"That was before I knew her. Basil--my dear--you're

not thinking of marrying this other creature.''

Basil Chester said soberly:

"I'd marry her like a shot if she'd have me--but

I'm afraid she won't."

Cold chills went down Mrs. Chester's spine. She

sought and found Mr. Parker Pyne, placidly reading

a book in a sheltered corner.

"You must do something! You must do something!

My boy's life will be ruined."

Mr. Parker Pyne was getting a little tired of

Basil Chester's life being ruined.

"What can I do?"

"Go and see this terrible creature. If necessary

buy her off."

"That may come very expensive."

"I don't care."

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"It seems a Pity. Still there are, possibly, other

ways."

She looked a question. He shook his head.

"I'll make no proroises--but I'll see what I can

do. I have handled that kind before. By the way,

not a word to Basil--that would be fatal."

"Of course not."

Mr. Parker Pyne returned from the Mariposa at

midnight. Mrs. Chester was sitting up for him.

"Well?" she demarded breathlessly.

His eyes twinklcci.

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