Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-10-13
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Fu Manchu VanIsIhes

shadowine you for nearly week! You see, knew
you trying to get in touch with the little red
head and his orders were, f you succeeded, to trans
fer all his attention to the girl when she EFF yOu. he
did so tonight, and had no idea you somewhere
behind! He reported TO me that Mienon had just
gone into Ruskin Street."
Gregory forced pale grin. Thank you. Ser
eeant," he said weakly.
Scotland Yards crime map has red ring drawn
around this area" NayIand Smith explained. I'VE
have suspected that Flu Manchu had hideaway here.
The japanese artist who reconstructed this place dis
appeared six months ago, and certain DR.. Gottfeld
took the apartment over, though the name Of Dr..
Steiner appears on the plate"
"Of course, Gregory broke in. "Gottfeid w1sthe
name the hotel manager called Flu Manchu when
they came TO my suite. Have you got him.?
Nayland Smith shook his head erimly. "I'm
afraid he has done another Of his vanishing tricks.
The raid squad brought along IS searching every
Granny. But my guess is that Fu Manchu has slipped
away TO one Of his old haunis near Lmehouse."
He motiOned to the Sergeant. who brought in a
man Of perhaps fifty whose eyes had that peculiar
elaze which showed he had been under Flu Manchu's.
hypnotic spell. But al least we've rescued q man
who may be able to give great deal Of informa-
ton about Fu Manchu's operations Dr.. Allen, this
IS DR.. CASTOR BFeon Besides being famous French
entomoIoeist, he Is Mienon's faiherr'
Thank God you've saved hmI" Gregory said, as
ne gipped the scientists limp hand. But, Smith,
have you rescued Mienon?"
Nayland Smith slapped him on the shoulder. I'VE
got her with two Of Dr.. Fu Manchus henchmen who
were trying to force her into a motor launch. had
her taken to my apartment" As Gregory looked at
him gratefully. he smiled that boyish grin. Shes
your responsibility now"
Ten minutes later Gregory walked past guard
and into Maryland Smiths large boOk-lined study
Mienon sprang up from chair near the window and
ran TO him, her eyes wild with terror.
"Greeory! You must compel them 70 let me co."
she CRED "Fu Manchu will kill my father Il do not
return to him." She stared at Gregory IN bewildeE-
ment. why do you smiIe?" she asked sharply.
6ut Gregory was looking beyond her to the
door and Mignon turned A little sigh Of JOY escaped
her as she ran to her father. My child, my child,
DIR. Breon muitered, awkwardly patting her Shout
der. The nightmare is finished Mignon. We have
both been freed from the terror Of Dr.. Flu Manchu.
oh what they've done to you these past two
wears my father" she whispered.
Gregory crossed the room swiftly and stood at her
side his arm around her shoulders we have MN
right in no time" he promised. All he needs IS rest
and the care we'll give him"
MRnon's head came back. and the tears were
gone What was more, the look Of infinite sadness nc
remembered from their first meeting was gone 100
In IFS place there was sparkle that danced IN INC
Iipht Of the lamps with swift invitation.
~ think il is quite safe for you now TO love ne'
Gregory" she said
He took her into his arms. me |"~