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The miner followed his host with mild wonder expressed on his face, and as the door closed behind the overheard, he remarked, with a chuckle: "You headed off old Daddy McLeod out there First it was Clarke and then Daddy I thought he had her this tinored this remark and, with most decisive utterance, said: "You hter out of town by the very next train Clarke has killed hi sensation to-ht"

Laid, for a few moments then slowly seated himself "Was that your trouble over the 'phone?"

"Yes"

"Who told you?"

"A reporter 'phoning from Pratt's house apparently"

"When did it happen?"

"He said an hour ago That may mean more or less--A fiend could not have planned a e We will all be involved in it If he died by poison wehim They are already in pursuit of you, and the police may arrive at any moment At the least ill all be summoned before the coroner" He paused a moment "But that isn't all I fear the effect of this news on Viola's mind"

Lalitter, and his facial hted with deepest conviction "He will ht ca to control her just now!"

Morton ignored this remark "If we can keep this news from her for a few days, I defy any of her so-called 'controls' to affect her"

Lambert stirred uneasily in his chair "I don't know about that Clarke had a strong hold on her"

"He is dead He has done his worst," responded Morton "I tell you, it is your business to get as far froht as you can and keep ahead of the news if possible"

"That won't do any good She is clairvoyant She'll know of it"

"She didn't know you were coe yet of Clarke's death Her attack at the tableof faintness Besides, he's been dead two hours, and these manifestations always take place at the exact htened "That's so! But I'm scared of what'll happen if he should manifest"

"Be assured He can noKeep the newspapers fro tih any occult channel I stake my reputation on that"