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But nevertheless it was with some inward trepidation that Hamish approached Erith station; and it was with an awestruck silence that he saw his cousin take tickets at the office; nor did he speak a word when the train came up and they entered and sat down in the carriage. Then the train moved off, and Hamish breathed more freely: what was this to be afraid of?
It was the only book in sight, and Miss Erith opened it and spread her copy of the cipher-letter beside it. Then she began to turn the pages according to the numbers written in her copy of the cipher letter. Meanwhile, Vaux was prowling. There were no books in the rear room; of this he was presently assured. He came back into the front shop and began to rummage.
Up, and being ready set out with Captain Cocke in his coach toward Erith, Mr. Deane riding along with us, where we dined and were very merry.
Again one of his pistols flashed its crimson streak across the blackness and a man began scrambling and thrashing and screaming down there in the whinns. For a little while Miss Erith crouched beside McKay in silence. Then he felt her light touch on his arm: "I've been thinking.", "Aye. So have I." "Is there a chance to drop into the lake?" He had not thought so.
Above this shop were three floors, evidently apartments. The windows were not lighted. "Lauffer lives on the fourth floor," said Miss Erith. "Will you please give me the jimmy, Vaux?" He fished it out of his overcoat pocket and looked uneasily up and down the deserted avenue while the girl stepped calmly into the open entryway.
The King had yielded to Clarendon's terms, so far as to send, through his brother, what was next to a personal order. Hyde, however reluctant, had no alternative but to obey. On the night of November 29th, he took coach, with two servants only. A boat was ready for him at Erith, and he there embarked.
Miss Erith also learned that there were five hundred dollars in new United States banknotes in his pockets, some English sovereigns, a number of Dutch and Danish silver pieces, and a new cheque-book on the Schuyler National Bank, in which was written what might be his name. "Will he live?" inquired Miss Erith, solicitous, as are people concerning the fate of anything they have helped to rescue.
And the pretty Miss Erith turned and took to her heels with Vaux after her. Through the disordered apartment and down the stairs they sped, out into the icy darkness and around the corner, where her car stood, engine running, and a blanket over the hood. As soon as the chauffeur espied them he whisked off the blanket; Miss Erith said: "Home!" and jumped in, and Vaux followed.
We have attempted to communicate with his family, but nobody of that name claims him. You say you are personally interested in the young man?" "Oh, no," said Miss Erith, "except that I hope he is not going to die.... He seems so young f-friendless " "Then you have no personal knowledge of the patient?" "None whatever.... What did you say his name is?" "McKay."
"Well hum hum! what is it you propose to do to-night?" "I should like to consult my Chief of Division." "Meaning me?" "Of course." "When?" "Now!" "Where are you just now, Miss Erith?" "At home. Could you come to me?" Vaux shivered again. "Where d-do you live?" he asked, with chattering teeth. She gave him the number of a private house on 83d Street just off Madison Avenue.
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