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Meanwhile the whirligig had gone about violently after this fashion

Forbes, wondering ave one to his

impatient friend

"What's the row, Crawffy?"

"Be as silent as you can," said Crawford "Follow me We may be too

late"

"Anywhere you say"

"The door will be locked We'll creep around the upper veranda and

enter by opposite s You keep your eye on the valet Don't be

afraid to shoot if it's necessary"

"What the deuce!"

"Come!"

"But where?"

"Lord Monckton's room"

Blindly and confidently Forbes went out the rearof the

corridor, while Crawford made for the front They crept soundlessly

forward Lord Monckton? What was up? Shoot the valet if necessary!

All right; Crawford knehat he was doing He generally did Through

hisForbes saosuit-cases furiously The moment

Crawford entered the room, Forbes did likewise, without the least idea

what it was all about

"Put up your hands!" said Crawford quietly

Master and man caht fool any one but me,