New Britain herald., 1925-07-28
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 fish countryman, finds blood in his rain gauge on the morning of the murder of Sir Francis Lathrop.
 Sir Guy Lathrop, nephew of Sir Francis, and engaged to Margaret. only daughter of the murdered man, is suspected Of tho murder and es- capes arrest by going into hiding. Meanwhile
 Adrian Klyne, detective employed by Margaret. working with Adea Larkin, has obtained evidence against the Honcybuns and their chauffeur. Wilmot, called Monkey Face.
 In revenge Monkey Face has hid den himself in a cave back of the Iarkin home, with intention of kid mapping Adela and bringing Klyne within striking distance through the capture. Adela has left the house to pick berries near the cave and Wilmot has been watching her through a spy-hole.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY He had made other spy-holes than the one commanding the gar den door, and from one Of these he watched his prospective victim at her pleasant task. Never had she looked so desirable 10 his satyr-like eyes. She was steadily filling her basket but now and again she would neglect it to pop one of the ripe berries into the red, inviting lips through which had flowed the treacherous words that had Iured him to the horrors of the third de- gee.
 He tested the lashngs which he had made ready, throwing his whole weight on them to see 1T they would stand the strain. Then he experi- mcnted with the moose and, finding all correct, returned to the spy hole and gloated over the luscious love tiness among the bushes. Presently g satanic smile crept over his hide out features as an idea for possess ing himsclE of the Rector's daugh ter flashed across the mad riot of his brain.
 Once, on one of his prowlings, he had seen Miss T.arkin release a snarcd rabbit from the spring. She was evidently full Of pity for stricken animals, and hc would play upon tho gentle attribute which he considered weakness.
 A toss of the dainty head and a shifting Of the basket to the crook of her arm told the watcher that the basket was full and the girl was about 10 descend 10 the level of the shelter. A few moments later she came tripping down the precipitous path and as soon as she was oppo site the shelter, heading for the door in the garden wall, Wilmot made his play. Once, twice three times he initiated the plaintiVe mew of a kitten.
 It was all over in ten seconds. Adcla set down her basket and dart cd into the shelter. Before she knew what had happened 10 her she was tied up in several knots and firmly secured 10 the upright, with Monkey-Face grinning at her. Pretty little kitten. ain't =" he mouthed. You can stroke me If you like, but no endearing names will be permitted, because I'm going 10 stop yer rowling with this nice little gag"
 Adela was not going to pander to his sense Of victory by struggling or raising cries that would have been choked into silence. Though she was far from resigned 10 the fate that threatened, she submitted with d quiet dignity that would have held a note of warning for her cap tor had he known her better. A sunny, mischievous Adela was as harmless as a butterfly, but the dignifed, restrained variety was a parsonage to be afraid ot
 Now, missy" said Wilmot when he had settled the bonds and the gag 10 his liking "I shan't hurt you if you act good and pretty. If you don't you'll be sorry as ever you was born. You have got 10 write a letter to your pal what calls him. self Bulpeter. asking him to come and rescue you. Cut out for the bold hero, aint he?"
 Adcla gave no sign. In fact she couldn't. The gag prevented speech; the rope chained her limbs to the upright.
 Nod your head if you mean yes; shake it if you mean ho,' he grinned at her.
 Adela nodded, her face express sionlcss She was not averse from the proposal that she should com municate. even under supervision, with her new colleague who was now also her lover. IL would go hard with her if she could not de- vise means for running a crypto- gram into the communication which should inform her friend of the state of affairs. or at any rate warn him against falling into a trap. For she shrewdly suspected that heI gaoler was intending 10 use her a' a dccoy, after which, his main pur' pose achieved, Wilmot would breat faith with her and work his wicked will.
 He produced writingpad ant fountain pen, eased the rope loopec round her wrists, and placing th' pen in her hand. held the pad il front of her.
 Write at my dictation," he com manded, then stopped and scratched his head. How far have you go with him?" he lcered. Will dear est do for a beginning - com' natural likc?"
 Adela nodded emphatically. Here goes then" proceeded th' dictator Take it down word fo word. and no tricks, mind. It wil