Evening star., 1936-11-22
Mogoxins Section

Mary; be careful. Why do you suppose this
Judas is in the door,"
us that what you call it?" said Mary, bit
terly. Perhaps it's there as reminder, or to
make you feel at home!'
You're wrong. It's here because they in
tend us to talk and you can be sure somebody
is islistening to every word we say" He scowled
But why? What are we here for?"
Espionage" said Mary
Espionage" He laughed That's good!''
Mary did not join in his laughter. mot so
silly. she said. You stole something worth
great deal of money. That our affair - yours
and mine. But what did you put in its place?
What did you send through me to the enemy?"
oh" said John slowly. That's bad; yes,
can see it might turn out ugly. For you as
well as me-yes. quite ugly. But, my dear, why
should steal when there's million dollars
waiting for me any time want to go back"
so you knew!" breathed Mary.
Knew WHAT"
About your money"
"Of course knew. Who didnt?''
Then - why - why"
Il took your precious bauble," he broke in
hastily, simply for your sake and its own.
It's safer this minute than it has been any
time during the centuries since it came to life,
and by now message is on the way to its true
owner. If you had read what l scribbled on the
worthless thing gave you in exchange, you
wouldn't have been so dumb as to take me for
thief. And you'd have been free - safe in
France"
John, oh. John! She stepped close to the
door and managed to thrust her hand side
ways through the barred aperture. John,
I'm glad was dumb; I've never been so glad
about anything in my whole life."
He stroked her fingers his face grave Il
guess we've both been fools, he said presently;
Il, bigger one than you. What gets me is the
time element. How could they find out 50
quickly?" His eyes darted to her face. Wait,
now; how did you get back?' She told him the
whole CHASTITY story. "Ah," he murmured,
''Theophile Amad. That makes it worse That
makes it black"
What's going to happen? What will they
do to u.s."
There's only one guess" said John, "and
we'll soon find out if I'm right"
Scarcely were the words out of his mouth
when both doors were thrown open and guards
entered John was hustled along in front and
Mary close behind, down an interminable
corridor. A huddle of frightened human be-
ings, urged on by soldiers, pressed after them.
At the end of the hall they entered an oblong
room where three judges, charged with the
enforcement of martial law, were waiting.
Johns was the first case. Theophile Amad
stepped forward as the sole witness, but an
eye witness. He was at ease, oozing content
ment. Whatever had been his original scheme
against his enemy he had abandoned it for
the true story of the map. What invention of
his could possibly be more damning? Mary
stared at him, stunned by the color his mere
tone was giving to the truth. Then she heard
the prosecutors incisive voice, addressing
John.
did you give her the map. or didn't you?
Answer, yes or no"
YES" said John sullenly.
Let's waste no time, gentlemen" barked
the presiding judge. Il take it the wall is
indicated
1.-The wal" echoed his colleagues.
Next prisoner
Mary was thrust forward. "Seaorito," said
the prosecutor. did you deliver the map in
question across the border. or did you not?
Yes or no. please"
Mary glanced wildly about in search of a