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(Author of "Where There's a Will". etc. CHAPTER XXIL Gambier Road, Battersea, is not f 'a thoroughfare that is much fre- .. quented inly because it is the kind of road that leads nowhere at One end of it opens unostenta- ; upon one of those broad traf- arteries that converge half a mile on the Jopulous neighbourhood : vender the other backs on to the park, though a high iron rail- ing does not permit of pedestrians into the verdant open space , that way. All told, there were not more than dozen houses in the whole thor- -oughfare, but their quality made up _ for what they may have lacked in Yuantity, Gambier Road -- though t had not been its name then-- . had stood long before the ubiquitous sed-brick Mansions on the other side of the Parlwere built. In fact, they were old enough to-have known the time when Battersea was an island at Ahe time when the ggeat City of Lon- _.don was being builf Some of them were periodically vifited by members of Antiquarian Socifties who inspect- ed the old oak with a reverential awe; others, of course, had been re- novated from time to time in con- formity with changing architectural styles and the manifold needs of suc- ceeding generations, but the shades of olden times lingered yet about the precincts of Gambier Road, and, to those who knew its history, it would not have been very surprising if one had encountered a gentleman in vel- vet breeches, silk' stockings, buckle shoes and a powdered wig, emerging from ony one of the old gateways, It was not, however, with the ob- tHE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER '29, 1921 there was little chance of their mak- wg any : * From the other side of the road completely submerged in the dense shadows, Sinclair once more repeat- ed his instructions to his companion. "You'd better give me at least a couple -of hours," whispered Sinclair. "It will probably take me some time to find an entrance, and even then 1 shall have to tread 3 yet know whether Morre warned or not, but if he Ject of investigating a portion of old don by night that two men a- lighted from a bus in the neighbour. hood eof Battersea Park Road and made their way slowly in the direc tion of the Park itseli. Even had such been their mission, they would have seen little of the neighbour. hood's amenities, because, particular night, the whole of London was visited by a heavy yellow blan- ket of fog which completely eclipsed the street lamps and plunged every- thing in a suffocating blackness. For their purpose, the occasion could not have been a better one, for there was no likelihood of either Morton Sinclair or Clifford Merri- vale being recognised by any one who might easily enough have been posted to keep a sharp look out for them, Sinclair had investigated the neigh- bourhood the previous day, and had made himself superficially familiar with such of the topographical de- tails as were tial to the of their plan, With a feeling of nervous appre- hension they turned sharply to the right and found themselves in the black, tunnel-like entrance of Gam- bier Road, The house mentioned by Ogden during his colliquative con- versation with Sinclair in the tav- ern, was the last one on the right hand side, and, even in such a fog, on this of encountering him, so much the better, but if she is there, I'm afraid that I shall not have an easy task." "You've got a revolver, of course?' Merrivale's voice was apprehensive. He did not like to think that Sinclair was about to take such an enormous risk, for he knew that a man of Mor- rell's type forced into a corner as covered that Helen was in the house, was likely to be a dangerous person to deal with, Sinclair plunged his hand into the deep pocket of his overcoat before replying, and his fingers touched the chilly steel, sending an assurance of security through him, "Yes," he replied, "but I hope it won't be necessary for me to use it. throat. "If you don't hear anything clocks chiming the hour from here, don't be foolish enough to follow me, and 'phone Nelson at Scotland Yard. He'll probably be annoyed that we didn't take him into our confidence over this, but I can't help that" The two men clasped hands in sil- ence and both felt the strong, in- visible bond that had brought them together in this strange enterprise. "Go in and win her," said Merri- vale huskily, "She's yours old man --always has been." With Merrivale's words ringing in his ears, Sinclair crossed the road and pushed open the gate. He felt that at all costs he must save Helen, If he failed ..., Cautiously, he felt Zutoo and THEM A x Is HL is HT wor Si ANY COST." he indeed would be if Sinclair dis- |@% cents per box---at all dealers. ee CE -- fore the door which, to his comfort he found unlatched, Whoever had been down there a few moments be- fore had evidently not: suspected his presence above, otherwise they would have taken the precaution of bolting the door from the interior, Beyond the door he found himself I should hate that." He paused, and |in a narrow corridor at the far end buttoned his coat closer about his |of which rose a flight of stone steps. A room to the left, the door of which from me by midnight," he continued, | was leit open, was obviously a kit- "and you'll probably hear a dozen |chen, for on a table in the centre stood a small tray of used dishes. It was this tray that fascinated the but get away as quickly as you can |young man, for it contained just suf- ficient crockery for meal, but for Helen? The thought cheered him, Morrell was evidently not such a fool as to starve the girl into sub- mission, if, indeed, that was his ob- ject, one person's For whom had this been used At the top of the flight of steps Sinclair encountered a second door, but this, however, was latched from the further side with no means of manipulating it on the side on which he now found himself, With the aid of his torch he found that the door was none too close- fitting and, inserting the long blade of a --_-- FRANCE BELIEVES NAVAL PROGRAM SHOWS PACIFISM Will Build Battleships Only With Future Needs in Mind WITHOUT SECRECY 1927-28 Construction Does Not Include Many New Craft Paris, Dec. 29.--France believes that its naval pragram, which en- visages possession of half a million tons of modern ships by 1943 demonstrates the Government's peaceful intentions. While the United States 1s thinking of 25 cruisers, it was said at the Qual d'Orsay Tuesday, and Italy is showing unwonted activity in maintaining an advance over France in light units, the French naval program is being carried out only with France's actual needs in mind. . Although delay in passing the 1928 national budget of 42 billion francs would hold up naval con- struction for a time, experts con- tinue to study plans and contracts for private firms. As far as the 1927-28 pragram is concerned, construction has begun on one cruiser, six destroyers, five suo- marines, one submarine mine-layer and two despatch-boats, Open Building Plans France is constructing without secrecy. The new cruiser would be of the same type as three others France is constructing, The Gov- ernment has not abandoned con- struction of battleships, but has merely delayed that part of the program. In the event of an inter national = competition in these ready to begin laying keels, The mew submarines are of the Requin type which bave proved highly successful. One 3,000-ton submarine . the largest im the world, also wiil be built. It will be capable of an undersea cruising radius of 1,500 miles. The destroyers are of the Tigre type of 2,400 toms, like light cruisers, which can be used in pro tecting transports from Africa BISHOP REPORTS CHURCH DISPUTE Antagonist Resigns to Be- come Presidént of Cana- Buy Retiable Fuel from | a Reliable Firm COAL-COKE-W0OD Waterous-Meek Ltd. Phones--660 and 1288 Yards--Cedardale dian University London, Dee. 29.--According to the Westminster Gazette, Dr, Er- nest William Barnes, Bishop of Birmingham, has reported to the Church Association the facts con- cerning his dispute with Rev, C. Fisher, who resigned from St. John's Harborne Church at Bir- mingham, and is sailing for Can- ada on January 6 to assume the presidency of a Canadian Univer- sity. The secretary of the Associa- tion, who is one of the patrons of the position which Rev. Mr. Fisher has resigned, declined to reveal the contents of Dr. Barnes' letter pending a meeting of the Associa- tion, but it is said the post it to be filled in due course. Dr, Barnes had stated that he would not institute a successor to Mr, Fisher, who is described as a higher evangelical, until he Is promised co-operation in the cor- porate life of the diocese, INSURANCE OC. E, HEPBURN 64 McLaughlin Blvd,, Oshawa, Dis- trict Representative for the Great West Life Assurance Co. of Can- adi, Consult the Great West be- that so far as he was concerned the matter was closed. The throw- ing out of the revised Prayer Book by the House of Commons on De- cember 15 last, had completely up- set what he had in mind and there was nothing further to be said. make a statement. that Mr. Fisher had resigned the living and there would trouble about his successor, MORE SAFEGUARDS Republican Representative 3 Cc to the New York Times from Wash- Lamps in ington quotes Representative Brit- ten, House Committee on Naval Affairs, as saying that inquiry may disclose Uptown Office--66 King St. West _---- pte Mr. Fisher, in an interview said | "ruthlessness of a rum-chaser ployed in the interest of a cal law." The dispatch continues: He ded that it may be found that spfeguprda might have been thro around "the potentialities for terrible. 8-4 accident by the expenditure of money. "Application of scientific ciples to prolong life indefi in air tight chambers," he tinued, 'undoubtedly holds greatest promise for protect and saving the lives of subman crews, "It is my Impression that dents .occur so infrequently through investigation will that early precaution for sa life was not taken in advance, H man nature is that way in de: with floods, earthquakes and © spasmodic disaster-dealing in Bishop Barnes also declined to He merely said be mo FOR SUBS URGED Suggests Employment of New Devices New York, Dec. 29.--A despateh Polished also Brass and Aluminum Jobbing work done, W. 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Once he near- shallow area 'leading to the cellar kitchens, and careful, At each of the windows he paused, but everywhere was wrapped in darkness, The door at the back, too, was lock- ed, and he was beginning to think was going to be a hopeless one, when upwards from the ground two or three feet away from the spot where he was standing, Creeping closer he discovered that it came from a small circular metal covering through which coal is shov- The light pierced the tiny hole by means of which the lid was lifted from the This gave him an idea and, ed the covering and flashed his elec- A quick be an easy matter for him %o swing himself down on to the heap of roal. Once in the cellar, he paused bes Do You Own YourOwn Real Estate and Insurance DISNEY PHONE 1550 REAL ESTATE Homes built to suit purchaser R. M. KELLY 610 Simcoe St. N. Phone 1668W Pd AUCTIONEER 25 King St, B,~~Corner Celina Phone 205 floors; all conveniences; mear Mo- tors, Smap at 8$3,200--Terms. 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Phones: 1198W----Office 1858J. it was not long before he was able to raise the latch, Not a glimmer of light came from anywhere, and the vaulted silence of the house filled him with a sense of overwhelming awe, and with it there returned to him that same feeling of omnipresent evil which had made such a potent impression on him dur- ing his stay at Moorcroft Manor, Somewhere in this dread house of silence was the girl he loved. He was convinced of that, But the ground floor rooms were deserted, and there was nothing else to do but to ascend the old staircase at the end of the hall and continue his search higher, Removing his boots in order to move more silently, he crept upstairs on to the first landing, Here a tiny gas jet glimmered at the far end of the corridor and, attracted by it moth-like, Sinclair approached, his fingers closing over the butt of the revolver in the pockets of his coat. At each door he paused to listen but heard nothing. Then he softly turned the handle of the door at the far end beneath the glimmier of light, and found that it yielded to his touch, The room was in dark- ness but he thought he distinctly heard the sound of someone breath- ing. He dare not use his torch for fear of discovery, but, convinced that someone was in the room, he moved noiselessly over the carpeted surface of the floor in the direction of where he judged the bed would be, He had scarcely gone three paces when he heard the lock of the door click be- hind him. He swung round swiftly and as he did so the room was filled with a flash of light so suddenly *hat it almost blinded him, but not before he had seen the sinister figure of Montague Morrell standing with nis back to the closed door and levelling a revolver at his head. With a quick movement Sinclair attempted to bring his own weapon into play. "If you move so much as a frac- tion of an inch, my dear Mr, Sin- clair, your part in this little drama will be brought to a swift conclusion. I warn you I am not to be trifled with, and if you have any regard at all for your life you will do precisely as I tell you" Sinclair laughed, bitterly, "I am afraid you misjudge the esti- mate I place on myself," he retorted coldly, "if you imagine you can co- erce me so easily," "There are many things in you I admire," sneered Morrell, "but hero- ics is not one of them. I tell you I am a dangerous man to trifle with." Saying this he pressed a small but- ton on the wall beside him with his left hand and a moment later a well built, muscular man entered the room. "There you are Myers" smiled Morrell, "just keep the gentleman quiet for a little while. Show him some of your celebrated tricks, He likes amusement. But I think it would be wisest to relieve him of that nasty little thing he's got in his overcoat pockets Put your hands right up," he commanded, and Sin- clair, gazing steadfastly into the gleaming muzzle of the revolver, DOMESTIC SERVICE (Montreal Star) Commissioner Lamb, a recogniz- ed authority on the many phases of the immigration question, notes with : disappointment that the supply of young women for domestic service still continues to fall far short of the dian workers from the United Stat or requires them to pay a heavy head tax. and which enables Am erican workers to enter this coun try without restrictions, can last long. d d in Canada. What is the main reason of this shortage? Why are not young women being trained in battalions for an occupation which has so many advantages to offer? 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