Evening Star Newspaper, April 2, 1929, Page 31

THE RAGGED PRINCESS Copyright, 1925, by Chicago Daily News (Continued from Yesterday's Star.) CHAPTER XLVIIL &« HIS, I think,” said Dick, “is where we get off. To be robbed under our eyes is just a little more than public opinion will stand.” He examined the floor carefully, even going to the length of pulling up the carpet, but there was no sign of a trap door. Where the searing hot bar came from was a mystery. He looked round at the girl and smiled wryly. “If you're not going to make a much better detective than I have been,” he gaid, “you’ll be a pretty poor one—we have seen the worst.” But the amazing happenings of that evening were not yet completed. “There’s nothing to be gained by whining,” said Dick. “Did the panel- ing move, constable?” “No, sir; I had my stick here.” He pressed his murderous - looking club against the paneling, which must have moved if the visitor had used that method of entrance. As it proved, this way into the room Was no longer practicable. “I had the elevator cables cut,” sald Steel. “The buffet lift doesn’t move any more. Whew!” Audrey was making an extemporized bandage with two handkerchiefs to keep the air from the raw wound. “Jehosaphat! I never knew a little thing could be so painul!” he groaned. “Let every man carry his own lamp in future, inspector.” said Dick. “Bet- ter recover them now.’ It seemed almost as if those words were a signal and the unknown had decided that the arrival of the hand lamps must be prevented at any cost for the lights went out for the second time, and the door to the lobby closed with a thud before the nearest police- man could reach it. “Matches, somebody, quick!” said Dick, feeling rnntlcally in his pockets. He heard the rattle of a box. “Strike one, confound you!” he roared. “I'm trying to,” said the meek voice of Audrey. A scratch, & splutter of flame, and the lamps blazed on simultaneously Wi h t,he lighting of the mntch is uncanny,” said Dick, “ snd-—— Audrey saw his jaw drop and his eyes open wide. He was staring at the idol. And well he might, for on the floor be- fore the figure was a leather bag. It was big and new. “Where did that come from?” Dick jumped at it, and, lifting it with some difficulty, placed it on the table by the side of the grip he had brought to transport the dhmands “Be careful, sir,” warned Steel. “You don’t know what is in there!” Shannon went over the outside of the bng Mth a quick, professional touch. 's & bomb, it's & new kind of he said, and jerked the bag open. He nearly swooned. The deep in- terior was almost filled with the yexmw stones he had seen in the idol's breast! He drew a deep breath and beckoned Steel forward. “I think that’s about all that was there?” Steel, dumfounded, could only nod, and Dick, taking the bag in his hand, bowed profoundly to the gaping figure of bronze. “You're & queer chap and a terrifying chap, but you're also a very obliging chap and—thank you for the. bag: We'll take it straight to my flat,” he said in an undertone. “When we've collected the other stones I'll lock them away at headquarters. I shan't feel safe umu they're behind shellproof doors!” “But how did it come?” asked the bewildered Steel, so_completely knocked John T. Lewis & Bros. Co. Dutch Boy Products Sold by Uu Since 1869 Geo. W. Levy & Bro. 1017 7th St. N.W. YOUR HOUSE ar Waua ce out by the recovery of the stones that he forgot the pain he was suffering. “They take the stuff away—and send it back in a bag! It's incredible!” But Shannon had no inclination to discuss the matter. “Let us get out of this place qulok. before they discover their mistake,” said. “Inspector, tell your men to col- lect their belongings. I'm withdrawing your guard from the house.” sl T&e inspector was apparently re- “That is the best news I've had for a long time, sir. I'd sooner do six n}ont.hs duty than one night in this e P ‘They filed out into the street. Dick was reaching out his hand to pull the door shut, when it closed violently of its own volition, and through the fan- light he saw the lights go up. “Now they've discovered their mis- take, and there is going to be serious trouble.” He locked longingly at the door. other side,” he said. “You're scared!” whispered a voice in his ear. “I'd give something to run, but I haven't the courage.” ‘They crossed the road to the shadow give something to be on the | w: ing out. As they did so a devil stirred in Shannon's heart—a wild, insane de- sire to make a quick end fo the mystery that was breaking him. “I'll take a chance,” he said. His gun went up, and t-huo staceato shots rang out as one. was & crash of’ ; the streak v! light dis- are Py This is where I get into very serious said Shanon vith mirthless ‘But, gosh! him! “Who?” asked the frightened girl. But Dick did not reply, You pomu:y not ou‘mceh l:he l-wl of tM metroj even though you highest commissioner in v.\u lmd There was a shrill of police whistle, the sound of hu feet; three hel- meted figures appeared from nowhere in {mmcullr. and behind them the crowd hat comes from thesir on all such oc- casions as these. Doors and windows he | were opening in Portman lqulre Such a monstrous hap) %eh not oc- cuhr;d within the history of tlsls sedate | & P! Commissioner or no commissioner Dick had to give his name, the regis- tered number of his automatic and his address, and submitted without protest because it was the rules of the game. The shots, at any rate, brought the taxi they wanted, and, getting first, he planted the bag squarely on his knees, As the weight pressed on him Shannon felt that the evening had not been wasted. “I don't know why I shot—bad tem- per or pique or something. I used to be fairly good with & gun, but the light 't as good as it might have been.” ho is it in there?” insisted Audrey. ‘Who do you think it is—Mr. Malpas?" “He is one, and there are probably others,” said Dick. “But are they there all the time?” of the railings. Presently a line of light showed at the window. 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At tha second the door was jerked o] hody put his hand hand grip ‘The blow caught the man’s lhnuldn, and for a second he loosened his grip on the thing, he struck through the Shannon saw the glimmer of luel and, wriggling round, ly to esc thrust and partly to lel n h.l.l plawl T hope T killed | a0 e § bn’t think we're likely to be mo- l-ud mn here and Scotland Yard." ‘Wardour street she "buz he nelny got mel” " sald the mn Dick chuckled. that up, constable. my own car! Our inst the up tll, wi the machine was fi ol the the constabl her toward him as the cab|non. He Iinvariably smiled at joku and he smiled now. “Where is your wmt- d felt on the Dick turned in time to see the the bag and his fist shot out. bag, and then, mutte: some- oorway. pe_the frightened cab. You bet I got it! 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