got too far
away to return that night. Larry rather
congratulated himself on the neat way
he had rescued the Jewels without alarm
ing the household. to say nothing OF the
advantage a housebreaker would have In
the way Of revolvers in his pockets.
Before letting Di know that he had
returned he went into the library, closed
the door after him and turned the key
IN the door. Then be called for & num-
Ter and talked In low tones for min
ute or two When he hung up the re-
ceiver he was smiling.
Di had become restless and was walt
ing for him IN the hall. He told her he
but ~ was too anxious to show any Gu
riosity.
Would you ike to take a walk7" he
asked, almost afraid to look at her fright
ened face. THE r0in has ceased and
there Is still a little light"
NO, no, Larry" III said shuddering.
She looked so terror stricken, the man
was at his hits end TO ease her mind.
I'm sure you are worrying unnecessar-
fly about Tom," he began, but Di cut
him OF
ooh. Larry" she walled. I'm broken
hearted. 1t win XIII mother" and she
threw herself into his arms and sobbed
with such unrestrained grief that Larry
was frightened
He could not account for her distress.
Tom had stayed away before. Besides,
be was not more than two hours later
than the time be was expected and any
slight accident might detsin him that
length OF time. He explained that TO Di,
but all his entreaties to her to be calm
and reasonable only met with more
tears.
Don't Larry" she said at last. Il
can't listen to another word. You don't
know what you are saying. Please go
away and leave me alone"
But Larry only held her tighter. Pres
entity he led her to a seat in the library
and she sat quite quiet with her head
upon his shoulder. Now and then deep
sigh that shook her slender frame made
him aware that she was awake and suf-
ferlng. The slightest sound made her
start Once Helen tip-toed along the hall
10 say that Mrs. Richmond was still
sleeping. Larry put up his finger TO in
dictate that Di was sleeping too, and the
w
ants quarters. But III was not asleep.
She was awake and feeling terribly
crushed and miserable.
Suddenly she raised her head and
looked fxedly at Larry.
Listen" she said, holding up her I'm
ger. 40 you hear footsteps?" Larry
couldn't. but he strained his ears and
listened intently.
Yes" ne exclaimed at last Some
one Is coming"
He took her hand and led her to the
door Coming across the lawn was
young woman. half running and half
walking. and ranting so that they could
hear her yards away.
A moment later Triton recognized
Grace Parker. one Of the employees from
his office For the moment he forgot
that the girls vacation had started that
going TO spend It in Connecticut Her
agitation showed that something had
happened, and for the first time that eve
ming he felt worried about the jewels;
that he had been foolish In letting the
would be robber go so easily. He tried
to send III back to the house, but she
chung to his arm and insisted upon re-
naming.
with a good deal Of elf-restraint she
was able TO meet the girl with some
thing like her usual composure. She re
Taxed her clinging hold of Larry, and
stood waiting with well-concealed emo
lions The lawyer was the first to
speak.
''Is anything the mstter?" he asked az
Grace stopped breathless in front Of
them.
Il must speak to you alone, Mr.. Til
ton. Please 20 away" she painted, look
ing earnestly al Di.
II must hear what you have to say"
Di said, looking firmly at the girl, you
may speak freely"
Tilton nodded eagerly. "An right, Miss
Parker, Lady Bannister prefers to re-
main" he said.
There's been an accident" Grace said
hastily, hut trying to keep the serious
ness of it from the white faced woman,