Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-09-22
| An Invisible Hand !
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an ashy hue, his eyes full of bewilder-
inent and trouble. Max, on the con-
trary, had jumped to his feet as if bent
on action. but glance from the de-
tective made him quietly resume his
place.
They now rushed forward TO grasp
possibilities. If it could be proved that
he had robbed and attmpted to strangle
Godfrey, then the murder of Richard
COTE might also be traced to him and
would be removed at once and for ever.
AS for Edith, she was mortified by the
idea that Il man so trusted, had proved
so treacherous. Yet now that his ar
rest was an accomplished fact, it did
seem to surprise her.
The facts relating TO IL We're these:
Soon after the family had sat down
to dinner, Urbano, having made sure
that Inspector Foundes and his coll
housekeepers room, left the hall by a
door in the northern wing. seldom. used
and generally kept locked. the--key of
which he possessed. SloMlsT and quiet
~ he walked down garden under
the shadow of asehse yew hedge, UNI
sharply Issnd and retraccd his steps.
Not praeting or seeing any one he con-
lltSIed that he WAS neither seen nor
watched: so once more he crept
stealthily and slowly. like one afraid.
down the garden and into the park.
Now and then he remained several
minutes completely hidden in dense
shadow, his senses keenly alert To de.
tect sounds that he was not being fol-
lowed, he went forward once more.
He had gone some four miles and
had reached the limit of the park where
it was protected by a thick belt of
shrubbery, when, having for the !asl
iSt tni l,lt, 1,,
tracked. he diNcd into the midst of
the thicket. where three stunted frs
lent profounder shadow TO mcl:in-
choly and isolated spot.
Here he paused and whispered a
name. Tactic, Tucito?" the sound of
bracken being trodden and of boughs
pushed aside came to him, and i'm am
and stood beside him
II have waited mere five nights. Were
his first words, spoken in Italian,
and conveying a sense of i'll humor
II could not come to YOU before; I
ann watched. Have YOU been careful 2'
Clbano questioned.
Trust me-" said the man. self con-
| fidently
Urbano opend his waistcoat and from
an inner pocket took a small parcel
wrapped in handkerchief, which.
however, did not prevent it climbing
as. he handed ii to Tactic. who, con-
cealed it in the sash round his waist.
near Il spot where an upnsheathed
| knife WAS stuck.
Now listen TO me- Urbano said
gravely, as in n low voice he gave GER
tain instructions, ending in the inter-
rogation, You understand me?"
Perfectly the other responded.
You may trust me-"
Then safe journey and farewell,
the valet said, holding out his hand.
which was tightly grasped.
Having waited few minutes. The
valet directed his course homewards
but had scarcely gone half a dozen
yarsd, when he was startled by hearing
sounds OF voices, quick scufile and
"a heav fall.
Certain they had come from the di-
| rection taken by Tactic, he first hesi-
tated TO go forward and see what had
happened. and then decided to hurry
\ from the spot. But scarcely had he
moved. when heavy hands were laid on
him, pinioning his arms to his sides.
Who's that" he cried out in Eng
lish. WHO'S that
Some one well acquainted with
YOU" Foundes answered.
There is a mistake; | tell you there
| is a mistake
You can prove that later ON. AT
present you must come with me-"
"Where?"
"To Balwash police station; you'll
not be lonely. I'll keep you company .
the detective added by way of pleas
antry, being clated by the capture
1t was in vain Urbano protested, ges-
ticulated, and assured him he was
making a grave error. Handouts were
upon his wrists and he was soon on the
high road, walking at a good pace be-
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