Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-03-14
Continued from Yesterdays Starr


AS Mr.. Molloy walked UP and down
frowning intently, there were moments
when his back was turned toward
Jane. The first time this happened
James hand took hold of the thin papers
and doubled them in half. The next
time that it happened she doubled them
again. She went on doubling them
until the large thin sheaf had become
a small fat wad. Then whilst Mol
loy's back was turned she lifted her
skirt and pushed the wad down inside
her stocking top. When MolIoy faced
her again her hands were folded on
her lap.
81 really must be going" she said.
He threw her an odd sidelong glance,
1t made Jane feel a little cold
"Since you heard so much just now,
| don't doubt you heard Ember tell me
just how convenient this place would
be for putting some one that wasn't
wanted out of the way?"
Eyes, 1 heard what he said" said
Jane, but I'm afraid Mr.. Ember
doesn't know everything. AS far as
remember, he described these passages
as place no one knew anything about
He did," said Mo1loy, staring.
Jane gave a little laugh, and felt
pleased with herself because it sounded
steady
well. to my certain knowledge, three
other people know the way in here"
she said.
Molloy showed signs Of uneasiness
Meaning you and me and d. since
you heard the rest, I'm supposing you
heard me name Number One"
"Oh, I didn't mean you and me at
ALL" said Jane. 81 was thinking of
two quite different people, and as to
Number One, 1 could answer that better
If l were sure who Number One was.
The third person I'm thinking of may
be Number One, or may not. I'm not
sure"
Pm thinking said Molloy-"Im
thinking you know too much. I'm
thinking you know a deal too much"
Jane met his eyes full. Her own
were steady, his were not.
Are you going to tell Mr.. Ember.
and let him eliminate me?"
Molloy gave a violent start.
Where did you hear that?" he said.
at wasn't 1 who heard that, it was
Renata. 1t was one of the things that
made her so anxious to change places
with me-"
And what made you willing to
change with herr" Molloy's voice was
harsh with suspicion.
Il hadn't a job, or any relations to
go to. had exactly one-and-sixpence
in the world. didn't know where l
was going to sleep that night-that's
pretty awful for girl, you know; and
then Renata was so frightened.
''She would be- was Molloys COM
ment. ''And weren't you frightened
now?"
Il suppose I was" said Jane.
You had need to be-" The some
thing that had made Jane feel cold
before was in Molloy's look and
voice. You had need to be more
AFRAID than you've ever been in your
life. Renata would have stayed
quiet, but nothing would serve you
but you must push, and poke, and
pry. What were you doing here al
all now, will you tell me that? Who
showed you how to get down here
You say there are others who know
the secret-who are they? Tell me
that, will you who are
they" Molloy's sudden passion took
Jane by surprise. Her heart began
to beat, and she had difficulty in con.
trolling her voice.
Which question am I to answer
first?" she said. Shall I begin al
the beginning? I found the passages
by accident :" Molloy gave
an impatient snort. Yes, I die
really, on my word of honor. ]
couldn't sleep and came down to gel
book. 1 was standing in the shad-
ow and I saw some one come out OF
the paneling. Next night I thought
I'd try and find the place. The same
person came downstairs and went
through the door in the wall.
followed"
was II Ember?"