Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-23

IN LESS my soul, sir, what was
- that?" he gasped.
"A searchlight," explained.
IL "Mincfin told me that they
had one in the tower"
Course their spying waysl" he ex-
claimed. with an abrupt yehemence
that aStonished me-. las though man
friend without their wanting to know
all about It'll It's a strange household,
sir"
He lifted his hat and hurried back
toward the house. Presently fol-
lowed his example and returned to my
room. Here found a surprise in store
for me. Seated In the easy chair that
I had drawn up to the fire was the
young lady who. had travelled down
with Donkin from London that after
noon. She was still wearing the dark
red gown and tam-o'-shanter in which
she had arrived. Her feet were upon
a cigarette from the opened box that I
had left. She started at my unex-
pected appearance.
Heavens, how you scared mel" she
exclaimed. Els this house all secret
doors and passages2 Don't any one
walk about like Christian being?
Il believe they generally do" I as
sured her. II haven't seen much of the
place myself yet. Making yourself COM
Portable, hope?"
She turned her head and looked al
me for moment through her dark
velvety eyes.
"Oh, I'm o. K, thanks" she re-
marked. sinking little lower in the
chair. Give me the creeps, this placs
does, though. Tell me about Jim. You
got him off all right?"
With about five minutes to spare, p
] answered, drawing up another and
smaller chair to the side Of the hearth
rug. "Mr. Joseph himself, believe II
was, arrived with a small band of des-
peradoes before the motor boat was out
Of sight"
She looked thoughtfully into the fire
and I found myself studying her. Hel
frock was daring, but in its way we'll
fashioned. It disclosed the lines of hei
exquisite little figure with purposeful
artistry. Her dark, glossy eyebrows
were gathered together IN little frown
and her brilliantly colored lips were
distinctly pouting.
why can't they leave me alone
that's what want to know" she asked
81 expected you're wondering why any
two men should go kind of wild about
me-"
She showed her beautiful white teeth
as she smiled, and her soft, dark eye:
coquetted tor mine. She was thu
London type, without a doubt, the chile
Of the East End streets, but she hai
her charm.
You're eood-looking enough to tur.
any ones head" assured her, but
you must remember that I'm grea
deal older; besides, I'm rather dull
person.
You amt going to put on airs will
me all the time hope?' she said. Ther
she stood upon tiptoe, smacked m.
cheek lightly with her hand, and dartet
away with little mocking laugh. Fol
a moment fingered there, must con
feSs. half angry. Then ] forgot al
about it: From somewhere in the up
per regions of the house came the mos
appalling Shrek Of terror I had eve
heard in my life. .A..,-s-
never doubted but that this was
Job for me in my new capacity as pro
tector Of the household, and sprintet
of down the corridor toward the hall
meaning to ascend at once to my em
ployer's room. had scarcely gon
half dozen PAGES, however, before Mis-
Essiter appeared around the cornel
coming toward me. There was n
sign Of alarm in her face. She wa
calm indeed and unriif1ed.
Didn't you hear that cryY" ] ex
claimed. There is something wron
In your tlncle's room" j,
There's nothing wrong that nee
concern you Mai. Owston," she assure
me coldly. when you are wantet
you will be summoned"
Her demeanor seemed to me, wit
the echoes of that cry In my ear
Supplying. There was q supercilioi
turn to her lips as she stood there, bal
ring my progress. 1t flashed into m
mind that she had probably see
Rachel run laughing to her room.
But surely" protested, "somethir
must be wrong up there. Some Oh
must be in distress Of some sort"
Nothing that is happening is ar
concern of yours" she insisted. "Whe
your services are needed, you Will |
sent for. was on my way to speak
you"
"Will you come into my room?"
invited, turning back reluctantly.