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went on: “Well. I suppone what you ; “Thil ‘8 entirely your alfair. Captain have to say will keep. What I have Sarcoma." said I, “and you may do won't. it we are either at no to get any ' what you like with your own proper- turther. We ma upon equal urns , ty.ff._l'tumodtn~fiood. f‘Youwm find ganja. Gmtorex, as you will 9“.“ ~h§§mfihgllf1m¢ â€". ‘Elamnot'heretodimmycm mmbuttolistentomm' hid L “What have you to say?‘ 3’ made 3 slight trimace, deliver- In: it instinctively to‘Sheppard and But, upon the other hand. where do you stand? I ask you to consider that. And what price do you put on your chances? You have, I should soon. on your appearance in the race. Bit you have sharp eyes, sir. and you are a sharper man than I had reckoned. tar as to say that I thought I hat; yoo cornered yesterday. Yasterday morn- hg I would not have put 2 crowns up- “To be brief, Mr. Greatorex." he said, “I have come ‘to strike a bargain with you. I will confess that so far you have outmaneuvered us. I will go so Sercombe stared. somewhat discom- posed by this deliverance. but. recover- lng himself. smiled genially. “The pride, sir. is on my side to encounter so pleasant a gentleman.” Then he looked at me. “I‘take it. Mr. Greatorex, that I my state my business here." “By all means." I answered curtly, “and the sooner the better.” hope. but of no occupation and a vast deal of ambition, who is proud to make the acquaintance of so notorious a tree companion as yourself.” “Allow me to introduce myself." said Sheppard politely. stepping forward, “since Mr. Greatorex has overlooked the formality. Reginald Sheppard. Captain Sercombeâ€"a gentleman. as I “These are my friends." said I. “from whom I have no secrets." “Ah, here is my young friend of tho claret!" he exclaimed lightly. nodding briefly to Montgomery. who fixed a ctolid and somewhat glowering glance upon him. Then his eye fell on Shep- pard. whom he observed with dispas- Iionate curiosity. “I was in hopes to have met you alone. Mr. Creator-ex." with s link hesitation showing in his voice. “Very well. come on." said I, rising. for, to say the truth. I was curious to know the man's business with me. We descended in file into the library. Ser- combe. who was staring out of the window and curling his mustache with an air of abstraction. turned rapidly and. putting his heels together, gave me a military bow. “No, no. my dear lad." said Shep- pard, with his gentle and insinuating mile. "You are too forward. too pre- cocious in your arguments. Let us bag the captain, whom. I confess. I am dying to see well basted. but let it be by more diplomatic processes.“ “An-'1 my toe." growled Montgomery, assuming a term-ions expressxon. He lucked at me. "Not at all." said I, “but since there is nothing to steal in the iibmry save some hundreds of musty column-s, let him wait upon our pleasure." "Ben- is a pretty piece of i deuce." said Sheppard. smiling. ‘ found the man. but I like him! all menus let us have him up." . -V.\. or Hood. has itâ€"Hood for choice. and {I own I u a pretty scoundrel he must be. from :m 3 gait? you Say or him. You must introduce 5 from me to your tru-nd Hood. 1 have a sure, fancy for flood." - : -.-_- “It is plain enough.” Said Sheppard. “that one of those feilows, Sorcombe “And now." 1 resumed. “we are brought front to front with affairs. We have half the papvr. How are we b get pauession of the other?" “Bravo!" said Sheppard, slapping him on the bark and smiling his pleas- Int smile. "You're the man for my mom-y. old code!" “I can tell you this, Mr. Sheppard. that it I sight either of the Scoundrels within shooting range [‘11 empty both barrels into them on the off chance. And of that I'll give ’em warning.” inltiated into the mystery. The bare facts took away his breath and in- spired him apparently more with a de aim for bloodshed than for the treasure itself. ‘ The twenty-Tour hours had passed “Since the captain gives his :79!!! #3 uneventfully at the castle. but I found 8 gentleman,” put in Sheppard; suave Iontgomery on the watch and very voice, “I think we stand on safe agei- me had armed himself with a ground. For my part I am agite will- lhotgun, which be dragged about with him very ostentatiously, and indeed I had some ado to prevent him sitting down to dinner with it. Sheppard had beendnformed of his presence. and the two promised to be capital friends. Sheppard always had a way direct to the .heart of new acquaintances and, with his indomitable gayety and his Impulsive energy, was exceedingly at- tractive to Montgomery. I myself was ing to give mine as a burglar. Sercombe flashed a glance of annoy- auce at him. “Will you be more explicit?” said I. “I thought you took me.” said be. “It's plain enough. Let us piece the document together, read it and start fair on the knowledge. That places us again on equal terms, only with this | difference, that the best man wim. Whereas now a man may be Satan used with sincere respect. tempered by himself and fail till the crack of a little awe; but the boy showed immo- doom.” diate signs of a positive atl'ection for Sheppard. That evening we held a council of war. And, first. Montgomery must be Sheppard threw an eager glance at me, and I read assent in it Nor was I l indisposed to agree to the proposal. odd and unexpected as it came and involv- PAG E TWO Montgomery on the watch. Wim.byfhpuafias The Adventurers (Continued from Page 4.) MARRIOTT WATSON impu- "Con- 1: voice, “and 1 go bail that If 1m} brought you n flammable any. With [ your permission, Hood will now retire to the kitchen." The dinner was set for 7 o'clock, and I fancy that all three looked forward to it with considerable expectation. Sercombe arrived punctual to the hour, and a little later I entered the morning . room to meet him. He sat in a chair, lounging very cozlly, a light overcoat covering his evening dms, and by his ' aide stood Hood. also in the orthodox 9 costume and looking, as I could not 5 help noticing. uncommonly spruce and } servant-like. cued himself. standing to at'ten’tiBTITk} amvenlmamandlsignedmyu- “I an here, Mr. Greatorex. to the momgnt.’ said Sercombe in his le'nure- The idea tickled me. "Let us have Hood by all means.” I said. “I had an excellent character for him from Mr. Kesteven." “I will bring Hood," said the captain gravely and, taking up his hat, made “I fancy.” he continued, smiling, “that Hood 1: not a stranger to the castle ways, and he makes a good wait- “No.” he said; “but, with Mr. Greato- rex’s permission, the other gentleman shall entertain us." “5 ; “I was in hopes." he said smiling, for he took no offense at my plainness ~ g or speech “that we might have set- gtled the matter over a little dinner. e Hood, an excellent host, I find. is anx- 'Q' E ions to show you what the Woodman re ,‘ can do when he spreads himself. And a full stomach, warmed with wine, is better for business as my 3' oung friend '9 5 here knows. But you shall hzue it your d 3 own way. ” n f “By all means let it be a dinner," , said Sheppard, suddenly springing up J from his seat. "Mr. Greatorex, I am ; sure, would be loath 'to rob you of your ' pleasure, Captain Sercombe, and in his name I make hold to ofi‘er you the hos- ‘ pitality of the castle.” The captain looked at him. and a grin spread slowly over his features. "No doubt Mr. Greatorex would gladly entertain the other gentleman,” he suggested. Sheppard shot me a glance of tri- umph. as who would say. "I thought we should corner him." 7H EYER “Not at all." said I graciously. “A distinguished soldier like Captain Ser- combe is always welcome to my house.” He hesitated. and then. coloring slight- ly. “I am not alone," said he. “I fear." said he, “that. the hospital!- ty would be telucthnt 0;. Mr. Greate- rex's part." I started in amazement and opened my mouth to refuse, but was saved the trouble by the captain‘s answer. He was a good deal disconcerted. } “Then," said Sercombe, "the sooner ,' the better, and what time better than ' today?" 3 “I agree to today,” I repIEed. “G ood' And now there remain only j the place and time. " said he. f ‘I have no wish to have my head 3 broken." said I bluffly, “or to be mlsé g‘ taken for a hnrezuaud so I sav the ca.»- tie. It you grant that, you may fix your own time." ing us, as I foresaw, in all the out- rages of actual warfare. Yet upon so pregnant a proposition r dared not ; make up my mind on the instant. and l I suppose the man saw this for. turn- ing, he moved to the windows again ; and looked out upon the lawns. humâ€" : ming to himself. Ere he had turned i again and faced me with his question in his eyes I had made up my mind. i “I agree” I said. \ ' Sheppard whistled softly and, as if f imitating the captain. leaned forth up- i on the window A light of satisfaction ‘piayed in Sercombe‘s gray- green eyes {for an instant. As for Montgomery, I do not suppose that he had any clear notion of what it was all about. “Will you be more explicit?” said I. “I thought you took me.” said he. ‘ “It's plain enough. Let us plece the document together, read it and start fair on the knowledge. That places us again on equal terms, only with this ditrerence, that the best man wins. Whereas now a man may be Satan himself and rail till the crack of doom.” Sheppard threw an eager glance at me. and I read assent in it Nor was I l indisposed to agree to the proposal. odd and unexpected as it came and involv- BI] his side flood Hood. ** 2‘” "TEM" I make no doubt you also have your: “’ in pretty safe hiding. I don’t reckon t) hunt London for a piece of. paper. But this brings me to my pointg Let us show our hands. Let me see what you have in yours, and I give you the word of a gentleman you shall see all mine.” i He paused and interrogated me a mo- ‘ ment silently. have the other, and it will an a clev- , erer man than you to and" tint-31mm, as 1' "aka .U‘ A-..k‘ .n... .I;_ I.-‘__- v- “ me wi' but those terms are impracticable. You have only one half of a secret. and we have the other, and it Will an a clev- mu managed between gentlemen. But”â€" Hb Demlexities struggled in evidence uponhilflmyethehndnnuncom- non gift of recovering himself. which I had had occasion nlreedy to admire. udlmtotdmirehimiflnmonat this moment. “You mum". It. Grectqre‘x.” he paid I door. As it closed upon him Sercombe turned to no md broke out yith em- harassment: ,, - "1 neg your puruon. 811'," ne explained, ‘ 'â€" 3 “Really, said Sheppard gently. “1 do I “but I suppose the gentleman objects gained entrai notthink‘we can invite our servantsto to my wearing it. It isn’t ‘ pretty even now it; i am am matter With “3'" weapon, sir, exactly, but I have found ”a; rut: her: V Sercombe bit h" lip, “d after ‘ it- useful, sir. I thought there would era ac glance at Hood. who still kept his atti- be no objection. Mr. Greatorex, “r. flllll “SCIâ€"fl tude, “I understand your feeling, geu- more especially as the gentleman h m ' custodian of I tlemen,” he replied, “and, in fact, I carries a revolver." He indicated , 5:; 9;?fig' sympathize With it But “ Montgomery, who grew red and stam- i taken 1 He hesitated, and I began to perceive mered: . I for the first time how tar he was in- u ' my friend Sir volved with the other and to what ex- I beg your pardon. Awfully 8011’! ceeled this (1‘ tent he was under his control. It was Flame ‘t ‘3" ”d emw” ‘ 0°“ place within 1 . from under his waistcoat he threw do (1 evldent that he was chagrined by his it on the table in from or me. ' In fetch! coo position. 1 “Leave the room, Hood.” said I. not Sheppard and I exchanged glances. . Ioever of W (I “Come sir" said Sercomhe’s voice that I had any certain intention that ’ ’ “ ll i. “In! hdrs thild he should quit us. but rather out of risingklfinan imp erstive key. but] I“ III! m C03 curiosity as to what would ensue. The "M e scene requires an exp ' "WM!!! lag. - tion- Whymnotm.noodm a a issue surpnsed me. Hood turned obe- WNW diently on his heel and made for the "h“ "‘1’“ ”P "l???“ s - mun- um- - A. , _ _ A quick exchange or glances took place between them, and then the inn- keeper turned his back on us and bus- ied himself with the plates upon the sideboard. Sercombe colored angrily and was vialbly disconcerted. “I beg your par- don, sir," said he, with a slight stam- mer, “but I have already had the honor of informing you that I am not alone in this matter." I must say that this unpleasant epi~ 3 sode at once changed the atmosphere I J t l 4 . of the room. On the whole, I did not regret this, as I conceived that we had perhaps reached the proper term of our ,1 familiarity with Sercombe. It as f strange to see the instant revolutio in our mutual attitudes. Whether Ser- combe himself had been as easy as he 3 had previously seemed. or whether he ‘ had acted a part for our benefit. I can- not say, but it is certain that now he was charged with anxiety. Now and again his eyes, putted and bloodshot. flickered uneasily on Hood. where the man stood in his corner, a memorial of black sobriety, and his demeanor was carefully under restraint. The situa- tion became a little disagreeable, and I thought the time had arrived to end it. “Captain Serccmbe." I said. quite formally, “I fancy our dinner, such as it is. is over, and if you will take no more wine perhaps we had better get to business.” “Certainly, sir,” said the captain cheerfully and draining his glass. “I am at your service." I looked at Hood. “It is time now,” said I, “that we were alone.” And I waited to see the man move. l 1 “I think. slit." said he, “that in the circumstances you will see that you 1 have overstepped the privileges of gen- - tlemen.” “The word is hardly 1n the case. I think we are agreed that it is as thieves I we meet,” interjected Sheppard smooth- ly. “You are right. Captain Sercombe,” I answered, being in my turn in com- mand of myself. “and I offer you my apology for the rudeness, but I am at least the master or my own servants, and Hood shall keep his distance and not hang about annoying my guests." With which I ordered him forthwith to the window. a command which he has- tened to obey almost by anticipation. “Captain Sercombe," I cried sharply, breaking upon the tail of Sheppard’s yarn, “these communications are not included in the compact. ” j The captain started, and his face red- ' :dened deeper, but he was always a . cool hand. i Sercombe looked at me with some asperity. 7 -v -e ___-_-_ "v -vau.u ed each other luminously, and then his lglance fell politely away. Sercombe ' still whispered and, I thought, with a growing anxiety. It was time for me to interfere. “Captain Sercombe,” I cried sharply, breaking upon the tail of Sheppard’s yarn, “these communications are not included in the compact." The captain started, and his face red- dened deeper, but he was always a cool hand. “I must ask you to remember, Mr. Greatorex," said he suavely, "that I am your guest." “That is true.” said Sheppard, nod- ding his head. Rarnnmhn lnnlvnfl of mo mm. m“..- “I see," he answered and looked down at his hands, appearing to con- sider. He lifted a big and somewhat clumsy hand and scratched his swoll- en cheek. smoothing a long wisp of red hair across his naked crown. “I canâ€" not pretend to misunderstand you," he declared at last and shot a glance aside at Hood, who had fallen slightly away from the table and stood in- tently watching the scene. “But I think it is somewhat unnecessary, Mr. Greatorex," he said. again very awk- wardly, and he laughed shortly, and again his eyes flew to Hood. directing at him. as it seemed to me in that light. a glance of warning, of appeal, even of fear. :wo men exchange glancesâ€"an inter- rogating look upon Sercombe's part, a baming and inscrutable look from Hood. There followed an instant’s pause, and then the man approached the master with the pretext of a dish. Sercombe spoke low and across his shoulder, nervously exploring the con- tents of. the dish with a spoon. Hood said nothing and, raising his eyes, soft- ly fixed them upon me at the other end of the table. For a moment we regard- ed each other luminously, and then his glance fell politely away. Sercombe still whispered and, I thought, with a growing anxiety. It was time for me to interfere. "3 very minim his old magi; {M'Kficmm trifinphuty. ' 3 dimer was served. The interior sig- .30”. I take “3:18 no longer 3 m- ' . 3 ' ' to quote the closest prices. 1 niflcance of our dinner party would not at?" N . _ have been “511,19 to a stranger, For ' “Captain Sercombe is right,” said I have lately mstalled a pneumatic i the main part, that preliminary sklr- - 3599M promptly. turning to me. plant for Lettering and Tracing ‘ We )- . . “ V , h . d d ' k , nush was occupied by conversation the i and.» by your leave. bed, I will ring ‘21:: £13m10ugf‘09!‘ an 091’" “01‘ ' most distant from the subject we all as! have him “9-” , . 1 s d ' be- : had at heart. It was Sercombe himself I u “I “099‘ your “19°75" I “3'“ fogampcwngalm a" prices ; I who set the example of reserve, and , Let us have him ‘19- certainly. WORKS.-In the rear 0! Market on fwe followed meekly 91100311. When I MM rose and when the man Cambridge-CL, opposite the Pack!” . ; my tbserve I am thinking only Qt one returned ushered him with some cere- Hom. . 3 particular point, for heaven knows that ”“3”” the table. “A Ch“? 101' Kr. . '13. 01:4qu ';his talk was sufllclently frank upon Hood, he '3"!- “Where Vi" 1°“ 3“. ’ ' . Pmprietnr f other topics. As I had occasiontotako , Mt .Hm_bl the apt-tin? T1118! 3 note now and subsequently, the man right. Please make yourself comfort» . was by nature framed for a good talk- 3 ble. We “'9 11!" W0!“ ll! excellent er. and, although he had every preju- ' dinner '9’! well served, Hr. 300d. blit’ dice against him, and started, so to ' I fear 7°“ are too late. “OHM”. ' speak, with a great handicap, he soon ‘ than of wine for Mr. Hood. Baal. ‘ wore down the feelings With Which we he” i. bum and I never conduct embarked upon the entertainment. . piece without the 33““ sherry.” ‘ And it was not until we had broached If u". elaborate irony disturbed Ser- a rt 13 fellowshi - " combe. as it seemed to do, it had no so 0 good D and the even i elect upon Hood. 1 2 ing was far spent that anything hap- , . pened to mar our growing harmony. , "1:131“? :03" 8”” I Fill in”? '1" t 60 VW* mam . . _-~â€", indeed. was not very exciting? and my mind. swaying from its polite duty. rested unconsciously upon the new inn- keeper. As I watched him I saw the are right, gendemen. I agree It fell out thus: Sercombe himself had just concluded an amusing narra- tive of his experienca among the brig- ands of Cnlabria. and Sheppard re- Sumed the conversation with an ad- venture ot his own. The evening had fallen dark and cloudy, and amid the starlike candles that illumined the room the dark figure of Hood moved noiselessly and constantly. I had heard this story of Sheppard‘r, ivhich, 3 With his gliding, serpentine trend, 3 mildew-unity of voice. “that. u . Hood made a motion of respect and you have just pronounced. we have lll‘S‘ v m Wams vanished. Sercornbe stared after him, concluded our friendly dinner, end it ‘ r»; .mediteting, and gnawed his mum 1' i9 humus that wetnrn. I tube It. « w . _ A ' with a frown, which seemed to me h) w 10‘9" that we are no ”1189! here M " ‘n ”d mtm‘“ f 11 indicate a certain touch a: music. 3‘5 the capacity of host: and guest." ’ m ', mm o: .r 0 a But he brightened at once and talked : “Prue." said I. i very freer and in his old manner tax :I “They." be exclumed trinmphandy, "a“. and 6mm dinner was served. The interior sigâ€" ' “3921!. I hike it. is no longer a m- _ . Being 3_ direct impqna I am Mile vanished. Sercolpbe stared after him. concluded our ! meditating, and gnawed his mum IUD bud-e53 t! with a frown, which seemed to me to than!“ that ‘ Indicate a certain touch of permit“, 'K the acuity 4 But he brightened at once and ”talked “Prue." said 1. very freely and in his old manner till “1399'"119 0! _â€"vâ€"â€"vâ€"" i No wine, thank you, sir.” Such us his brief Deception of the courtesiea. [sing nam- ng the brig- He unlined n pince at the back at leppard re. the captain, commanding a view of the it}: an ad- table. Sercombe spread his hands up- be evening on the table. '. and amid “Gentlemen, let us show our cards,” .-_._r_._.I AL A what weapon he likes?" Ho frowned 1n embarrassment. ”To ban waited for maxing would have (Continued on gage then Hood was hurled deftly back against the window. and Sheppard dung upon the door with a crash a long Spanish dagger. A. hush tell on the room. Sercombe turned pale. and his eyes Ihlrted un- easily. Haditbeenmurderthatwas intended? If so, I could have sworn that Sercombe was no party to it. "It appears that we can't do quite without the law," said Sheppard, plac- ing his heel upon the weapon. Hood. ‘ breathing deeply, remained in -the shadows of the window. “What does this mean?” I asked. Hood. black and lean, but immovable as to feature, stepped from his come. i “I beg your pardon. sir,” he explained, “but I suppose the gentleman objects to my wearing it. It isn‘t a pretty weapon, sir. exactly, but I have found it- useful, sir. I thought there would be no objection. Mr. Greatorex. sir. , more especially as the gentleman here carries a revolver." He indicated . Montgomery, who grew red and stam- i heart throh In the silence. and then ' suddenly there m e sharp exclame- I don from Sheppard, and the next mo- , mentlmconsclonsotaclatterhnd’ two figures struggling beside me. '11:. um: lasted but a few seconds. and ed upon the white thing under my I hand. His mouth dropped. and n por- ‘ tion or the glow receded from his race. ' Montgomery shred. A tense feeling stunned the attention at all. I felt my f Inna-O Ola-A}. I- 6L- .1!..... -_.n A-_ “I have no evidence that this ls the document.” I objected. “Nor I. In your case," he retorted. “Very well." I assented. “We will take it point by point. but I fear we shall and it a tedious job." I drew the paper from my pocket and laid it before me. At the other end of the table I could see S'ercombe's green eyes bulging in his head :3 they fasten- Sercombe lifted the decanter which stood at his elbow and filled his glass with a hand that shook. He drained it at a draft and turned to Hood. The innkeeper glided to his chair. and something passed from hand to hand. Sercombe put the torn fragment upon the table before him. He looked at me, as it inviting me to a similar dem- onstration. We were to proceed by mova, then. “I assume nothing." said '1. “Do not let us handy words.” We 11p “You assume that I have it,” he broke in, with his discordant laégh. “You are taking a good deal for granted.” mise. It you will produce your {Eag- ment of the document"â€" “No doubt,” said I in return, “but you must remember that I have al- ready had experience of your possi- bilities. But come; we shall get no further unless we can strike a compro- The captain did not color. as he might well have colored under this im- plicit distrust. As I have said. he was singular in the partial hold he kept upon his gentih‘ty. Instead he laughed. but somewhat awkwardly. ls what we are here for, but i hardly yet see my way clear to table all my tricks. Let us understand one another better.” “Thu 13 a {réry proper demand. Cap- fam‘Sercombe.” I said. “seeing that it he said. ‘ There was a momentary silence, and then I was conscious ot a slight bus- tle of excitement that stirred the room into sound. Sheppard looked at me. and Montgomery's gaze was riveted upon the captain. Saeppard coughed Emily and sipped his wine. a m ot wine for Mr. Hood. 3081‘ neon b bulfness, and I novel‘- condIICC a piece without the usual she!!!" If this elaborate irony disturbed 83' combo. as it mum! to do, it had no elect upon Hood. returned ushered hlm with acne cere- mony to the table. "A clun- for Mr. Hood," he said. “Where will you alt. Mr. 'Hoodâ€"by the captain? That's right. Please make yoonelt comfort-o ble. We have just enjoyed an excellent dinner vety well served, Kr. Hood. but' I fear you are too late. Montgomery. ‘ taken counsel with my swan! and I my friend Sir John Ciunes, hue con- cealed this (mt measure in n privy met“: ‘ 0°" place within the castle precincts md 3°“ 5° “'9' do hereby deposit an. aid manual» 35:; {mumhmmgm mtowhom. Awfuily sorry. the king for three days and three malts, but upon the fourth day. this said 15th day of April, through the ac- ‘ cursed act or traitors, the enemy hath gained entrance by the towers and even now is pressing upon the (art! non. Andthullaetdowntheeeaev- eral facts here upon the instant of the anal essayâ€"to wit. that I. being the ' custodian ot divers can“ of W goldpleeee.jewelsandthellka.dea- ; fined for hh majesty’a u... ham; Ioever of my deucendants or their law- mwmmll‘ml. lntheeventot mdumcenhlchammmde liver the our: unto his melons mu- utyXluGI'ulqu-untohbmm ooverelxnkin’otthb realm. unanti- Mlubjoccbeluheldmmttorthat 5 paper I had received from Sercombe apon the other. smoothed it with the back of a knife and. forthwith deci- ‘ pherinz the following composition. read it slowly aloud to the company: I “I. Sir Ralph \yvian. being now in my thirtieth year and upon the eve of 5 exile through the malicious treachery of friends, this 15th day of April. in the year of our Lord 1646. do hereby. as follows hereunder. give and proclaim to all or any or my descendants. law- fully begotten, or their heirs, the en- suing information. It being in the! twentieth year of the reign of our be- loved sovereign his gracious majesty and in the fifth of the lamentable and abominable strife with the disloyal houses. I was besieged in Ivor castle by one Colonel Morgan, attached to the army of the houses and more par- ticularly to the notorious traitor Sir Thomas Fairfax. I held this castle for ,’ tounded us an. as you may suppose. ‘ But Sercomhe was rarely at a loss for 1 some amazing movemeng and he knew I well enough that he was perfectly : safe with me, whereas he was also aware that I knew I was absolutely unsafe with him. Therefore he assum- ed a golden air of courtesy and lotty faith, as between gentlemen. But these I reflections are not to the point. for :therewaaLwiththetwopartsotthe‘ precious document in my hands and ; four pairs or bright eyes burning upon 6 my race with their eager interrogation. I You may conjecture my emotions and l the way my pulse ran. I spread the ‘ “Come. come. That is w'ell said and well ended." said the captain genially. and he was evidently very much re- “end at the conclusion or this scene. “And now, Mr. Greater-ex. and to show fthat it is not both sides that are so unnecessarily suspicious, it you will be so goal as to take this paper from me I will trust you to read out the whole document.” Hood. “1 am sorry for this misundeb standing. Mr. Hood." he said sweetly. “If I had stopped to think I should have known that a man like yourself would only carry a weapon {or some good purpose. But I am a creature of impulse, full of mistakes. but of a warm heart below all. and I ofler you the dagger back in token of my trust in you." with which he sat himself down in his seat and ostentatiously played with Montgomery's revolver for the rest of the interview. l HONEY TO LOAN on Mortgage. int lowest current rates. I HAVE no seen to the cheapest. money math! 9' In Cenad}. and will give my patrons iln Canada. and will give my patron- the benefit thatch EXPENSES 0F LOAN kept down to the lowest. pol-ibis point comic :tent with wumy and necessary re quiremento. been too late." be answered in the same tone. “I had to forestall. I guessed,d)ut I'll swear I guessed right. 1 can't prove it. I caught the gleam." Then he turned quickly from me and picking up the dagger offered It to This proppsal. coming on the top of 9] ALL BUSINESS of this naturo strictly pmato and confidential. 1. l1. 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SIGN or THE ANYIL. TELEPHONE 53 '. F. MCCARTY F OR SALE AGE HTS FOR I‘wo Brick Houses. Harness Buggies also for sale. :0 some second-hands. Special Bax-gains as I am closing ht DWELLINGS non sun 11' LINDSAY Highest Prices paid for Butter and Eggs. H "e “'1 supply you with Fresh Fruits, YOKCtablu 'YfllflW fRONI GROCERY P. 0. BOX 217. \Villium-st. northl Opposite St. Andrew's Church. -v- -_-» .unuuxucuts such as Bell, Ram, Thomas. etc. The name of which is a guarantee of quality. In Sew- ing Machines, “'hite. “'hoeleré‘c Vt'ilson, New “'illiams. New Home andRuymond. All good» guaranteed. and prices and terms right. No fake mics but solid value at all time.» New Williams Sewing Machines Standard Sewing )Im-lxitxes. Wheeler 8: “'ilson Sewing Machines. PIANOS, ORGANS AND SEWING MACHINES. Highest ifiiz’fiifltfi WARREN am closing businass APRIL 5th. 1906 Instrumggts such Box 415 STEPhE‘S OI tioneer (or tl Sale- Promp‘ DR. DRS. NEELAN‘ tints, memben [age of Dent all the latest BpeCial attenfi Orthodonia. work. The su teeth under 8! [ARMAGE [cswm'x x- QCC. (HfiatW STEWART Notaries, v“ very IOWCSI terms. 0‘“ York-sis... Li T. Stewart. [DORE 6; University a: Dentistry. A proxved brancl ceesfully perfc crate. Office Store. corner the insertion dentures mud or thin office. Cite the Simpi of Victoria. ohée in satisfaction Allin-it... goons. Au methods ado} R. POGI'E, ] Lv opposxte tl nttention gm Howard V. P .8168 R. KN licitor. AVON mg “knit-loo V. E. (BROS! He‘dquartors Hemher of R4 DES. GILL corner of Special at wifery-and cphonp 98, DB. J C0 , of Wane! nuance Cu. Accidem and don. 0m. C mg, William O'Leary'l om JOHN Mct‘ bot-rm 03. F. BLA ronto Univ toria counI corner Ken! arty residt Phone 45.â€" etc, solicilo \‘ictorm and floney 10 la the lava-st William-51.. I313. JEFFE 11 3.111. ; 013. J. MCA . H. HOI’K] or for the U loan at lowe Walliamâ€"st., I ting. We 8‘1 Qnd dobentu -â€"We invest mortgages. I mortgage: bentures. bonds. ! Barrist ors O BORRO money on r the lowest aess is don the principa to bu y WELDON \ ill age PIC rates of ! Private fun KESLICK. C lerK Oak Agent Issm C onvevanc 'u THE WATC Resident» ‘ first dour Methodist to 11 am and Cnlbo‘ ial attentfi nose. Ll‘m hours : 10 9.11:. 3:29 Telephone SUTTON. graduate ‘ 1 Royal 0 me. All Toronto. e: specialist lock, 1 int Mo: 3. WELF J AXES. ad Aucti< 'I. 0990'1 12) Kent. Over M01 GILLES! {PTQ‘S‘ I. UNDEm Honor ithout money ) u S(‘ N) re