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1 ~ Guillot at the Milan Hotel and gives1 The Kingdom , of The Blind By E. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM. (Copygcnted) Synopsis of Later Chapters. Captain Granet calls upon MmiSieur. him a document from the Kaiser of- fering France a separate peace. The Plot is discovered. Confers Sinks two. submarines. Granet is commissionedi by his uncle, Sir Alfred Anselman. to destroy the new sub detector. made byl Sir Meyville Worth of Norfolk: When calling upon Isabel Worth he is mis- taken by the inventor for the captain; 0f the guard and shown the marvel- lous invention. At midnight, With his accomplice, Collins, he lights a flare to guide a Zeppelin. Next day he is summoned to the Hall and confronted by Thomson, _ CHAPTER XXIII. I A It was a queer little gathering 11" the drawing-room of Market Burnham Hall, queer and in a sense ominous. Two soldiers guarded the door. An-, other one stood with his back to the' wide-flung window, the sunbght flashâ€" ing‘ upon his drawn bayonet. Granet,e although he looked about him .for a moment curiously, carried himself, with ease and confidence. “How do you do, Sir Meyville?" he said. “How are you, Thomson?" Sir Meyville, Who was in a state of great excitement, took absolutely no notice of the young man’s greeting. Thomson pointed to a chair, in which Granet at once seated himself. “I have sent for you, Captain Gian-l et,” the former began, “to ask you certain questions with reference to the events of last night.” :‘ “Delighted to tell you anything I can," Granet replied. “Isn’t this a lit-i tle out of your line, though, Thom- . son 1'” l Sir Meyville suddenly leaned for-l ward. “That is the young man," he declarfi- ed. “1 took him to be the officer in‘ command here and I showed him overl 'and I meant. to try and follow it if ‘I 'heard it again.” 'though his air of indifference was per- '(apable of miracles? 'nf the Zeppelins and the lighting of| lg’ive?” Graiiet asked, his brain work- # Granetdor a moment bit his’lip. “I laid out those things in case there was anything doing." he said. “As I told you. I felt sure that I had heard an airship earlier in the evening, There was a brief silence. Granet lounged a little back in his chair, but feet, a sickening foreboding was creeping in on him. He was conscious of failure, of blind, idiotic folly. Never before had he been guilty of such miserable short-sightedneSs. He fought desperately against the toils which he. felt were gradually closing in upon him. There must be some way out! _ ‘Captain Granet," his questioner continued, in his calm, emotionless tone, “according to your story you changed your clothes and reached here at the same time as thc Zeppelin, after having heard its approach. It is four miles and a half to the Dormy House Club, and that Zeppelin must have teen travelling .it the rate of at least sixty miles an hour. Is your car “It is capable of sixty miles an hour,“ Granet declared. “Perhaps I may spare you the trouble,” Thomson proceeded drily, “of further explanations. Captain Granet, when I tell you that your car was ob- served by one 02 lltc sentrics quite .i quarter of an hour before ‘lic arrival Your stamments, to put it mildly. are irreconcilable with the facts of the case. I must ask you once more if you have any other explana- tion to give as to your movements last night?’’ “What other the. flare. explanation can I ing fiercely. “I have told 'you the truth. What more can I say?” “You have told me,” Major Thom- lF you are out all day in the cold, keep warm by wearing STANFIELD’S "Red Label” Underwear It is heavy wool underwear â€"thick enough to protect you against the piercing coldâ€"easy andcomfortable because so carefully made. We make all we men, women and Send for free - STANFIELD’S l ights suitable for children. . sample book. IMITEI) enough to have suspicions about me. I should neverâ€""’ > “The truth may just as well be told,” she interrupted. “There is nothing to be ashamed of. It is hideously dull down here, and the 1ife my father has asked me to leadrfor the last few months has been intolerable. I never sleep, and I invited Captain Granot to come over here at twelve o’clock last night and take me for a motor ride. I was dressed, meaning to go, They had reached the corner of the‘ avenue. Granet glanced down towards ; ' the road. l “I presume," he remarked, “that I am at liberty to depart?” l Thomson gave a brief order to the‘. .soldier who had been attending them.‘ “You will find the car in which you? ,came waiting to take you back, Cap-l ’tain Granet,” he announced. I The two men had paused. Granetv lwas on the point of departure. Withjo Halloween No v of t i. e 5 Don't overlook t.hese in buying. Our Travellers have the Samples. We have the Stock. Torcan Fancy Goods my workshop. Quite a mistakeâ€"-abso-,son went on, and his voice seemed lutely a wrong impression!" llike the voice of fate, “that you ar- “It was amniistake for which youlrived here in hot haste simultaneously could scarcely hold me responsible,",‘with the lighting’of that flare and the Granet protested, “and you must realâ€"ldropping of the bombs. Not only one ly excuse me if I fail to see the Con-lof the sentries on guard here, but two nection. Perhaps you wiil tell me,‘other people have given evidence that Major Thomson, What I am here for?" ' your car was out there in the lane Major Thomson seated himself be-ifor at least a quarter of an hour pre- fore the desk and leaned a little back vious to the happenings of which I in his chair. 'have just spoken. For the last time, “We sent for you," he said, “because Captain Granet, I must ask you we are looking for two men who lit whether you Wish to amend your ex- the magnesium light which directed planation?” the Zeppelin last night to this localityâ€"1 There was a little movement at the One of them lies on the lawn tliere,'fu1~iher end of the room. A gurtain with a bullet through his brain. We was drawn back and Isabel Worth are still looking for the other." and Captain Granet came to fetch me. It turned out to be impossible because of all the new sentries about the place, but that is why Captain Granet was here, and that," she co eluded, turn~ ing to Major Thomson, “is why, I suppose, he felt obliged to tell you what was not the truth. It has been done before." There was a silence which seemed composed of many elements. . Sir feyville Worth stood with his eyes fixed upon his daughter and an ex- pression of blank, uncomprehending dismay in his features. Granet, a frown upon his forehead, was looking towards the floor. Thomson, with the lC-ame SIOWIY towards them. She StOOdlair of seeing nobody, was studying acting under authority. lthe passing of his Sudden apprehension} 'of danger, his curiosity was awakened. 9 “Do you mind telling me, Major; Thomson,” he asked, “how it is that‘ ,you, holding, I presume, a medical apâ€" pointment, were selected to conduct an inquiry like this? I have voluntar-, ily submitted myself to your question- ing, but if I had had anything to con- ceal I might have been inclined to dis- put your authority.” Thomson’s face was immovable. He simply pointed to the gate at the end of the avenue. " Wholesale Only. 7 Welllngton St. E., Toronto. to, Ltd. - l A Creed. Say to yourself every day, and mean it with all your heart: I will become more than I am. I will achieve more and more every day because I know that I can. I will re- l “If it had been necessary, Captain v cognize only that which is good in my- Granet,” he said coldly, “I should have selfâ€"only that which is good in been able to convince you that Invaslothers; only that in all things and As it 15» I{places that I know should live and “Do you imagine that I can be of any assistance to you?” Granet asked. 5 “That is our impression.” Major Thomson ‘ mitted. "Perhaps you: Will be so old as to tell us what you ‘- were doing here last. night?” ; “Certainly,” Granet replied. “About halfâ€"past ten last night I thought I' heard the engine of an air-hip. Wef all went out on the lawn but could see. nothing. However, I took that oppor- tunity to get my car ready in case, there was any excitement going. Later. on, as I was on my way upstairs, I,‘ distinctly heard the sound once more.) I went out, started my car, and drove down the lane. It seemed to be com-l ing in this direction so I followed? along, pulled up short of the house,i climbed on the top of the bank and;- saw that extraordinary illumination from the marshland on the other side.l I saw a man in a small boat fall back, as though he were shot. A moment or; two later I returned to my car and was accosted by two soldiers, to whom I gave my name and address. That is, really all I know about the matter." ' Major 'Thoinscn nodded. “You had only just arrived. then when the bombs were dropped ‘3" “I pulled up just before the illumâ€" ination,” Granct asserted. Thomson looked at him thought- fully. “I am going to make a. remark. Cap- ‘ tain Granet," he said, “upon which you can comment or not, as you choose. ’ to come over last night." “there, the curtains on either sddo,of her, ghastly pale, her hands, clasped in front of her, twitching nervously. “I am very sorry," she said. “This all my fault.” They stared at her in amazement. Only Granet, with an effort, kept his face expressionless. Sir Meyville be- gan to mutter to himself. “God bless my soul!” he mumbled. “Isabel, what do you want, girl? Can’t you see that we are engaged 1’” She took no notice of him. She turn- ed appeelingly towards Major Thoinâ€". son. ‘i' “Can you send the soldiers away for a moment?” she begged. “I don't think that they will be needed.” Major Thomson gave a brief order and the men left the room. Isabel came a little nearer to the table. Slief avoided looking at iii-anet. ‘ “I am very sorry, indeed," she went on, “if anything I have done has, caused all this trouble. Captain Grémd et came down here partly to play golf, partly at my invitation. He was here yesterday afternoon, as my father knows. Before he leftâ€"I asked_liim IS There was a breathless silence. Isabel was standing at the end of‘ the table, her fingers still clasped, nervously together, a spot of intense, color in her cheeks. She kept her,‘ eyes turned sedulously away from! Granet. 'Sir Meyville gripped her by; them all in turn. It was he who spoke. wish you goodâ€"morning.” lthing has been done before. first. “As you justly remark, Miss Worth,” he observed, “this sort of leave it there for the present. Will you come this way with me, if you please, Captain Granet? I won‘t trouble you, Miss Worth, or you, Sir Meyville. You might not like wnat we are going to see." Granet rose at once to his feet. “Of course, I will come wherever you like,” he assented. The two men passed together side by side, in momentous silence, across the stone ball, out of the house, and We will] l Granet hesitated, but only for a moment. Then he shrugged hlis shoul- ders and turned away. ‘ “Good-morning, Major!” ' He made his Way down to the lane, which was still crowded with villagers and loungers. He was received with a shower of questions as he climbed into the car. I “Not much damage done that I can lbear," he told them all. “The corner of the house caught fire and the lawn looks like a sandâ€"pit." ' He was driven in silence back to the Dormy House. When he arrived, there the place was deserted. The! grow. When adversity threatens I will be more determined than ever in my life to prove that I can turn all things to good account. When those whom I have trusted seem to fail me, I will have a thousand times more faith in the honor and nobleness of man. I will think only of that which has Virtlliflnd worth. I will wish only for that which can give freedom and truth. I will expect only that which can add to the welfare of the race. I will live to live more. I will speak to give encouragement, inspiration and joy. I will work to be of service to an round the back of the garden to a:other men were Iunching at the golflever-increasing number. And in every wooden shed. before which was posted a sentry. to let them pass. floor inside was stretched the dead body of Collins. The salt water was still oozing from his clothes and limbs, running away in little stream-s. There was a small blue hole in the .middle of his forehead. H “Tl‘is, apparently, Thomson said, “is the man who lit the magnesium light which showed the Zeppelin where to throw her bombs. The thing was previously prearranged. Can you identify him?” “Identify him ‘2" Granet exclaimed. "Why, I was playing bowls with him yesterday afternoon. He is a Glasgow‘ The man stood on one side, On the bare stone! .club. He made his way slowly to the', impromptu shed which served for a garage. His own car was standing ;there. He looked all-around to make lsure that he was absolutely alone. ‘Then he lifted up the cushion by the drivingâ€"Seat. Carefully folded and a1‘-, pranged in the corner were the horn-‘ rimmed spectacles and the silk hand- lkerchief of the man who was lying at Market Burnham with a bullet through his forehead. (To be continued.) k..â€" The Use of Dough in , l Watch-Making. thought, word and action my ruling de- sire s‘nall be to enrich, ennoble and beautify existence for all who come my way. 0 ___..__. o Minard‘s Liniment used by Physicians. 0 Sweetest Things of Earth. What are the sweetest things of earth? Lips that can praise a i‘ival’sr worth; A fragrant rose that hides :1 thorn; Riches of gold untouched by scorn: [A happy little child asleep; -Eyes that can smile, though they may merchant named Collins, and a very‘ the shoulder. “What do you mean, girl?” he de- mandedharshly. "What do you mean by all this rubbish? Speak out." Granet locked up for a moment. “Don’t,” he begged. “I can clear myself, MiSS Worth, if any one is mad Was not your costume-last night rather a singular one for the eVening? You say that you were on your way upstairs to undres: when you heard the Zeppelin. Do you wear rubber shot; and :1 Norfolk jacket for (lin- ner. "'27. ///,’" I 741;; //7/ I I W/2 2 . /’ '- ~I jdcnc .'" fme golf player He is staying at thel hundred pounds are used every week: [Donny House Club." ' l‘in making watches at a wellkiiowu ' “He has also another claim to dis- fflCIOTY 111 New England. “7111011 turns tinction." Major Thomson remarked out from two to three thousand ldrily, “for lie is the man Who tired WatC‘lleS a week. Since a baker uses 'lll’v‘fe ligllti- The Sergeant Who Shotjabout three pounds of flour to five him fancied he heard voices on _the loaves of bread. it follows that for ,creek, and crept up to the wall J'JSt every watch the maker uses the tgsdflaige tfihinigfggsigg’iequivalent of almost a third of .1 loaf. ltliat there were two men in the boat." The flour is made mm dough' a" l the Gram: shock his held dubiOLxsl§1_ dough is used to handle the screws, “1 know nothing whatever of the rivets and other small parts. Each ililall or his movements," he dcclared,l man in that part of the business his :1 "‘beyond what I have told you. I have, lump of dough always at hand; and ,§Carcellv' $10119“ 2‘- (302611 WOT-’15 to him; when he wants to examine a screw be im my llf€,~ and never before 011g; jabs the piece of dough on it. Then, Chance ‘neenng at “‘9 Dorm!" House"ll turning it over, he has a good chance “You do not, for instance, happen to' _ - . - , . v. ,know how he came here from 1halto look at it With his natcliinakers “liiiicroscopic eyeglass. Many of the Dorniy House?" . 3 ‘ V . . t , k “If you mean did he come in iny'gsi‘rews Emma 0 31“ “D W] e ngers, an many . icar,” Granet answered easily, “please. 0&5113' ‘ > ,let me assure you that he did not. Myi more. though large enougfl {0 be DICK- ,eri‘and here last night was indiscreet’ed up, would be so.covered by the‘ fenough. but I certainly Shouldn't have' fingers or the forceps as to be almost gbrought another man, especially a'hgdden from sight ; ;srranger. with me.” l _...â€"â€".;.â€"â€"â€"â€"- i ‘ “Thank V011." Major Thomson COI'l-l ' ' ‘.' ' .. ‘ I : : ' ‘ g . . . . I’ ‘c, d i, “th t is a“ I lave to say to, Qu1tting time brings neginn nh time, You f“ the pretext" ffor something; what a man makes of; l . Y LA ‘ v - : . . l "Hus there been much damage, It makes h’m‘ l ‘ ’ Crane: inqun'ed. "Very little." lKeep Minard‘s Liniment in the house. Two barrels of flour, or almost four , weep; A brother’s cheer, a father‘s praise, The iiiiiiistrelsy of summer days; A heart where never anger burns; A gift that locks for no returns: Wrongs overthrown; pains swift re- lease; DLirk footsteps guided into peace: The light of love in lover’s eyes; Age that is young as well as wise; An honest hand that needs no ward; A life with right in true accord; .\ licp~bud waxing into joy; \ happiness without alloy; A mother's kiss, a baby’s mirthâ€" These are the sweetest things of earth, â€"Emma L. Dowd. 3&0 MELE BREflKEY The used car dealer who shows you how they run instead of talking about ' vliai they are like. USED AUTOS 100 Actually in stock . A 402 YONGE 8T. Peicy Breakcy TOROMO Mention this paper.