The San Francisco call., 1910-01-02
CLIMAX OF THE DRAMA
He had won.

With smiling eation and some curiosity he now
looked forward to falling into the trap which had
been so carefully prepared for Jimmy Hope. He had
some hint of it when his machine was driven on
the ferry boat Approaching the ferry house 81
noticed four four-wheelers with drawn shades,
standing side in line. Two of these whipped
on board ahead of him. The other two waited for
the black automobile to pass and then followed it.
Here elaborate something Matching with
plenty of actors hand, by all appearances The
six vehicles, carriages, automobiles and carriages
again, took up all the right hand alley Of the boat
It was well planned, whatever it meant His machine
was we'll toward the center privacy was assured
The curtain the little drama rose in midstream.
He saw a door of of the four-wheelers ahead
open and woman alight therefrom. She was closely
followed by another. A similar phenomenon was
visible from the window He heard the rustIing
OF silks outside the limousine. Then came a low
thrilling whisper:
Jimmy boy. Jimmy boy
Leaning forward cautiously he could make out in
the dim light that four hashiy dressed women stood
near the right hand door Of his machine and two
near the other. Here was denouementi The whis-
per again
We're all here, Jimmy boy. Flora and Prudence
and Estelle and the Won't you let us in Jimmy
boy?"
From the direction of the black automobile came a
group of long coated. silk hated men One of them
threw the right hand door open
Its all up, Helen said sharp voice Leave
that worthless scoundrel TO the women he has sup
ported and thank brother for getting you out of
ugly scrape. Come"
Robert Carter Strengthened his tie opened his coat
removed his silk hat and stepped of cavern Of
the limousine to where the light of the automobile
lamp fell full upon him.
ITO what am 1 indebted for this enthusiastic re-
ception?" he asked pleasantly of staring men and
women The man at the door knob raped out a
sharp word of anger and thrust himself half way into
the limousine with cropping arm
Where's my sister, he yelled, popping out and
thrusting convulsed face at Carter That calm
young man regarded him with frank curiosity His
one regret at that moment was that he lacked a
monocle.
Really. my dear sir" he drawled "Your sisterf
Have you lost herr"
Young woodbine was exasperated to the point OF
frenzy. He glared and waved his arms
Where is she? She got into this machine What
have you done with herr"
Carter smiled tolerantly.
'If any of you in charge of this gentleman" he
said addressing the transhxed group. Il would like to
ask if he is frequently affected severely. I have
not the pleasure of your acquaintance, ladies' with
a bow, but imagine how painful this must be.
You have my deepest sympathy"
woodbine feeling the ridiculous figure he cut
made last attempt He turned to the chauffeur who
had been silent if interested spectator
Didn't you just from Fifth and
-th street? Didn't young woman get into your
machine there? Didn't Jimmy Hope hire you2"
The chauffeur grinned impartially upon the gath
ering then settled dancing Irish eye upon Robert
Carter
9TH gentleman is sure took bad. sir he remarked
and Carter thanked his gods that it should
such man. They shook hands upon it after the silk
gowns and the silk hats had melted away.
(To be continued-)