Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-08
Published BY Spe.

us through TO the rear hall without il
being necessary to go out on the one we
ordinarily use."
"The very thing" said Tom.
"I'u send word to him at once"
'Hold on moment" interposed Tom.
''Send out trusty clerk to him, and let
the janitor come to us from the rear
hall unlocking the doors as he comes,
30 that when we do leave we can 70
quickly"
This was agreed and acted upon.
In the meantime two other clerks
went out into the hall, and in the pres
ence Of the spy had shis conversation:
by George, it's hard lines, isn't it!'
whats hard lines:"
"Why, promised my best girl to take
her to Coney Island tonight, and here
comes Mr.. Holbrook in at late hour
and tells me not to go away, for he will
have some copying for me to do"
"Well, he'll be through by six
"Not he Mr.. Bryan and he have
business that will keep them here until
eight I heard them say so. That means
nine"
! So the poor spy settled himself for a
two hours watch.
Though HoIbrook had yielded, he still
chafed.
When Tom told him that he did not
think they ought to make the attempt
It rescue until after dark-say about 8
aclock-he rebelled.
Tom argued with him, and convinced
him again.
Il suppose you're right, Tom" he said,
'sbut this suspense is frightful. She is
young. lovely girl, Tom. Think what
may happen to her."
''Close your mind to all such thoughts, VI
replied Tom, land open it only to con-
siderations Of the most practical thing
how best to rescue herr That's the first
thought. and wait patiently"
'Oh, but, Tom. it is very hard to
wait"
Cali things come to him who knows
how to wait. Come, you are in a rea-
sonable frame of mind now, and here il
the janitor."
In few minutes they had passed
through all the adjoining offices, and
reached the passageway which ran paral
lei with the rear street. To descend
quickly by a corner staircase was but a
moments work, and the three were soon
rapidly treading their way through
crowded Nassau street.
At Printing House square the Shadow
parted from them, turning to the east.
Tom and Holbrook turned to the west
and crossed the City Hall park. Reach.
ing Broadway, Tom led the way to this
second floor Of a building which faced
upon the post Office.
Entering an office In the rear, a well
built man, whose frame was suggestive
of great strength, about forty-ive years
old, arose and greeted Tom effusively.
This was the chief of the private de-
tective agency. Tom presented Hol.
brook and said:
"a word or two in private with you,
chief"
"This way then, Tom" They entered
a small room in which there were few
chairs and table.
81 want force of five picked men,
said Tom.
"All right. Tom" replied the chief.
Anything you want I'm bound to sup
ply if can. l owe you too much to
disregard any request of yours. What's
the job"
Tom rapidly sketched the fact of the
abduction. saying nothing, however, OF
the events which had preceded it.
you will see," said Tom, finishing
his recital, THAT we want your best
men. Why can't you head the force
YOURSELF"
Il can and will" replied the chief.
"Have you made any plans of attack
''No, very few. have sent my Sha-
dow, he's one of your old men, up to 10.
cate the house il he can. He is to meet
us here as soon as he has done his work.
Then thought we would be governed
somewhat by what he reports. We
ought not to go up there before o'clock,
/ think"
To this Holbrook demurred as an un-
necessary delay. But Tom was now sup
ported by the chiefs Judgment, and
Holbrook was compelled to yield.
I'VE can lay our plans and arrange
the details when we hear what the Sha-
dow has to report" said Tom. in the
meantime, Holbrook, Mrs. Templetons
anxiety should be relieved 1t would Be
humane action to let her know"
In this Holbrook scauieeced, and pro-
posed to go there forthwith.
Tom said laughing: I'm go up with I
you. You are not in fit frame Of mind /
yet, and may commit an act of indis- t
erection which would ruin u.s."
Holbrook was annoyed, but at bottom +
he felt that Tom was right.
So descending to the street they found +
a cab and drove off
When they reached the boarding HOUSE
of the Templetons. Holbrook entered, |
and Tom remained In the cab. A news
boy passed. and Tom purchased paper,
with which he busted himself. He had |
hardly interested himself in the first tele-
graphic item, when Holbrook dashed |
down the steps, his face pale, and greatly
agitsted.
Whats the matter nowy exclaimed
Tom
Mrs. Teinpleton has gone"
THE old lady? Gone: Where~
Annie sent for her; the messenger
said she had broken her leg, having fallen
while out
Its another part Of the plot cried
Tom. How could the old lady have