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Show THE RICH COUNTY REAPER. RANDOIJPH, UTAH BANNER SERIAL FICTION TPunnciGddl Eq ' A stovy, o$ , r' Si? tom and UtUtyut 22 Im and Yard. 1, working for Scotland hand to find something on which he could lean. 'Listen to'me," said I. He lifted his head. Following your brothers directions, 1 found the way to the chamber eight hours ago. 1 took his daughter with me: and now she knows for herself the secret of Brief. Both of us. therefore, can swear that we have seen with our eyes what your brother said we should see . . . which means that, as I warned you. the information is very nearly complete." Though I heard no sound, I saw his lips frame the words. Very nearly. .Very nearly, my lord. I have proved all vour brother said, except one thing. He declared that if 1 were to ask you to tell me the secret ot Brief, I should ask you in vain. And so to give I ask you me one single detail of what n vour father revealed to his with other things. Would you like to know the duty which took me into her suite? What then? I raised my eyebrows. I wanted a word with her maid a girl of the name of Elsa . . . Shes wanted for forgery in Bristol Perhaps you didn't know that. And there, when 1 stood to lose it, 1 won my game with a shaft that Percy Virgil had set in my hand: for I saw in his fathers eyes that he knew the truth about Elsa . . . and how could I have known it, unless 1 belonged to the police? The evil that men do lives after them. The son had delivered the father into my hand. Lord Ferdinands head was shaking. As he felt for his chair I swear that 1 didnt. I swear You neednt worry. You. wont be accused of that But thatjsnt nearly all. I didnt go Just to see ... son." could not be He has made his statement," 1 I have a copy upstairs. said. But my son is free. Statements were made in his case, but he has gone free. You said that you had instructions If the injured party consents. Thats what I say," cried the man. My brother would never subto proceedings scribe to my son. I I know his fathers against he wouldnt. Exon He wouldnt bear malice like that And then the scandal . You said yourself that, rather than have a scandal" Your son has gone," said- - I. There can be no scandal there. Percy Elbert Virgil has disappeared." Parish," said: and ask him to come here at once." As it was, 1 was more than hall dressed, and as I got into my iack-et- , the Englishman entered the room. Parish, 1 said, how soon can I see her Grace?" Perhaps at ten, sir: but certainly not before that." I glanced at my watch. The time .. was five minutes past nine. Very well, I must see the Count. 1 dont think hell want to receive me, but if you can get hold of Bertram, perhaps you can bring it off." Til manage it, sir," said Parish. Do you wish to see him at once? I did what he could to wreathe his face into a smile, as though to do me pleasure and make me his friend. I can make no promise," I said, until I have reported to those who sent me here. The case is too grave. But Ill tell you what 1 will do. If you will indorse the statement your throat. It Means, I Said, That We Are to Clear the Air." hes done his time: but the charge against you remains. Lord Ferdinand Virgil, and 1 have been sent from England to . . . clear things ' up." His fingers were plucking at his trousers, as those of a dying man will pluck at his sheets. What dyou mean clear things up? Ill tell you plainly, said I. Because of the mistake that was made, another warrant must issue as a matter of form. Before that warrant can issue, a further tion has to be sworn. I am here to -. complete that information . Thanks to what happened last night, it is very nearly complete." "And then? Then 1 shall return to London. And when the warrant is issued, I shall come back." There was a deathly silence. Then the fellow turned round and made his way to a chair. I saw that he went heavily, aa a man that is tired. After a little he spoke. Why do you tell me , these saw the shaft go home. My use of his proper title hit him beneath the heart. If more revelations were coming, better that they should come whilst we were alone Forall that, his eyes were burning I was Richard Exon, and not the Duchess of Whelp. As a servant answered his sumthings?".' mons, he turned on his heel . . . I took out the note he had written I watched him curiously. and held it up. There was a moments silence. Because of this letter. It seems Then one of your people saw me that Your lordship rang?" said the leaving the Lady Elizabeth's suite. servant. 1 had to convince you, therefore, The other spoke over his shoulder. that I was there on duty and nothYes," he said thickly. Has has ing else. Mr. Percy returned?" . He let out a laugh at that, and Not yet, my lord." the blood came into my face. Desire him to come here the If you doubt me," I said, T ' moment he enters the house." can it. Id a man outside her Very good, my lord," said the door prove whole of the time." the scarce. himself man, and made A man?" he cried, starting up. As the door closed behind him A man, said I. Dont think I do not think," I said, that alone. The man in Im workingyour son is going to come back." question is playing the part of my Lord Ferdinand started about. servant: hes really a sergeant out My son? Is this blackmail?" of the C. I. D." but said even I, bluff, Its not listen to me. I say I have reason to - He quailed to the words, as a think that your son is not coming oeast will quail to the whip. And back. In view of what I told him theq, as a beast will turn, he was last night, I think he will find it showing fight. So "So you say," he anarled. convenient to disappear." The man was staring as though you say. You prate of warrants and duty and wheres your I were not of his world. His voice rose into a Of what you told him? Who are badge?" Show me your badge, scream. , you? The question flamed. you" I said man. said , Its in my dispatch-casIm a 1 ... , ' . 1 o ? - - plain-cloth- es Do you think you could be happy with a husband? To be sure I could if I could change him often enough. And the Others? How many students there at your college? Visitor are e, Elsa: 1 wanted to see your niece. For one thing, 1 wanted to speak of her mothers Jewels." brother has made, IU take it to The fellows head stopped shakLondon tonight and recommend my ing, and a hand went up to his people to let you go. To be honest, mouth. I dont think theyll do it, but" What of her mothers How soon will you know?" Jewels? On Friday. And on Sunday 1 This, said L "Your son, Percy shall be back with or without the Virgil, stole them six weeks ago.' warrant for your arrest This la The fellow sat back in his chair, upon condition that you indorse the with a hand to his throat statement to which I refer. OtherYou say that hes gone," he said. wise . . ." Yea?" Both he and Elsa have gone. In view of what you have admitYou see, I had instructions to give them their choice. That is. some ted, I shall lay an information in-at times done if the injured party Gabble without delay. That will consents. It it tends to avoid a sure your detention until the deI gave them both un- mand for your extradition is made." scandal But if I sign . . ." til dawn to be clear of Brief. And I can make no promise," I said. both have availed themselves of the IU take the statement to London, chance which they had. Personaldo what I can. You can take and 1 1 were think and wise: they ly, or leave it, my 'lord. Sign, and it must confess that Elsa got back on 1 leave for London. Dont sign, and a she for suitcase me, packed whilst 1 was engaged with your 1 leave for Gabble within the niece, and, when she went, it went hour." The fellow was biting his fingers, with her . . . But thats by the way. In fact, this is all by the way, with his eyes on my face. The signtor 1 have so far said nothing of ing stuck in his gullet, as well it the most significant duty I did 'last might. And then he threw in his night I proved your brothers hand Give me All right, he said. statement that he is the Count of Brief. , the statement . . . And youll do My words brought him up to his your best for me. Exon. I'm Im not as young as I was. feet I defy you," he mouthed. It's I stepped to the bell and rang it. I want my . . . servant," I a lie. He clawed at the air. There ts no proof. Because some old dod- said With a shaking hand, Lord Fervain imagines dering servant dinand wiped his face: and then, . things the table, he made his still not holding servant a l'am doddering and 1 have no memories. Yet 1 can way round the oak and took his seat When my summons was prove the statement your brother in a chair. one hand was shading his makes. I was sent to see if I could answered, was toying with other the and 1 1 told you just now. eyes prove it was sent .tocomplete the informa- a paper that lay on a blotting-paWinI want my dispatch-case- . tion . . . upon which the warrant 1 ter. back." will issue, the day after get (TO BE CONTINUED) Then prove it prove it to me. The With pleasure," said I. Fleur de Lis From French Lady Elizabeth Virgil is twenty-fouShe is also the next in line. The name fleur de lis which is comIf you are the Count indeed, why monly used for the stately wild have you never shown her the secret iris was borrowed from the French, of Brief?" and means the flower of Louis. Beside this, my other blows were The name is derived from its selecso many flicks on the face. Before tion by Louis VU of France aa the my eyes. Lord Ferdinand seemed emblem of his reign. First named to shrink; and ha took a step back the fleur de Louis, the spelling later became corrupted to fleur de lis. and then sidewaj s, and put out ... ... ... i d. r. - To Cold Sufferers These Pictures Tell You What to Do for Amazingly Fast Relief L Ti use pale and discomfort ted redan fever take 2 Bayer Tablets drink e (lass of watir. AK Repeal la 2 boors. - 5 can disappear." He was panting now, and his eyes were half out of his head; yet he Immediately." your NEW MODELS ... 1 door closed behind me . What does this mean?" said the Count, getting up to his feet I answered him slowly enough It means." I said, that we are to clear the air." Ill see about thgt," said the man, and made straight for the bell I said, 1 strongly advise you, not to try to have me removed If you do, you will force my hand: and so. Lord Ferdinand Virgil, cut ' Makes It Even John, I found this letter in your coat pocket. I asked you to post it a month ago. Yes, I remember. I took that coat off for you to stitch a button on, and it isnt on yet. Stray Stories. The man was trembling, and Jthe Student Off hand, Id say only sweat was out on his face. about one in every 10. he quavered. I My I think, if I could see him the the his statment without mean, warrant could not issue . . . and 1 remember that 1 stared at the paper as though it belonged to some dream. ; Then I sat down and put my head in my hands. And then i stood up again, because something had to be done. As I made for the door,, this was opened and Winter came into the rj.As the ...... first-bor- which vou dropped this morning on ieav. log my daughters suite Perhaps vou will make It convenient to leave the Castle et once. Brief. Then come with me, sir, said 1 think I know where he Parish. la." I thrust the note into my pocket end left the room. The respect with which Pariah was treated by the servants of Brief was very nearly as deep aa that they were pleased to accord to the Duchess herself, and before two minutes had passed 1 was ushered unannounced into an elegant libra TTJM7I3S WNU Service 1 watched the blood flow out of I had told Winter to call me at nine o'clock; but, tired as 1 was. the fellows face . . . 1 awoke at a quarter to eight, and At length he moistened his lips. Does the Duchess' know this? after trying in vain to go back to sleep, I presently threw in my hand ne said., and began to get up. No," said I. Nobody knows except the Austrian police." My state of mind was uneasy. I saw his mouth twitch at the , I could not reach my lady, because 1 had given her back the key word. Why why the Austrian police?" of her suite. Yet, since I had her 1 could aot arrest Because you, her in be chemise, my shirt must without their leave. Its a question bedroom. If she found it. well and good. But if some servant found ot extradition. You broke your bail m England twenty-tw- o years ago. it . . . So you say. Bu- VIn fact I need not have worried You arranged your flight with for about ten minutes to nine a man servant came to my room, bearing a vour brother. He booked your pasnote and a parcel addressed to me sage for you and went alone to the From his lordship, sir." he said station, taking your tickets and money, to see you off. And. when and' bowed himself out. With starting eyes, 1 read the fol- he was gone, you went to Paris, instead. And the police mistook lowing words: him for you . . . and sent him down. 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