The Huttig news., 1908-11-28

ohe udd been within that day. Dan dis | c5vered a womans finger prints in dust l on his desk, along with letter from his | attorney.
 CHAPTER II-Maitland dined with Zimmerman, his attorney Dan set out | or Greenhelds. to get his family jewels.
 nTing his walk to the country seat, he net tne young woman in gray whom le had seen leaving his bachelors club. tier auto had broken down. He fixed it md by ruse she lost him.
 CHAPTER III.-Maitland. on reaching lome, surprised lady in gray. cracking he safe containing his gems She ap- 'afently took him for a well-knoWn rock, Daniel Anisty.
 CHAPTER IV.-Half- -hypnotized, Malt land opened his safe, took therefrom the jewels, and gave them to her. first form lng partnership in crime. The real world appeared on the same mission Maitland overcame him He met the girl outside the house and they sped on to New fork in her auto. He had the jewels and she promised to meet him that day.
 CHAPTER v.--Maitland received a Mr Snaith,' introducing himself as a esteetive. To shield the girl in gray A1 Maitland. about to show him the jew els, supposedly lost. feIled by a blow from "Snaith's" cane. The latter proved to be Anisty himself and he se- cured the gems
 CHAPTER vI-Anisty, who was Mait- lands double, masqueraded as the latter. CHAPTER vII.-The criminal kept Maitland's engagement with the girl in gray, He gave her the gems, after fall ing in love at first sight. They were to meet and divide the foot.
 There is a way"
 "Go on''
 Last night. Dan"-she raised her glorious eyes to his-"last night. I trusted you'
 His face hardened ever so slightly; yet when he took thought the tense lines about his eyes and mouth soft. ened. And she drew a deep breath, knowing that she had all but won.
 q trusted you" she continued soft ly Do you know what that means? l trusted you"
 He nodded. eyes to hers. fascinated, with an odd commingling of fear and hope and satisfied self-loye. Now I am unconnected with the affair No ore knows that I had any hand in it. Besides. no one knows me--that r. steal" Her tone fell lower The DO lice have never heard of me. Dan,'
 sI-believe-"
 T could get away" she interrupted; "and then, if they stopped you
 You're right, by the powers,' He struck the table smartly with his first You do that and we can carry this through Why, lacking the jewels, am Ma;tland-I am even wearing Malt lands clothesi" he boasted T went to his apartments this morning and saw to that. because it suited my pur- pose to be Maitland for a day or two"
 'sThen-2" Her gaze questioned his.
 "Waiter," cried Anisty. And. when the man was deferential at his elbow: Gall cab. at once. please"
 Certainly. sir"
 The rest of the corps of servants were at the other end of the big room. Anisty made certain that they were not watching. then stealthily passed the canvas bag to the girl. She bent her head, bestowing it in her handbag
 You have made me happy. Dan,' came tremulously from beneath the hat brim.
 Whatever doubts may have assailed him when it was too late. by that re- mark were effaced, silenced. Who could mistrust her sincerity?
 Then when and where may I seq you again? ?n he demanded.
 "The same place.
 It was a bold move; but she was standing; the walter was back, an- nouncing the cab in waiting, and he dared not protest. Yet his pat riposte commanded her admiration.
 NO. Too risky. If they are watch ing here, they may be there. too'' He shook his head decidedly The flicker os douDt was again extinguished; fof undoubtedly Maitland had escorted her home that morning; her reference had been to that place. Somewhere elss" be insisted confident that she was playing fair.
 .is appeared to think for an in stsut, then, fimbling in her pocket book, extracted a typical feminine Hcucil stub-its business end looking as though it had been gnawed by vindlctive rat--and scribbled hastily on the back of menu card:
 Mrs. McCabe. 205 West One Hun, drea and Eighteenth street Top floor. Ring three tines
 T shall he there at seven she told him. You won't fail me-"
 Not if I'm still at liberty he laughed.
 And the waiter smiled at discretion. a far away and unobtrusive smile that could by no possibility give offense: at the same time it was calculated to convey the impression that. in the opinion of cne humble person. at least, MT. Maitland was merry wag.
 "Goodby Dan!"
 Anisty held her fingers in his hard palm for an instant. rising from his chair.
 "Goodby, my dear he said. clum- silly.
 He watched her disappear, eyes humid. temples throbbing. By the pcwersl' he cried. But she's worth it."