New Britain herald., 1924-03-04
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY When he proposed a second pint they actually grew solemn, and when
 were almost prepared to treat him
 with respect.
 The pair were spending very
 pleasant and profitable evening with
 this stray and thirsty rodomont.
 They drank noisily And noisily
 and repeatedly Jake smacked his lips thereafter, drowning a little as he
 savored the draught.
 "I don't think it's as good as the
 last" he complained.
 1 The Colonel picked uphis own tankard with solicitude and took 8
 pull at it,
 "I have drunk better" he boasted Hut 'sgood enough. and just the
 same as last. Just the same"
 May be my fancy" said Jake, at
 which his companion nodded. Then the Colonel fell to talking yoluably, boastfuly.
 The landlady. who began to mis- l like their looks. drew wear The i Colonel beckoned her nearer still, and thrust piece of gold into her harH,
 Let that pay the reckoning" said he, very magnificent
 The Colonel resumed his talk. Whether from the soporific dresri- ness Of this or from the potency of the libations, Jake's eyel;ds were growing so heavy that he appeared 10 have u difficulty in keeping them from closing, whilst Nat was hardly in better case. Presently, surrender ing to the luxurious torpor that per- ,aded him, Jake folded his arms upon the table, and laid his sleepy head upon them.
 At this, his fellow took alarm. and leaned across In an attempt to rouse him.
 Hi! Jake! We gotter carry . ladyship home,"
 "Dammcr ladyship," gruntcd Jake in the very act Of falling asleep.
 With dazed eyes Nat looked help lessly at the Colonel and shaped his lips to utterance by visible effort.
 "Too much drink" he said thickly. Not used wine"
 He made a feeble attempt to rise. failed, and then, suddenly resigned himself Like Jake, who was al- ready snoring he made on tho table pillow of his arms, and lowered his head to it.
 In a moment both the chairinen were soundly asleep.
 Colonel Holles softly pushed back his stool and rose.
 He lnrchcd ont of the corner, and the hostess hearing him move came forward. He took her by inc arm with one hand, whilst with the other, to her amazement, he pressed sec end gold piece into her palm. He closed ,one eye solcmnly. and pointed to the sleeping twain.
 "very good fellows friends O mine," he informed her. Very drunk. Not used wine. Lerrem sleep in peace.
 She smirked. clutchinE that second precious piece. Indeed, your honor, they may sleep and welcome. We've paid for their lodgings"
 Holes considered her critically. Goo woman. We're a goo woman" He considered her further. Hand some woman. Lerrem sleep in peace. Gobbless you.
 He loosed her arm, reclcd away q little, swung round, and lurched out of the place and off down the street. | Having gone some little way, he halted unsteadlly and looked back. 1 He was not observed. Having as- sured himself of this, he resumed his way, and it is noteworthy that he no Icnger staggered. His step was now'I brisk and certain. He flung somc- 1 thing from him as he went. and i there was faint tinkle of shivering | glass. It was the pbisl that had | the powerful narcotic which 1 hn had added 10 his guests wine.
 The hour Of seven was striking l rom st. Clements Danes as he 1 Dassed the back door Of the play l .ouse and the intended chair that ! waited there for Miss Farquharson. ! Tarthed down the narrow street a .ouple of men were lounging who at | | little distance might have been mis- aken for the very cbairmen he had tiI lu NHN AtFHVuSSs Their plain liveries at least were very imilar. and they were covered with road round hats identical with those f Miss Farquharson's bearers. worn t an angle that Jeff their faces carcely visible.
 Sauntering casually. Colonel HoIies anne up with them. The street was practically unten- uted A
 "Is all weli7" he asked them. |
 They nodded, and louHged along, ventually to lean against the thea er wall in the neighborhood Of the hair. obviously it's bearers.
 Hoiios took cover in a dooraay. I, FiIrHre he could watch tbe scene Of ction. and there disposed himself 10 raft.
 Al last. at g little after half-past igit, when already objects were be- onIc indistinrtIy visible al little istauce. the actress made her sp- z sarancc in the doorway. She came accompanied by Mr. Eetterton, and sas followed by tho thester door etper. She paused 10 deliver 10 the 4tter certain instructions in th. natter of her packages. then Mr. Bet srton escorted her cailantiy 10 her