New Britain herald., 1924-12-16
VII - PROTECTING PAMELA BEGIN HERE TODAY

square Wltn ms employers, ana that he is constantly annoying her with proposals of marriage. Pamela also tells Fellowes that she believes Arundill Is plotting the death of her brother, simply because he knows too much about his affairs. Pamela says that two shots fired In the air will be a signal that she Is In dan ger. Now Jack Vereker is called away on business for Arundill, and hs asks Fellowes to protect Pamela. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 Fellowes' heart leaped within him and 1t was only with an effort that he succeeded in remaining outward ! ly calm.
 T see. You'd like her to trot round with me whenever she feels inclined" He flushed suddenly be- heath the tan. Did your sister sug- gest this?"
 Vereksr surveyed the back of his hand.
 T don't remember. We were talk ing things over last night and I be- leve the idea was my own"
 She offered no objection?"
 "On the contrary. Look here, Eel loves, ] don't think I quite follow you. What in the name of goodness are you driving at?"
 Corrigans second h command held his head obliquely.
 I'm not very well up in these matters; 1t had never occurred to me that a woman like Miss We're. ker would want 10 hang around with feller for | week or ten days on end. As far as I'm concerned, there's nothing I'd like better in the world"
 Vereker thrust his hands into hit pockets.
 T wish you, meant that" he said.
 The taller man gasred,
 "Eh?"
 You said there was nothing you'd like better"
 There isn't"
 T wish from the bottom of my heart l could believe you. It'd ease my mind tremendously. D'you think don't know" he continued fierce ! ly. what Arundill's game is with regard 10 Us both? D'you think I don't realize what an ass was 10 show my hand? Every time he's sent me on these fools errands I've Sl1TearaI aur,niau pf iy1 f6r hnn sake, Arundill wants Pamela--and he'd like to know I was at the bot tom of the sea. I've been fired at twice lately, If anything should happen to me"
 The other caught his hand. You can count on me abso- lutely - and unconditions You understand me, don't youo"
 Fereker returned his grip warm ly.
 Thanks" he muttered hoarsely.
 You're a brick, Fellowes. Er- what are you drinking?"
 Out Of the corner of his eye Eel loves caught the slim form of aP. mela standing in the doorway.
 What are you two conspiring?" she inquired gatly coming toward them
 "Fellowes was just saving that q whiskey at sundown-'
 How disgustedly unromantic, You won't have to wait very long. for I saw a boy polishing the glasses a couple Of minutes ago" IL was when Pamela was offictat, ing with the soda that Fellowes' head came very close to hers.
 You look thoughtful, Mir Eel loves"
 T vas wondering" he replied. whether youIl ever get tired Of fraterniztng with the enemy"
 "Iellowes has been good enough 70 suggest you should ride around nth him while I'm in Labuan," in- terposed her brother.
 She laughed a little unea silly.
 I'm afraid the enemy vii! b. trighttully bored
 'Not this enemy" said FelIowes earnestly
 And then, close upon the heen ~ being hlisstully pitch-forked into The company of the lady of his creams came the inevitable encoun- ter With Arundill.
 He was strolling back from We're. Eers just after nightfall and was making for the boundary wire when ? voice hailed him from the dark. ness
 Who's that"
 FelloTes Of orane. Puteh Who're you?"
 4 figure stepped launtilv on 10 '}-e path and deposited 6 hurricane lamp on the ground at Fellowes feet. He faced the first assistant, his hands resting lightly on his hips, "ls head and shoulders thrust for. ward.
 T expect you know me well enough by now" he said thick!y. I'm Arundil! and I'd be interested 10 learn why you find 1t necessary 10 trespass on my territory"
 A cold gleam came into Fellowes' eye.
 I'm afraid that's nv affair"
 On, I'm not sugEestin' you look tn so frequently to see me"
 ! don't" said Fellowes with sl- most unnecessary emphasis.
 The other changed his tactics.
 I suppose Tereker knows VOL visit his sister at any old hour?
 Yes"
 And that she rides with you. 'vrcher at ,-n,,r rl.nn s ,