The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-11-22

thanks. she warmed up and gave me
a description by which | should know
each and led me to the room where,
as she said. they were "corralled."
'By the way" !. said. hating out
side the door, they'll want some
money, suppose. Do you know how
much?"
They're paid" she said. and pushed
omen the door before | could express
| surprise or ask further questions.
| surmised that she had paid them her
| self TO save me from annoyance or
possible danger and my gratitude to
this strange creature rose still higher.
The four men within the room sa-
luted me gravely and with Mother
Borton's direction in mind | had no
hesitation in calling each by his name.
was pleased to see that they were ro-
bust, vigorous fellows. and soon made
my dispositions. Brown and Bark
house were to attend me during day
light and Fitzhugh and Porter were to
guard together at night. And. SO much
settled. fastened to the office.
No sign Of Doddridge Knapp dis
| turbed the morning. and at the noon
hour | returned TO the room In the
house Of mystery that was still my
only fixed abode.
All was apparently as had left II.
except that a letter lay ON the table.
Il must get new lock-" was my
comment, as broke the seal. This
place is getting too public when every
messenger has key" ! was certain
that had locked the door when Cor
son and | had come out on the even
ing before.
The letter was from my unknown
employer. and read:
Richmond has paid the men. Be
ready for a move at any moment.
Leave your address II you sleep else
where"
And now came three OF fotf days OF
rest and quiet after the merry life
had been leading since my arrival In
San Francisco.
In the interval improved my time
by getting better acquainted with the
city. Emboldened by my body-guard.
slept for two nights in Henry's room.
and with one to watch outside the
door. one lying on a mattress just in
side. and new lock and bolt. was
free from disturbance.
Just as had formed a wild idea OF
looking up Doddridge Knapp in his
home. | came to the Office in the
morning to ind the door into Room 16
wide open and the farther door aiar.
rCome In. Wilton" said the voice
Of the King of the Street; and en-
tered his room 20 find him busted over
his papers, as though nothing had oc-
CURED since had last met him.
"The market has had something OF
q vacation" ventured. as he failed to
speak.
Il have been out Of town." he said
shortly. What have you done?
Nothing"
He gave grunt Of assent.
''You didn't expect me 70 buy up the
market. did your"
The yellow-gray mustache went up.
and the wolf.fangs CLEANED from be-
meath.
Il reckon 1t wouldn't have been {
very profitable speculation" he replied
Then he leaned back in his chair
and looked meditatively at the wall.
Have you heard anything more OF
Decker" he asked.
'rve heard enough 70 satisfy me
that he's the man who got the Omega
stock"
What other deal is he in?" asked
the King Of the Street.
u don't know"
The King of the Street smiled indul.
gently.
Well, you've got something to learn
yet. I'll give you till next week 70
find the answer to that question:
/ was convinced from his air that he
had information on both these points
himself, and was merely trying my
knowledge.
TN not be back before next wednes
day" he concluded.
Going away again.? I asked In sur
prise.
I'm off to Virginia City,. he re
piled after considering for a little
I'm not sure about Omega, after all
and there's another one want to lool
into. You needn't mention my going
When l come back wen have a cam
pa.gn that will raise the roof OF every
Board in town. No orders till ther
unless telegraph you. That's ALL"
The King of the Street seemed
Straightforward enough in his state
ment of plans. and 1t did not occur ts
me to distrust him while was In hil
presence. Yet, once more In my OF
fee, with the locked door between,
began to doubt. and tried to find som,
hidden meaning In each word ant
look.
ITO be- continued I'm next ISSUE,