Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-08
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ton as to his identity when the Off
Ger, young artillery lieutenant, ar
rived. He took a long look at the
four men, examining them from head
to foot, and asked, "And the ithers!
Zone is pilot in my squadron
The two Frenchmen escaped with us
from Quimper. They are anxious to
join General de Gaulle's forces OF
Free Frenchmen."
"Your papers, please"
Hutch explained that they had beer
taken away by the Germans.
The officer was polite, but suspic.
ious. "Then I shall have to detain
you until your are identified by the
Air Ministry"
There was something vaguely IA
miliar about the countryside to the
American. He felt as though he had
been here before, or at least near here
"Where are WEI" he asked.
Southern Kent" the officer an
swered.
II thought so. Aren't we some
where near the home of Lord and
Lady Harrowsdale, The Downs?"
The officer looked at him in sur
prise. eyes" He pointed. otis a.
bout ten miles over there" -
"Will their identification suffice ?"
"Of course"
There was only room for one person
in the lieutenant's car, so Rusty,
Henri and Pierre remained behind.
Wendy was standing on the lawn
when they came up, and recognized
David in spite of his disguise. She
ran forward and threw herself into
his arms, half sobbing, half laughing,
and held him tightly to her. "David,
David. ] knew you'd come"
She was surprised to feel him stiff
fen and draw away from her even
before they had kissed, and still more
to see him dash madly up
She turned to the young officer.
Has he gone mad?"
"I'm sure I don't know, Miss Bruce.
man came to the door and when
saw him-well, you know
what he did,"
"That must have been de Beers.
Will you come with me, Lieutenant,
Iuickly?"
The sight that greeted them in the
sitting room was one that Wendy
would remember all the rest Of her
ife. The room was in great disorder,
rs if there had been a terrific fight;
n the center on the floor was David
sitting on the stomach of a struggling
form. In his right hand, raised a.
Dove his head, was heavy Chinese
vase, and he was shouting, I'D brain
l knew where to strike"
Standing above David, and purple
With anger, was Lord Harrowsdale,
md behind him stood Her Ladyship,
IN expression of complete amazement
IN her face. what do you mean by
attacking my guest?" His Lordship
beloved. "Call the police and have
his vagabond arrested. I'll"
Wendy's voice cut in. "That's not
! vagabond, father. That's David
Light was beginning
o dawn on her but to save her soul
he couldn't put two and two togeth-
n and get four.
II don't care who he is. He has
10 right to attack my friend de Beers.
BY George, I'll"
David looked up from his victim for
he first time. what do you mean,
lie Beers? Pm sitting on Herr Cap
,ain Fritz Won Spec, one of the most
German spies. And I'll
continue to sit here until he's under
guard. What's more, if he moves I'll
.I'll liquidate him!"
At that instant there was a move
ment at the door, and two gardeners
carrying between them a
body. Begin your Lordship's par
don," the elder one began, laying the
corpse on the floor, "We found this
gentleman buried under a hayrick.
Dead, Your Lordship. Stabbed in the
back"
Lord Harrowsdale, assisted by the
artillery officer, searched the man
carefully for Identification, but even
the marks in his we'll cut clothing had
been ripped out.
II think" Lady Harrowsdale said,
"that great mystery has been solved,
thanks to our young American friend.
It is my belief that the dead man is
de Beers"
David Hutchinson, back at his post