The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-05-24

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Impressed.
ant that bore the Lambe arms in a
lozenge.
"Those three sheepskins-" he be-
gan.
"Fleeces = fleeces, argent" muir
nured Mr.. Lambe.
ARE the same brand as those on
The shields over the lodge gates here.
which / noticed as I came by. And
he thieves were coming from this di-
'ectlon when I struck them"
Mr. Spencer, not being police
nan, uses his common sense" inter-
posed Lady Erythed with extreme
aridity. "Are you suggesting that he
stole emeralds worth fortune. for
he pleasure of returning them with
ihanks-besides woundlng himself on
he head?'
Mr.. Panke heaved heavy sigh.
mo, my lady, l am endeavoring to
collect facts that may help in the
racing of the thieves" The inspector
-an through his notes, detailing the
information Billy had given him DUR
ng the first part of the story. "Fun
lame, William Spencer, on your way
from Beechwell to Stanhoe railway
station, intending to catch the 2:15
4. m. mail train to London, when you
encountered the thieves about l 80
/. m. Is that correct?"
Precisely" said Billy, annealing
he statements into his memory. 1t
would not do to forget any of them.
The thought of the work he was CIV
ng the Recording Angel caused him
not tremor. He was thinking only
Of Aimee, hiding in her cave behind
he bramble bush. DO you want me
% come to the station houseT'
mot necessary" said the inspector.
ifter a moments hesitation, but
want to know where you can be found
Immediately in case anything further
.ranspires-and your testimony will
De wanted If we apprehend the
EYE.
"Overseas club, London, will find
ne. I've quarters there"
The Inspector made a note.
"What is your occupation"
"MOtor engineer"
"Engineer?' queried the inspector,
glancing at his hands.
"well, say motor mechanic" said
Billy grinning. land proud Of it,
"Are you employed with any firm?"
"I am on my own at present"
Inspector Panke closed his note
book with snap.
II must return to my duties, your
adyship. l congratulate you on recov-
ering the emeralds." He bowed gloom
lily to Mr.. Lambe and darted at Billy
parting glance that said: young man,
however little you desire to see me
again, I shall find you when 1 want
you. 1 am Inspector Panke."
The door closed behind him.
at is a pleasure" said Lady Fry
thea grimly. ito reduce the self
esteem of that very fatuous person."
She turned to Billy with increased In
terest. "You are, 1t seems, motor
mechanic. And out Of employment.
Would you care for situation as
chauffeur? l can offer you." said
Lady Erythea, -four pounds a week,
and all found"
Billy was submerged by two waves
of emotion. The first was a strangled
desire for laughter. The second, an
instant determination to clutch at the
offer, with its amazing possibilities
and advantages that opened before
HIM Thought was very fluid thing
with Billy.
"Done!" he exclaimed.
Mr.. Alexander Lambe coughed.
"say, yes. my lady" he murmured.
Yes, my LADY," announced Billy,
into the ear-trumpet.
"very good" said Lady Erythea with
satisfaction. II engage you 1 must
warn you," she added with sudden eau
tion, "that 1 had to discharge my last
chauffeur for dishonesty-an onense
that in your case is obviously impos-
sible-and also for one still more re-
voting; found him philandering