The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-24

has been reported in the Con Amore Mine. 1
thought perhaps since you deal in Mexican mines.
that in view of the strike you might be induced to
advance the money necessary to redeem the stock
for a half interest in it, AS she spoke her face
flushed and her voice faltered little at the end.
Harrison knew that game was being played.
but the charm of the girl and the appeal of her
beauty impressed him strangely. Something of
this must have shown in his face, for as he turned
he caught a CLEAN Of greedy satisfaction in Blacks
eyes
Harrison affected to consider Excuse me for
a moment" he said Let what informa-
ton have in the office concerning the mine"
Going into the outer he beckoned to
Holmes and held whispered conversation with
him. At the end of it Holmes nodded quietly. and
Harrison returned to his private office. We'll,
Miss Almore," he said smiling. lit is something OF
a gamble, but if everything is represented l don't
know that I mind taking a chance" And sitting
down at his desk he wrote few words a sheet
OF paper and passed it to her. The first step will
be to sign this order on the Longfeld Trust Com
pany to deliver the stock to our firm on receiving
from us 81 90 for Mr.-er-Jenkins.'
The girl looked at the paper and hestated
"It is all right, Miss Almore; sign it," said
Black, and his words snapped like a whip.
The girl looked swiftly at him. His face was
bland, but his eyes were cold as ice.
She signed the paper.
Harrison took it, and writing check for &c.
000 called Holmes and said:
Here is the order on the Longfield Trust Com
pany in the Con Amore stock transaction, which
explained to you few moments ago, Holmes. and
here is my check for $4,000. AS soon you have
concluded this business bring the stock to me-
VERY well, SIR answered Holmes. Here is
telegram which a moment ago." And lay
ing it on the desk Holmes left the
Harrison opened the telegram. 1t from his
partner, James, and in their private code.
IF you and Mr.. Black will excuse me-" said Har
rision, turning to Miss Almore, II will decipher
this wire while we are waiting for Holmes. Here
is morning paper If you care to see it."
She took The paper mechanically, and Harrison
began to translate his telegram. The Office was
still. Black watched the door nervously.
When HARRISON had finished translating the wire
he read the result with a start of amazement and
glanced swiftly at Black Then he returned to the
message again and reading it through a second
y,
starting up he saw Miss Almore gazing fxedly at
the newspaper which he had handed her.
What is the matter, Miss Almore?'' he ex-
claimed.
My brother" she gasped, pointing to the paper.
He is dead"
AS she spoke Blacks face changed and he rose
hastily. Harrison the motion and quickly
walking the room stood before the door.
At this moment Miss Almore sprang forward i'm
petuousy and exclaimed: Call back your clerk,
Mr.. Harrison The loan is pretense! have
not borrowed penny! This man is jenkins! He
will get your $4,000! All of it, The report OF
strike is false 1t sent in by this mans con-
federate, The stock is worthless! We have de-
frauded you,''
In her excitement she seized Harrison's arm
Black started toward her You must b.
crazy he exclaimed. e.
Stand back there, Mr.. Black ordered Harri
ct will be better for you. Now, Miss Al
MORE" he added. turning to her. "go on
I'VE have defrauded you," she declared again
my brother had-had cone wrong. This mar
held him in his power and threatened to expos.
him and send him to Mexican prison unless
would do-what have done. My brother was in
curably i'll. He was weak and despairing. HI
pleaded with me not to let him spend the las
months of his life in prison. He my onl.
brother-hardly more than a boy-and 1 lovet
him-and So did this to save him. I am no
trying to justify myself. only telling YOU
why. He is free Do what you like will
me-"
There silence in the room. Then Harri
looked at Black. What have you to say?'' h
asked.
AS he put the question there quick knock
and Holmes appeared in the door. Here is tn
stock. SIR he said. and handing Harrison an ope
bunch of Con Amore certificates he went out an
closed the door.
Black took quick, triumphant glance at them
and turning to Harrison with an easy air of as