ronODU* la mpp^ir in unr-annr fnshlon. tt'jsnzzrsnz ! : s~, (t-Bev him. Lord AakfeUcfc 1* mnrdond by Um Rnsda. Crslic captarwl. wnpvs - «n Port BAia. Qomt and bla party follow. I b*rr*MS Into th* draart. Thty are stored tr Roorara. aarasw with dale BS Uw!r «pi I vc aod tarn Mm ovar to InI ^Iffl Frarvh tn Baa Franrl»<n Hr r»- • copaa from Frrorh In a train wrwk and U I tfiaaad try the party acroaa the tlexloan THIRTEENTH INSTALLMENT

TONGUES OF PLANE. CHAPTER XXVIII. ,

Prom th« a! idoas of the tree* op the fa.thrr aide of the rlrer. Cral* ■etth «r»tn«d eyet watched Quest'd ■trdfsH Bo aav him reach Lesora. watched him strogylr to the bank *>ilh her, waited until he had lifted her on tc tla horse Then he turned Oknrly around and faced the one conntry in the world where freedom wai •OH poaslblr for him He looked Into the wall of darknen. penetrated only at oos apot by a little blaze of Hshu Slowly, with hJi arm through the bridle of bit horae. he i.mped towards H Aa he drew nearer and discovered tta aonree, he hoeltated. The light came through the nncnrtalned win down cf a saloon, three long, yellow shafts illuminating the s touted ah mbs and sandy places Craig kept in the shado <r between them and d*«w a iltUe nearer. From inside he omld bear the thnmplng of a wore ptac". the twanging of a geitar. the rettls of £(»-•*•. ibe •tprrrerlone ehent lag of men. the shrill laughter of women. The tired m?n and the lame horae .stole reluctantly a little nearer 0*1*' listened once more wearily It

" nlan

I for i

rest. Tbs eery thought of th* place sickened him Keen when be reached the door, be hesitated sad in at sad of an taring stood bark amongst tbs shadows If only he could And

any other sert of shatter'

Inside, the scene was ordinary enough. There was a long bar. against which were lounging half a doxen typical Mexican cow punchers There was a email space cleared for oanclng at the farther end of which two performers were making weird but vehement music Three girls were dancing with cowboys, not ungracefully considering the state of the floor and the frequent discords In the music One of them—the i.rettleat-stopped abruptly and pushed her partner away

from her.

'Ton have drunk too much. Joae!" she exclaimed. "Yon cannot dance Ten tread on my feet and yon lean against me I do not like It. I will dance with you another night when yon are sober Go away, please Her cavalier swayed for a moment on his feet Then he looked down upon h-r with an evil glitter In bis eyes He was tall and thin, with a black mustache and yellow, unpleasant looking teeth "So you «UI not dance any longer with JoseT” be muttered. "Very well, you shall drink with him. then. We will sit together at one of those little tables. Listen, you shall drink wtoe." "1 dc not want to drink wine with you. All that I wish Is to be left alone.'' the girl Inalsted. cnrtly. "Go and play cards. If you want to There la Metro over there, and Diego. Perhaps yuc may win some money. They say that drunkards have all the luck." Jose leered at her "Presently 1 will play cards." he said “Presently 1 will win all tbelr money and I will buy Jewelry for you. Mujta—sto.-rs that look like diamonds and will sparkle tn your neck and In

your hair *'

She to rood disdainfully away - ■ do Bflt want ronr Jewelry, Jose.' she declared He caught her suddenly by the

wrtat.

Perti.ps this Is what you want." be cried, as he stooped dowr to kiss

b*r

8be swung her right hand round asd struck bltn on the face He staggered hscb ft.- >• moment. There was a rod flush which showed through the tas of ht» cheek Thru he drew a lit tl, nearer to her, and before she could oai.vpe bad |s>sed his long arm an und fcei body. He drew her to the nhalr placed hy the aide of the His b-fl hand played with the knife

at h!> bolt

-Malta. Uttl* swoeihoart.' he said wtorkioKiy, "you must pay for that blow Donl be afraid" h«- went oa. as be drew the knife across hts loatb-<-r breeches "A Itttis scratch across your cheek, so! vl* Is but the brand

^ lore token from

Iftle Maverick' violently, but i brawls were

Soar cheek, ao! ts ■ of your master a love Jose Sternly nov.'TUtb The fur* atrugglM ■ . Jose was atreng. / cb

a mad. He would bare killed

Craig faced them i

As I came In.“ ! "that man had hts knife raised to stab the girl Toa doct allow that sort of thing, do you. here?" The two cowboys linked their arms through Joss's and led him off toward the door The stranger's right. Joae.” one of them Insisted. Ton cxn't carve a girl np in company “ The girl clutched at Craig'S arm. "81t down here, please," she begged. “Walt." She disappeared for a moment and came back with c glass fnll of wine, which she set down on the table. "Drink thia. she tnriUJ. “And thank yon for saving me." Craig emptied the glass eagerly. “I Just happened to be the first to •e him.' he sad "They aren't quite wild enough to allow that here, are theyr Qulen aabe' The girls do not like me! The men do not care," she declared. “Jose took me by surprise, though, or I vould have killed him. Rut who are you. and where did you come from?** “I have Just ciosaod U>e border,' be epUed. She nodded understandingly. “Were they after you T' “Tea! with n warrant for thy arastr She patted hit hand "Too are safe now." she whispered. "We care that much for a United States warrant." and ah? snapped her sltm Angers "Too shall star with us for a time We win take care of you." Hs sighed wearily. Pack In the camp, a spirit of devilry had enured Into Long Jim and hit mates A tactless remark on the part dc of the deputies had set alight the smoldering Are of resentment which the cowboys had all the time against them. At a word from Long Jim they were Uken by surprise and Led to the wagon The deputise spluttered with rage and fear Shot rained about them and the canvas of tbs wagon was riddled. Buddtuiy they all paused to listen, lbs sontid of a horse’s slow footfall was heard close at hand. t’reaenUy Quest ap(•eared out of the shadows, cairylag la-nr^a In his arms. I*auru rushed forward. -Lenars!'' she cried. "Is she hurtf' Quest laid her tender!} upon the ground. "We had n spill at the bridge." be explained, quickly "I don't know whether Craig loosened the supports. He got over all right, but It went down under Lrnora, v ho was following, and ! bad to get her out of the river. Where's the professor? - ' The professor came ambling from the tent where be had been lying. He stooped at once over Lenoca'a still unconscious farm. "Dear me!” be exclaimed. 'Drer me! Come, con " He passed his hand over her aide and made a brief examination "Four ribs broken." he pronounced. "It will be a week, at any rate, before we ire able to move her. Nothing more serious, sc far as I Quest, but shs'U need rest and all the comfort we can give her. "Say. that's too bad!" Long Jim declared. "If you've got to stay around for a time, though, you can have the tents. W# boys can double up anywhere. or bunk on tbe ground. That’ right, ain't it?” he added, turning around to the cowboys. There was n little grunt of acquiescence. They carried Leuora largest c*t the tents and made her as comfortable as possible. CHAPTER XXIX. The gtrt drew a low stool o' Craig's aide. He was sitting rough chair tilted back against the adobe wall cf the saloon. 1 "As tired as ever?*’ abe asked, laying her hand upon his for n moment. He turned hts hosd end looked at her. “Always tired,” be answered, list l-wsly. She made a little grimace. •'Hot yon are eo strange,” she protested. "Over the hills there are the steam oar* They would take you to noire tC oir bcmU'.tful citVee.

"Has Hfe been to terrible for she whispered. "Have yon left bind—bat no! you never been really wicked. Ton are c old. are you? Why do you no up and be a man? If yon nai

likely

done wrong things to yon. Why yon brood Why— What are yon looking at? are these people?" The profi Jim. suddenly appeared round the ner of tbe building. They wal towards Craig. He shrank back In

hts

"If these are your enem'rs." tbe girt cried, fiercely, "remember that they cannot touch you here lit have the boys out in a minute, if they dare to tiy H.” Craig struggled to faia feet. He made a answer. His eyes were flu the professor's. The girl pas arm through his and dragged him Into * saloon. They passed Jose In the •orway. He scoffed at them. "Say. the boas will Are you. Marta. If you waste all your time with that Yankee,” he muttered. Marta drew the red row.- from the bosom of her drees and placed Jt in Craig's buttonhole. Then she ltd him without a word to a seat. •If these men try any tricks In here." site said, "therell be trouble.'' Almost at that moment they all | three entered. Long Jim nodded tc Craig In friendly fashion. “It's all right, cookiebe told them. "Don't yon look so scared This Is Just s bit of parteyvous business, that’s all ” The professor held out s piece of paper. He handed it over to Craig. "Craig." he announced, "this la a dispatch which 1 found In AUffoex «Uh my letters It is addressed to you. b«t under tbs circumstances yon will scarcely wonder that I opened HYou had better read It" Craig accepted the cable form and read It through Slowly to himself: Te John Craig, Care Prof Lord Ashteigh. Yonksrs. New York: Your eieter died todey. Her daughter Mery sails on Tuesday to Jeln you in New York. Pleaee moot her. COMPTON, Eolicttor, London. Craig aat for a moment aa though stunned. The girl leaned over towards

him

"Are they trying to take you on a warrant V she whispered. “Remember,

side of the border. You're safe aa long ai yon tike to stay." Craig nodded gratefully. AD the same," he said. I fear that 1 must go." The professor coughed. *T am sure. Craig," he declared, "that you have decided wisely.” Craig looked gloomily away. -There 1* nothing else for me to do.” he said. “The child must be met and looked after. Besides. I an sick of It all. Ton may as wall know tbe truth.” * "Why not now?” Quest suggested,

softly.

“In N< w York,” Craig replied, "and not before." Quest and the professor exchanged

•T Have Sinned and 1 Mu« Payl you don't need to go unless yon want

to”

Craig shook his head. "This is something quite different,' he explained. "I^eavs me for a mo ment. Marta. 1 must talk to these people" Bbe slipped regretfully away from hit tide and out Into the darkness. He sat with bis eyes Axed upon the rablcgr«m. Then he turned towards

Quest

"Fate seems to be too strong for

ms.'' ht admitted. “Leave me alone mid 1 promise you thst III go al

once to New Turk, nettle Mary' lure and then make a full dlsclosui Jim taaebed blw on lbs shoulder, “Kemembw.” told him. ain't no call U» leave nsrs unli want to Those deputies don't

“Very well," tbe former decided, turning away; “In a weak from today. Craig. I shall expect you to report at

the professor's bouse.’

They left tbe room together. Long

Jim lingered by Craig's aide

Those guyx have been searttg you •me. I guess" be remarked. "For get 'em. cookie. Tbev can't touch you here. Of courae, if you go to New

York It's your own show.'

“1 know that,” Craig replied, gloom-

Or.

One of the girts passed her ar through Long Jim's “Just one dance," she whispered. He bastteUd. looking out of tbe window. Then he shrugged hte shoul-

ders

I'm tired of those guys.' be remarked to Craig, with a grin “Guess Ml stay here for a bit." Craig was left alone for a few minutes. Suddenly Marta glided In end set by hte side Her eyee wen. flash

lag with anger.

"Ton know what they said, those two as they passed out?' she whispered, boersely; ”1 heard them They ere going to board tbe i:SO train tomorrow morning. Tbe dark man turned and said to the other: If be te not on that, well wait till we And him Once we get Mm In New

York, he's our

A Utile exrlamatioO-of anger broke from Craig's lips. The fbl oaugbt et

The rirt a * begged. “1

•'Where's Laura," be asked, “and the inspector T' She smiled and pointed to the rising ground behind them. In the faint moonlight two forms were Just riale. Quest smiled. “French has got it bad.' hr declared. "almost as badly as I hare.

“I wonder If you have it very badly." she murmured. He held her hand for a moment “1 think you know.” be sal<3 "Aa they talked they heard th» coyotes barking In the distance. Presently Laura and tbe inspector returned. "Nice sort of a nurse I am." the former grumbled, "it's all the fault of this man. He would keep me out there talking rubbuh.” They aat round the opening before Lenora's tent till tbe moon was high te heavens. Quest, who had been n tbe outside of the circle for some little time, suddenly rose to hte feet and crossed over to the cook wagon. Long Jim. who was sitting on tbe steps, glanced np a little aurill.v. "Who's inside therer Quasi asked. Long Jim removed hte pip* from hte teeth. 'That don't sound nose too civil a question for a guest." be "but If you want to know Chinese cookie te there "

lary's fuloaldery Im. “Jbn nlses Aou i-tgu^e

hte ■

"Don't go." she begged, "Don't go There are plenty of places near h< where you can bide, where we cot go together and live qalle slaiply. I'd work for you. Take me away from this, some»here over the hills Don't go to New York. They are cruel, those men They are hunting you—I

see It te their faces"

Craig ebook his brad sadly. 'Little girt.” he eakh T should like to go with yon along that valley nud over the hlllr and forget the! I bad ever lived In any other world. 1 cant do It. Tbi-rlN a child there now. on the ocean, nearer to New York evnty day. my sister'* own child and no one to meet her And—tl.ere are th* other things. 1 have sinned and I must pay. ... My God!” Tbe room suddenly rang with Marta’s shriek Through the open window by which they were attting. an arm wrapped in a scrape had suddenly hovered over them. Craig. In start In* back, had Just escaped the downward blow of the knife, which bed buried Itself te Marta's arm. Bbe fell bach,

scream teg.

Tt's Joae'" she cried. Tb^ brute!

Tbe beast!”

Craig swung to hts feet, furious Long Jim. cursing fiercely, drew bis gun. At that moment the door of th* saloon was thrown open. Jose came reeling In. bis serwp# over hte shoulder. a drunken grin ou hte face. He staggered towards mem "Joae. you beast!” tbe girl called out. and n II back, fainting There was the sound of a revolver shot and Jose reeled backwards and ft.l with a cry across the sanded flooJim thrust hi* smoking gun into this tell and caught Craig by the arm. “Say. we'd heller get out of thte. cookie!” be muttered. They bustled out Apparently Jo#*» was unpopular, for everyous seamed only anxious ic have them clear away Til get you Into the camp quietly.” Long Jim muttered. "You'll be safer there for the night. Then you can make that * 30 te the morn'ng ” • •••*•• Lenora, with her bed dragged to the cpstilag of the tout, greeted the

"Sorry if I eeemsd^ abrupt: apologised. “You've been very to us and I'm sure we are uncommonly obliged to you, Jim. Tbe only reason 1 asked the question was that 1 saw a face te the door there and It gave me a start. For a moment I thought it was Craig back again." "He's gone to New York, or going tomorrow morning,” Jim replied. "1 don't tulnk ht'a ao powerful fond of your company that he'd come round here looking for It." Qeeet strolled off again and glanced at hte watch as he rejoined th* little

group.

"Well," he said. T think well turn In. Seven o'clock tomorrow morning. Inspector. Jim's sending one of th* boy* with us and we shall catch the Eastern limited at tbe Junction.'' "This open-air Ilf* make* me sleepy he confessed "To bed. all of ns," Queet concluded, turning away. CHAPTER XXX. Queet awoke the next morning, stretched out hte band and glanced at the watch by the side of the bed. It was barely six o'clock. He turned over and dosed agalu. looked again at halfpast six. and Anally, at a few minute* to seven, rose end made a bast) toilet. Then, in tbe act of placing bis watch tn Uls waistcoat pocket, he gave a sudden start. By Its side, half cn.1 by th* handkerchief which be had I’-rown upon tbe lltllr lablr. stood small black box! For a moment he was motionless. Then he stretched out hte hand, runoved the lid and drew out the usual neatly folded piece of

paper:

Even time fight* you. It I yog may lose.—Th* Hands. Quest for a Then he harried Into the Best tent, where the professor was rltvplr.g peacefully. “flay, professor, what's the time by your watch?” Quest asked, shaking him gently. Tbe professor aat up and drew his chronometer from under his pillow "Seven o'clock.” he rvplleu; "A minutes past, maybe.” Quest nodded. "That seems *11 right.” he declared. TH explain Uler. professor " Hu hurried out Into French's tent and found the Inspector Just drawing on hte shoes "French, what's th* timi?" Uo demanded. “Three c.luutr* past seven, or thereabouts.” French resiled, yawning. -I'm coming right along. We'** got »0U of time. Thrco quarters of

They galloped off luto tbe distance Tbe cowboys finished their breakfast and went off to their work. Laura stole out from her tent and started off in rather a shamefaced manner for a walk. Presently Lenom opened her eyes. She. too, stretched out her hand for her watch Suddenly she sat up In bed with a little exclamation On the table by her side wax a small black box. She took off the Ud with trembling Angers, drew out a scrap of paper and read. Foote*. Tongues of flame wlH cross Quest's path. H* will never reach the depot ally*. Lenora glanced at I .aura's empty bed. Then she staggered to tbe open ing of the tenL "Laura!” she cried. There was no one there. The cowboys bad all gone to their work. Laura teed out of sight across tbe ridge te tbe distance. Lenora stag o the cook wagon, where the Chinese cook was sluing deeding

plates.

Listen'" she cried. 'They are te danger, the three mix who hare gone off to the depoi! If yonll ride after them, I will give you a nusdred dollars. Give them this.' she added, holding out the scrap of paper The Chinaman shook hA head. He glanced at th* slip of paper Indifferent!} and went on with hte work. "No can ride, mtesee he said. Lenora looked around helplessly. The camp was empty. She staggered across towards her own horse. "Come and help me. she ordered. Tbe Chinaman came unwillingly. They found her saddle, but he only ued at U in s stolid sort of fashion. “No can fix.” he said "MUace no cen rid*. Better go back bed.” Lenora pushed him on one side. With a great effort she managed to reach her place In the saddle. Then she turned and. with her face to the depot, galloped away. The pale was excruciating She could c**?. keep

■In a Week From Today I Shall P*«t You to Report at th, Profe*. sort* House.” **«'" 'Bh an effort ^*t all the time tnat one sentence was rlngteg In her hood-'Tongu,-. of 8h<- kept looking arouru anxiously. Suddenly the road dropped frum a little decline She was scions of . wave of heat In tbo dlsth rOUM ,b, ‘ • n, ‘’ k '' rolUtt * across the open H he touched btr horae with the r-ulrt. The spot which '*»• •ttreely a hundred n,D, " n,t ,lkc Wlchsllver ar na» the ground, licking ut, th,. drv " ».„£ wara^d "V"'* uuc * ^'‘ted warned by the heat tu. during tn upon her a n 5^ *** H?b2dT e,OP * hM ^ ^gbS uMiSf SSL}’ w” m.r^rd:" l-enora cried -Save lb* 8tm •'•PPed from Tdiu and fell serosa the track ITO JB CONTINUED

-.rooked streets, but these are rente of the Turkish regime, and

I, ft te of pc Iiocharest. Ilk* our own caidtal. bar been developed primarily as n capital Tbe Ron man Ians here cnoaen Farit and Vienna as their models, and hav< prod need a Judicious blending of the twe upon the much smaller Balkan scale. Pacha rest baa plenty of good music and Its people who gather tn the cor cert halls or enjoy the tree tnUlt*.-> concerts te the emtng along soar promenade are appreciative and criti cal listeners Furthermore. Iiocharest. ns also be

What Wa ’'War Babies.” mays the New Hepatite. should be legitimtesd, but for the bah ea- sake, net because they fill the gaps made by war. "A race cannot h« strength card by mere aultlpHcs Uao. Only the wholesale barbarism of war and capitalists and imparted: expansion would ever hare made men quantity a standard cf moral*. That te why tire seatlmcLtal Mfraciatlo: of war Labias te ac disheartening It is not a flare-up of libwfwham. not s new sense of tbe sanctity or Ilf*, bei a worried and carelom attempt to re coup the loses* of war. "Against th* propoaa. to drop the savage puntehmeat of the lUaflUinat*

Bi» against the Idealisation of hap haiard. unwanted and premtecuoichlldbirth all decency rebels. It a* nerts that th* way to replenish the race Is not to stampede women lat,-child-bearing, but to acquire a frert sense of tbe terrible wastage of U'c te the normal pursuits of peace. "England or Frano* can make *! the losses of thte war by dealing with their alum* and their factories, their povorty and their disease. They o*.-’ make permanent addition* to their filial strength by a regard for tbe qu*> Hy of births and tbs opportanltles o' children. But they are baling out th> ocean with a sloe if they try to make up for wholesale deal b> indiscriminate propagation.'

Slip of th* Tongue. The church people planned a *>" prise party for Mr. Hamilton on hi* fiftieth anniversary as a member <' the Joyvtll* Presbyterian church Th' congregation was to call upon Mi Hamilton and the minister was to preneat him with a loving cup. of * •et of Shakespaare. or something "Ik oo matter what. Whan 'M 1 enrsmuny »*• over. Mr. Hamilton wa* to sot prteo the minister by presenting bln In the name of th* congregation *l' h a bicycle. A sort of boomerang *s ? Prise party, yon sew Bet wbsr Hamilton had recalved and ackno* edged hte loving cup. or whatever 11 was. end brought forth th# Weyrl'

.4 IU UAU U41U V - . dominie's Jaw fell and be wa* nttrrly flabbergasted. "Well. Mr. Hamtltonr he exelate" ' *1 teat. "You certainly do have a vf? of putting people tn a bole!" After that there were no more Prte* partlet In tbe'PreabyterLii ^ Ore of JoyvUle for several y**n' Newark New*

Victoria Croas W*y. Tv* talked.” raid a war corTv»P ,,r dent, "with a number of Victoria <'*** and Iron Cross and Medaill* MiH t>!r ' “The** fellows are not uanalb '' ,,T strong. As a rule, la fact, tbo little and thin. 1 asked them bo* **a then. In hand-to-bnad r-"'"' tkat they dido t get killedJ bigger opponents ""'ell their answer t »*« pretty much the t every case A composll •»er would be: " When two men c d'«d earnest with th them always fnr.ks. «