The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-31
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Monica receives HiAlnHtr sAtttFn Tor
a present and names " Peter after
Pennington
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Pennington held rowing commits
sion. The extraordinary accident 90
birth had condemned him 20 80 thru
life with two diagonal Sits FOR eyes.
had been mainly responsible Tor the
unusual career be had selected. When
occasion demanded. he assumed the
guiso % u half-easte trader. OF a
Chinese shop keeper. coolic. or even
a mandarin. And IN his jungle wan.
behring's. the natives w.lo had dubbed
him "he who sees IN the dark" had
endowed him also with sundry other
powers
As Tar as was humanity possible.
Pennington worked alone. and the
Commissioner OF Police was never
surprised when he disappeared Tor
weeks at time. nor bothered his
head about his extraordinary youth
until he turned up again. II was
shortly after hts interview with Chi
ncse Pennington. however. that GER
tain incidents occurred that gave food
for reflection. on visiting the shop
ut L4en-Nin-the agent OF the no.
torius Chat Hung Hewitt found il
closed and none OF the ncighboring
traders appeared able 10 supply him
with the information he sought al
70 the whereabouts OF Len-Yin him.
SELF
Hewitt returned TO the bungalow
Ia search OF Pennington. only 10
learn that he had gone out half an
hour before, and had left no mes
sage. The commissioner sworo soft
~ 10 himself and sent tho boy for
Monica II occurred TO him that his
sister might be OF help. At any rate.
she was probably the last person who
had seen Pennington.
The servant returned With 4 mes.
sage that Monica was suffering from
a severe headache and that he was
not 10 wait lunch for her.
The Chinese servant shuffled in
and placed a small tray on the table
before him. The commissioner reach
ed out FOR the glass. looking down
all tho while NJ the mans bare toes.
What did you buy AZ the ship OF
Lien-Yin this morning ?" he demand
Ell with sudden fiercenesA
The Chinaman started violently.
Nothingt tuan.' he stammefcd
evidently taken of his guard.
Hevitt's brow's conversed
What were you doing therr-If
you bought nothing"
The creature opened his mouth. but
no sound came. He stood before the
Engiishman. twisting his fingers to-
sether. gianclns from one object 10
another as II In search Of inspiration
The shop Of IIcrkYin Is closed" no
announced suddenly.
The commissioner spranE TO his
feet. He crossed to the rail and
called 10 an orderly on duty outside.
4 am going to arrest you. my
friend" he said grimly.
The servants eyes dilated with ter
ror and he shrank back against the
wall. both hands outstretched In
front Of him.
But. why. tuanT
Because ! have seen certain
man who was In Lien-Yin's shop
when you went" He paused TO oh
serve tho effect OF this feat OF TIM
agination. "He heard you warn
Lien-Yin that my men were coming
10 take him"
Tho features Of the swartiy face
hardened as the Chlnamans eyes fell
upon the figure OF the orderly who
lurked inquiringly on the threshold
II Is a lie. tuan." the servant pro-
tested sullenly. because there was
nobody in tho shop when ! went
Hewitt turned abruptly TO conceal
his smile that played at the corners
Of his mouth.
Take him away" he commanded.
land don't let him on, Of your sight"
II was on the evening OF tho
fourth day after Pennington de-
psrture that the new boy-engaged in
place Of the ono who was under ar
rest-cane in with the announcement
that deputatioE was waiting in the
garden