Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-11

graph in your room, were once a member Of
the Thespian Society at Cambridge. Nothing
like an early start in amateur theatricals to
give you good grounding in the art of max
ing up. You don't remember me, NJ Redoux,"
Peter Hames went on, turning toward him,
but came to you seven years ago when you
taught me that trick of throwing a man on
his back. You taught it to young Christian,
too. I saw him do 1t to man hired to try
to steal his pocketbook few minutes ago.
YES you ought to be interested in each
other" he continued meditatively. Christian
here speaks of being half invalid, but Oh-
served in his room he uses the same weight
dumb-bels as do, and you've only to shake
hands with him to know what sort Of grip
he's got. But perhaps, after ALL this intro
duction is unnecessary. Some of those after
noon dasheS OF yours, Christian, on your
motor bicycle have led you toward Nice and
NJ. Redoux's academy"
I'VE have had quite enough" Christian
gasped. What you going to do?"
We are all going to have one long drink
together" Hames announced land afterward
we are going into the corner there to talk
business"
A T HAS the next morning Peter Hames
strolled into the bank, and, finding the
manager disengaged, took him by the arm and
led him into his Office.
"Pontifex," he asked what would be your
attitude supposing anonymous person
returned to you that 10000 in Bank Of Eng
land notes, a million in francs and a bundle
of bonds?"
Speak plainly" Pontifex begged
What mean, then, is this" Peter Hames
said. You have offered thousand pounds re.
ward, not for the apprehension of the robbers,
I notice, but for a return of the money. II the
you be satisfied"
Il should laundering we'll say So" Pontifex
agreed emphatically.
Peter Hames threw a brown paper package,
which he had been carrying, onto the table and
cut the strings. .
Count EN- out" he enjoined. They are an
there. No questions, mind. AS a matter Of
fact, picked 'em up in the street"
Peter Hames climbed the steps to the Royalty
bar as the clock struck IL. AS usual the place
was crowded. This time a new form Of excite
ment prevailed. Before he had even reached
table several young women bore down upon
him. Syb1, however, brushed them lightly TO
side.
This is my pet victim" she insisted, pro.
ducing square card decorated with ribbons
you know what you're in for I suppose Mr..
Hames?"
mot the slightest idea"
Its collection day for the English and
American Hospital"
She presented the card. He looked down at
the list Of names. Then he felt in his waist
coat pocket and produced slip Of paper.
You relieve me-" he confded "of an en-
barrassment."
She unfolded it, careleSSly enough Then as
she looked at the draft, the color slowly faded
from her cheeks.
The whole affair is wonderfully arranged
he said smiling and dropping his voice a little.
The bank has its money-and no questions
asked. The matter is closed and your hospital
Is a thousand pounds better off,"
She looked at him mstily.
AND l have gained a wonderful friendf~
You didn't know, am convinced of that's
he assured her.
There was terrible, haunting guess In my
brain all the time" she whispered
The thousand pounds on YOUR card - ha
suggested, they went off to lunch chad
better be anonymous"