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"I don't think you are playing fair," said Myra, after much hesitation

"However, I promise, if you wish, not to reveal your identity to Tony

to-night, but I shall not proain my freedom"

"Thank you, Myra hed as he resuuise "I think I can proain a ure as he took a seat at

the table and rang a bell and gave orders, after laying an automatic

pistol in front of him Seated on the couch so and taking part in a play or a game of

uarded by two

villainous-looking but picturesquely-attired brigands, was marched into

the apartht of Myra he gave a

gasp of relief

"Thank heaven you are safe, darling!" he exclaimed "I have been crazy

with anxiety about you How have these bally ruffians been treating

you?"

"I have had a ghastly time, Tony," answered Myra "I haven't actually

been ill-treated, but this ure

at the table--"has been e

of my helplessness"

"Are you the felloho calls hi the hooded figure "Do you speak any English?"