Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-05-10


Professor Dove, who was-well, Just a little
cracked and inclined to believe thoroughly
in his own psychic powers You backed nm
IN this enterprise" Astro waved his hand round
the room; but, being a church member You
naturally couldn't afford to let anyone. Your
wife especially, know of your beng engaged
IN business that was undignlhed and OF
such dubious morality.
You advertised, and did we'll that You
needed more help. You couldn't afford 10 he
known in the matter and so, when Miss VIVIAN
here came to your office to get work. You Sc
lected her as assistant. Not wishing TO he
seen too much IN her company, You went to
call on her. and finally induced her to help the
professor Then the professor went on one
of his periodical debauches, she teephoned TO
YOU, and You came down here to straighten
out the correspondence, which becoming
larger and more profitable every day. There
was more work to it than you at first thought.
You had to stay here that night; then YOU
the postoffice inspectors. SO You buckled
down to a night and day job of it until you
could clean up the money before you were
caught. You are now about ready to quit
the affair altogether IS this correct?"
The old man, who had been listening in
great establishment, assented. " But you
going to report all this to my wife, sir: he
faltered -" 1t will simply kill her. Can't you
keep this from her? ! promise to give up the
business right now.
Astro drew telegraph blank from his
pocket. There was message ;.lready written
on the yellow slip and he handed it over to
Hudson. It read
ROCHESTER, Oct. 81. JPN.
Why no letter! Did You receive mInet
Returning Empire State Limited tonight.
"JoHN'
Ring for messenger boy and send this,
continued the Master of Mysteries. She
will not know that it isn't genuine telegram.
woman in her state of mind won't notice
anything, m sure; and | think if you turn
up at the Grand Central, appearing to have
come in on that tram, she will be there to
meet you with open arms
Tears appeared IN the ola mans eyes. III
do it, he said And tomorrow III buy
couple of tickets for Naples. God bless you,
sir, for your kindness
And what's to become of me-" spoke up
Miss Vivian.
Astro looked at her indulgentlv You
may go with this work here, for all | care,
he said. Its very tidy little business ap-
parently and none of my affair. But ! advise
you rather to apply for a position in Mr.. Hud-
sons office don't think, however, that with
Your face and figure you will have much trouble
in getting employment"
WELL" Valeska said with relief, as she and
Astro left the Office. Its all over now.
Not at alll' remarked her companion
bruskly. haven't earned my fee yet. Come
INTO this drug store with me moment
He went to the telephone and called up Mrs.
John Hudson. Mrs Hudson he said, I've
been consulting my crystals, and have lust
seen your husband in Rochester. He was
taking tram for New York. He had Just
consummated real estate deal there which
has been very profitable, and think you will
see HIM safe and sound again tonight. Kindly
send my check to the studio Thank YOU.
Good night
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