The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-30
CHAPTER xS1
The Seventh Kama

As Nicol Brinn strollsd out from
tho door below his chambers in Pic
cadlily. hoarna voice made Itself
audible above his head.
'Pollcer' no heard over the roar Of
tho traffic. "Hclpl Pollceg'
Detective Sergeant Stokes had
come out upon the balcony. But up
10 the time that Niool Brinn turned
and proceeded in lelsurely fashion In
tho direction OF tho Cavalry club. the
sergeant had not succeeded In at
tracing any attention.
Nlcoi BrInn knew that death WINS
bcckoninE 20 him. He knew that his
keen wit was tho only weapon which
could avail him tonight; and he knew
that he must show himself master
OF fence.
A lonely man, OF fow but enduring
friendships, he had admitted but one
love 10 his life. except the love OF his
mother. This ono love for seven years
no had sought 20 Kill. But anything
forceful enough 90 penetrate TO the
threshold OF Nicol Brinn's soul was
lndeatructibie. even by Nicol Brinn
himself.
Just outside tho Cavalry club
limousine was waiting. driven by
chauffeur who looked like some kind
Of Oriental. NIcod Brinn walked UP
70 the man. and bending forward:
Fire Tongue" no said. in low
voice.
The chauffeur Immediately descend.
cd and opened tho door OF tho car.
The interior was unllghtsd. but Nicol
Brtnn cast a comprehensive glance
around Gro entering. As he settled
himself upon the cushions, the door
was closed again. and no found him.
salf in absolute darkness.
All the windows were curfained, or
rather. as n rough investigation re-
veaied. were closed with aluminium
shutters which were immovablo.
A moment later. az the car moved
off, n lamp became lighted above him.
Then he saw that several current
periodicals were placed invitingly In
tho nick, az we'll as box OF very
choice Egyptian cigarets.
Lighting a fresh cigar. Nicol Brinn
drew a copy Of the Sketch from the
rack. and studied the photographs OF
moro or less pretty actresses with
apparent contentmont. He had fin
ished the Sketch. and was perusing
the Bystander. when. the car having
climbed n steep hill and swcrved
sharply 10 tho right. he heard the
rustling OF leaves. and OWNED that
they were proceeding along n drive.
Ho replaced the paper In the rack.
and took out his watch. Consulting
II. no returned II 60 his pocket as
the car stopped and tho light went
out.
Tho door, which. with It's fellow.
Nlcol Brinn had discovered 20 be
locked. was opened by the Oriental
chauffeur, and Brinn descended upon
the steps OF n Swallowed porch. The
house door was open. and altho there
was no light within;
Come this way" said n voice.
speaking out OF Ailt Nhi hitco'
Nicol Brinn entered hallway the
atmosphere OF which seemed 10 BIO
very hot.
ALLOW mo 20 take your hat and
coat" continued the voice.
He was relieved Of these. guided
along n dark passage; and presently.
an inner door being opened. he found
himself in n small. barely furnished
room where one shaded lamp burned
upon a large writing table.
His conductor. who did not enter.
closed the door quietly and Nicol
Brinn found himself looking into the
smiling face Of n Hindu gentleman
who sat at the table.
Good evening" tho Hindu said.
speaking perfect English; won't you
sit DOWN."
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