Mower County transcript., 1908-11-11

him, with:
Wrong address: there is no such
person here"
The lad was closing the door after
him when it suddenly occurred to
Jerry that he had asked Mike O'Con.
nor to wire him at that number.
WAS that for me?" he asked.
mo; it was for Tom Flannery.
There is no such fellow"
"Great Scott, that's meant for met"
exclaimed Jerry, as he started after
boy. He could not conceal his uneasi-
ness and intense interest after he had
read Mikes short message, and the
old Gemini plainly noticed his per-
turbeG condition.
Important news, 1 daresay," said
Wentworth.
by jingo, but he's a brick!" said
the dancing-eyed Jerry. Hes con-
structed of the right material, that
fellow is. I felt deep down in my
heart all along that he would be: John.
ny on the spot and -"
"A brick-right material-Johnny
Mr.. Wentworth.
Jerry colored as he stammered
something that was intended for an
explanation, but which only served to
mystify the other all the more.
II think you need a cup of strong
Coffee" smiled Wentworth, $50 we'll
60 out to luncheon now" He had not
risen from his chair before Jerry
floundered:
REALLY, Mr.: Wentworth, you'll have
to excuse me to-day. am tremendous
ly obliged to you, but, you see-I-
that is, but had late breakfast, and
I'm not a bit hungry. What time do
the trains get in?' =
Trains-what trains?"
From Vera Cruz, of course. Are
there many of them, and which Is the
flrst?"
"Well, really, brother, am not
familiar with the time of train arrivals
and departures. But l shall insist
that you come along right away for a
cup of coffee
The clock over the desk indicated
12:40.
"Au right" said Jerry, as pleasantly
as possible, but he really wanted to be
| away from his elderly fraternity
brother.
They were at table in nearby
| eating house when he suddenly
! thought of the time. Mr.. Wentworth's s
| watch showed 1858.
"Thunder!" exclaimed Jerry. You'll
excuse me, won't you?" he man.
aged to smile, as he snatched the
! envelope from his pocket. Twelve
| $50 United States of America gold
! certificates fell from the folded sheet
of paper to the table.
We'll we'll" said Mr.. Wentworth
! 'that is welcome news. I trust that
| the letter is quite as"
"Wa1t second" broke in Jerry, for
be had only minute in which to read
those instructions. AS his eyes hastily
| passed over the lines his face paled
and his chin dropped. For moment
he simply stared at the other.
Il hope there is nothing" solicit
! ously began Wentworth.
| For heavens sake!" Jerry burst
out, cold moisture forming on his
brow.
well, well?"
"Great scott!"
| "Yes-well?"
| 'This is the l1mft!"
Mr.. Wentworth merely looked at
him, the picture of intense interest.
Jerry, his brow knit, re-read the in
structions, and then laughed feebly.
| TITS none of my business, of
course?" said Wentworth.
| ''No; but I'd give II times the
amount of those bills if it were all
| your business. What the devil do I
know about it? You know all
about It,"
| Jerry, practically devoid of all socia-
bility, left Mr.. Wentworth at the next
! corner, promising to return to his Of
fee not later thar six o'clock. He
walked for severas blocks down the
street, oblivious to all surroundings,
and then turned into quiet saloon,
where, at a table at the end of the
room, he re-read these instructions:
Eye Person of The Gemini, ye have per-
formed well; the spirit of Rodney Graves
| knows We have performed we'll But ye
have not yet earned an enduring right
; to your priceless Personality. Ye must,
{ therefore, do We are told herein to
] the best of your ability:
! ''Go ye forth to the City of EScalon,
State of Chihuahua, Republic Of Mexico,
where, at the Office of the - --
Mining & Smelling Company --
Gale Gomez, ye shall inquire for an en-
velope addressed to Rodney Graves. The
contents Of this envelope will give We
further instructions. .- ..G.@
eye shall be in possession Of the en-
! velope not later than 40 hours after IL
o'clock (noon) Of the nineteenth day Of
| June, 1S99 49, u s#s
| Eye Person Of The Gemini, ye have
been given life on the land and on the
water, and now shall We be shown into
I-the sphere beneath the surface Of the
earth. That We may know the spirit Of your
beloved Gemini to be munificent, ye may
have with We one companion, whomso-
ever sye may choose, but who. whatever
| may arise, shall not know the true pur-
pose of your mission Ye must keep
Iinviolablys secret these instructions and
Ill Instructions to follow. s. 5s asS.
4 May the spirit Of Rodney Graves guide