Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1923-03-23

not u ITeIuOT. ne was ulukluS only
of Aimee, hiding in her cave behind
the bramble bush. do you want me
to come to the station houseT'
mot necessary" said the inspector,
after a moments hesitation, 'but 1
want to know where you can be found
Immediately in case anything further
transpires-and your testimony will
be wanted if we a%pprehend the
thieves He avoided Lady Erythea's
eye.
Overseas club, London, will find
me. I've quarters there"
The inspector made a note.
"What is your Occupation?"
"Motor engineer"
"E~ngineer?' queried the inspector,
glancing at his hands.
"Well, say motor mechanic" said
Billy grinning, land proud of it."
"Are YOU employed with any firm?"
81 am on my own at present"
Inspector Panke closed his note
book with a snap.
81 must return to my duties, your
ladyship. l congratulate you on recov-
ering the emeralds." He bowed gloom
lily to Mr.. Lambe and darted at Billy a
parting glance that said young man,
however little you desire to see nj
again, 1 shall find you when 1 want
you. 1 am Inspector Panke."
The door closed behind him.
"It is a pleasure" said Lady Fry
AH~1 ,-;~,1y fNNA nrn1tIan fhA sole
esteem of that very fatuous person."
She turned to Billy with increased in
terest. ".You are, it seems, a motor
mechanic. And out of employment.
Would you care for a 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 a 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.
every good" said Lady Erythea with
satisfaction, II engage you. l must
warn vou,' she added with sudden eau
ton, chat l had to discharge my last
chauffeur for dishonesty-an offense
that in your case is obviously impos-
sible-and also for one still more re-
voting; l. found him philandering
most indecorously with n of my
maid-servants." She fixed Billy with
her eye. 81 trust you have no such
propensity as that"
81 should" said Billy Indignantly,
"as soon think of drinking a gallon
of petrol"
"Precisely," said Lady Erythea with
approval. Them should like you to
enter upon your duties today. Say
this afternoon. There are quarters
for you over the garage, and the uni
forms of the man l discharged. You
will only be required to go out once
this evening. At fve-thirty-" Lady
Erythea checked herself. But for
got. You will require a day or twos
rest. You have had a strenuous night
your head is injured"
'"That doesn't amount to a skeeter-
bite, my lady," said Billy quickly. my
heads all right. I can be ready by
this afternoon"
Every well, if you are sure. 1t will
be convenient. My coachman is away
for the day. I believe the two motors
are in order. Take the smaller one,
the Panhard luggage-car, and meet the
80 train at Stanhoe. There will be
a young woman on the train. She Is
coming here as parlor maid. Bring
her and her boxes. You understands
"Sure-very good, my lady," said
Billy. whats her name?"
"The name is immaterial. She is
for Jervaulx. 1t is curious" added
Lady Erythea impatiently, chow my
memory fails me. I forget the wom-
ans name. Alexander, you remember
| spoke to you of this matter? The
girl from Scroope. that l engaged on
the recommendation of your uncle
she was in his service. The daughter
of one of his keepers-Lord Scroope
gave her an exemplary character, she
is coming on a f%ortnight's trial"
"Snooks was the name you told me-"
said Mr.. Lambe.
ITO be sure. The young persons
name is Snooks," said Lady Erythea
to Billy. 'That will preclude all pos
sibility of mistake. l regret, Spencer,
that you would not allow me to rec
ompense you, but l have no doubt that
l have acquired an excellent chauf-
feur. And now-you will be glad of a
bath and a meal"
She rang for the butler, and gave
him an order. Mr.. Tarbeaux and Billy
departed In each others company.
Alexander Lambe breathed heavily.