Evening Star Newspaper, May 18, 1926, Page 36

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John Panton’s father, tells Eiléen that his son had been dismissed ardice under fiee and 14" anable to for- off to- Interlochtie bt ‘she' tells him With him as hie wife Settied 1o o help young P anied by his dog. Spot. ar rives 1 England. He carries @ lotter of Introduction to Mr. Leslie's brother. a lawyer Tivink at Wimbledon. The Leslies invite him 10 stay with them, and he accepts their hos- uitality. . Shortly afterward Mable arrives. While walking through the streets of Lon don’ tohn “meels “an’ 014 army friend. “ir Arthir F . “ano’ tells him that he has evider 4, Been drueged By one of his men on the fatal day he re- fused to load his men out of John_ imparts this bit of M Lestie and_the latter calls 8 meetin his house of Inspector Winter of Sco Tard: hin assistant, Furneaux: ount- ford. judge of the probate court, and Fren- Star.) INSTALLMENT XXIL A Lost Opportunity. OUNTFORD was silent for a few thoughtful moments, then he said: “Yet it is clear that an apparently well kept secret of the general staff had hecome a matter of common knowledge among the sergeants. Strange! Now, what is the technical side of the alleged shortage, or mislaying, of the Mills bombs " “So far as they were concerned it was immaterial whether the enemy resisted seriously or gave way at the outset. Once the men got into the German_ trenches the Mills bomb be- came all important. It was practical- iv the only effectual means of clear- ing dugouts and machine gun nests. No company officer would be worth his salt it he did not make a fuss when less than half the proper sup- ply_was on hand.’ “Were you surprised when the mis- sing bombs were found” “In ordinary conditions I would not have given another moment’s thought to lt—then. Of course, some one would have bheen hLauled over the coals for the mistake afterwards.” “What, exactly, do vou iean by ordinary conditions'?"” Well, she blundered through, you know, when things went right. In this instance I began to feel nervy “n Pt. $.50 Pt. $.75 Qt. $1.25 By Louis Tracy ‘Within 10 minutes I was insensible.” “Has it never occurred to you that you might have been drugged?" “Of course it haws, scores of times. 1 I aidn't believe that I would not be here now." Somehow the very tone of John's “COMMON HONI voice implied that he would not have Hved, “Was that possibility suggested at the inquiry?" “No. Some one said I acted as though T were drunk or drugged, the obvious explanation being that I had doped myself through fear. Indeed, I think the court rather inclined to that view. All I know is that, bar- ring two cups of coffee that morning, I took nothing to drink. My last effort in that line was a whisky about 10 o'clock the previous night I couldn’'t get any more it I wanted it. 1 had the last half inch in the only available bottle Iy hat broke in Frensham “that’s right, too! Panton was check- ing the reserve ammunition after dinner and @ gunner came along to arrange about further artillery sup port after the barrage lifted. We were hospitable and those lads can shift whisky a treat. We were just able to save a togthful for Johnnie here.” Panton smiled dourly. “I remember your saying that very thing, Arthur,” he commented. “So here was another rather vital fact which was not brought to the notice of the court?” “I suppose so. Don't you see, sir, T was not trying to defend myself? A damnable thing had happened, and just about the time Connington re- age, From that mo. I passed from bad ported the shor ment .C Smith to wors I wanted to make the only possible amends. 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He glanced at Winter, and the chief took the hint at once. “Having walited so long, Mr. Pan- ton need not hurry for a day or se,” he safd. “I assume that all his legal business {s not settled yet. Mean- iTON, “I wish we had Connington here |as D. C, TUESDAY, tonght,” said Furneaux suddenly. “What a pity that this array of talent should miss such an opportunity!” “Why do you pounce on Conning- ton?” demanded Mr. Mountford wit equal quickness. One might imagine he had been awaiting the chance of putting that very question. “Because he may easily have been the villain of the piece. How old were your subalterns, Mr, Panton?" “Each about 20. But I myself was only 21 and a few months.” ““You h extended war experience. Had they “No. Very little, indeed. Our main wastage was in platoon leaders.” “Exactly. Who was likely to bene- fit, professionally or otherwise, from your collapse? ~ Connington. = Who could probably have screened you—at any rate until your company was over 'Y CAN OFTEN BE U) SAID FURNEAUX. while my department will look up a few things which may prove useful, though of course, we are debarred from any official action. Don’t ap- point your agent, Mr. Leslie, until you hear from me. Before you do choose him let me know his name.” Leslie nodded. His confidence had not been misplaced. The splendid or- ganization of the criminal investiga- the top? Connington, Who put tae lid on your coffin and nailed it down at the inquiry? Connington. I'd like to meet him.” “But the chief beneficlary was my cousin, Allstair Panton.” “Yes, I know. Isn't it an admitted principle of the law, Mr. Mountford, that qui facit per allum facit per se, or, in plain English, he who acts through another acts himself?"” ‘Yes, but in th ir fsn't that Even before con- stipation wrecks the health—it lines the face with wrinkles, spots the skin, hollows the cheeks. Unpleasant breath and headaches are merely outward signs of the inward havoc this dire disease promotes. Rid yourself forever of consti- pation. Stop it before too late! Kellogg’s ALL-BRAN has brought relief to thousands where all else has failed. Doctors recommend it. They know ALL-BRAN brings results. It is not an uncertain part-bran produet. 'OMMONLY MISTAKEN,” tion department would open up ave nues which no private detective could follow unaided. Many people, includ ing a few who really ought to know better, gird at the frequent failures of the police to get on the track of criminals, the truth being that Eng lish law, in its too scrupulous consid eration for the rizhts of an individual, often the hands of the very men who are able and willing to protect the greater rights of the public | MAY 18, 1926 umption rather far fetched?” “To the best of my bellef,” said Panton, “my company sergeant major didn’t know my cousin existed. We— that {s, Alistair and I—ne met in France. If anything, we avoided one another. I'm sure I aveided him, be- cause we would surely quarrel at sight, and he lost no opportunity of misrepresenting me to my father. In- deed, because of his cunning, Lord Oban and I were somewhat estranged before I committed the crowning mis- deed. Still, in common honesty, I must repeat that Connington and he wi complete strangers.” ‘Common honesty can often be un. mmonly mistaken,” sald Furneaux. 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