The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-31

lie said heatedIy. 'sThe Gray house
isn't hotel where one checks out and
is promptly forgotten"
fortunately for u.s." said Mr. Ap-
pleton, "you did check out"
THAT silly lying doesn't impress
me-"
Leslie was annoyed that the wild
faun and the woman found In his as.
surance something almost humorous.
"But you have checked out-oh,
dear me, yesl" Mr.. Appleton took
from his pocket the letter that Les
lie wrote to Celia. "Miss llanby will
find this tomorrow. The references
hidden from us will be clear to her
You have had quarrel, 1t seems,
and, with the folly expect from
youth, you have decided to go away.
Very well, Mr.. Barron, you have car.
ricd out your threat. Do you think
Miss Celia will sink her pride to send
out an alarm for you? No! This
stupid, unappreciatiye lad.' she will
say, will come back later to be for
given. He shall find that there are
others to console me- Her parents,
being still amazingly wrapped up in
themselves, will not worry. Until i
read this, was little perturbed at
the situation; but you have clarified
it."
Leslie opened his mouth to speak,
but thought better of it. He was
about to remind Appleton that the
household would be alarmed because
he had gone away in evening clothes,
leaving his other belongings In dis.
array, and had neglected to take It's
automobile.
1--WE have attended to all that"
Appleton said kindly, guessing his
thoughts. "Ch, dear me. yesl A life.
time of a business in which detail
plays so important a part is great
aid. shall presently pack your grip.
/ have keys to every room In the
house. shall bring them TO ron
here. Your car will be removed by
James. II Will be In philadelphia by
noon. Tomorrow night you would
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our guest here for d time.
'-ANhere are we?a Leslie demanded.
Ills spirits had fallen. The Barruns
we're accustomed TO his absences and
long silences. The unfortunate letter
would exasperate Celia. For some
weeks, at all events. he would be an
unsoueht prisoner.
In Westcbester county," replied
Mr.. Appleton. ave are the guests of
one who is dear to me-" He bowed
with distinguished courtesy to the
lady. "Ycu will have no opportunity
to escape"
Sam held for ransom?"
"You are held because it would be
announcement to let you CO."
"You said it'll" James commented.
$50 mighty inconvenient that it
wouldn't make me sleep no worse If
| had orders from the chief to croak
you'll"
Luigi here made his expressive
gesture of Sitting windpipe.
A sudden panic swept over Leslie.
lit WIS AOl uSCu WIFI
criminals. The sense of real danger
came to him. He had no chance to
escape, and at least two of three men
were openly hostile. 1t must be that
he was importing the success of some
secret affair. The two might sway
Appleton to their views. lie glanced
at them wildly.
"You can't get away with muir.
der!" he cried.
eve should not try" Appleton told
him considerably. ut would be an
accident. Your body would be picked
up In the sound. We might even ar
range that 1t should be clad In q
swimming costume. rather think
the Thimble islands would be suit.
able-somewhere near Stony creek"
"Why frighten the nice-looking
boy?" suggested the woman. In her
caressing voice. ut is only If we
think he is trying TO escape that we