The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-02

run of my house, or he will make his
appearance in the magistrates court
and the evening papers will have pla-
cards with marvellous headlines at my
expense. How will it run, Mr.. Shop
land
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE
OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN.
MILLIONAIRE'S HOUSE
| TO BE SEARCHED
1--WE do not necessarily acquaint the
press with our procedure" Shopland
rejoined.
Nevertheless" Sir Timothy con-
| tinued, II have known awkward con-
sequences arise from search warrant
too rashly applied for or granted.
However,, we are scarcely being polite
So far, Miss Hyslop has had very little
to say"
The young lady was not altogether
at her ease.
II have had very little to say" she
repeated. because did not expect an
audience"
Sir Timothy drew letter from his
pocket, opened 1t and adjusted his eye
glass.
Here we are" he said. "After
leaving my dinner-party tonight,
called at the club and found this note.
Quite an inviting little affair, you see
| young ladys writing, faint but very
delicate perfume, excellent stationery,
Milan Court-the home of adven-
tures!"
| Dear Sir Timothy Brast:
Although am not known to you per-
! sonally, there Is certain matter con-
corning which information has come
| into my possession, which should like
| to discuss with you. Will you call and
see me as soon as possible?
|, Sincerely yours.
T DAISY HYsLoP.
ION receipt of this note" Sir Tim
othy continued, folding 1t up, "I tele-l
phoned to the young lady, and as
was fortunate enough to find her at
home / asked her to come here. /
then took the liberty of introducing
myself to Mr.. Shopland, whose interest
in my evening has been unvarying, and
whose unlimited company have been
compelled to bear with, and suggested
that, as was on my way back to Cur
zon street, he had better come in and
have a, drink and tell me what it was
all about. arranged that he should
find Miss Hyslop here, and for per-
son of observation, which flatter my
self to ne. it was easy to discover the
interesting fact that Mr.. Shopland and
Miss Daisy Hyslop were not strangers.
Now tell me, young lady," Sir Timothy
went on. You see, have placed my
self entirely in your hands. Never
mind the presence of these two gentle
men. Tell me exactly what you want
ed to say to me?"
'The matter is Of no great impor-
tance." Miss Hyslop declared, sin any
case 1 should not discuss it before
these two gentlemen"
Don't go for a moment, please
Sir Timothy begged, as she showed
signs of departure. Listen. want
to make suggestion to you. There
Is an impression abroad that / was in
terested in the two young men, Victor
Bidlake and Fairfax, and that l knew
something Of their quarrel. You were
an intimate friend of young Bidlake's
and presumably in his confidence. 1t
occurs to me, therefore. that Mr.. Shop
land might very well have visited you
in search Of information, linking me
up with that unfortunate affair. Hence
your little note to me-"
Miss Hyslop rose to her feet. She
had the appearance of being very
angry indeed.
do you mean to insinuate-" she
began.
Madam. insinuate nothing" Sir
Timothy interrupted sternly. II only
desire to suggest this You are
young lady whose manner of living, l
gather is to certain extent precari-
GUS. 1t must have seemed to you a
likelier source of profit to withhold
any information you might have to
give at the solicitation of a rich man,
than to give 1t free gratis and for
nothing to a detective. Now am
right?"
Miss Hyslop turned towards the
door. She had the air Of a person who
had been entirely misunderstood.
~ wrote you out of kindness, Sir
Timothy" she said in an aggrleved
manner. 81 shall have nothing more
to say on the matter-to you, at any
rate"
Sir Timothy sighed.
"You see," he said. turning to the
others, II have lost my chance of con-
cillating a witness. My check-book re-
mains locked up and she has gone over
to your side"
She turned around suddenly
"You know that you made Bobby
Fairfax kill Victor" she almost
shouted.
Sir Timothy smiled In triumph