The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1910-02-12

Mind reader" be suggested. then
added. with serious explanation, II
have an engagement with him. SO
thought they'd be waiting for me-"
"Shall tell him you are here7'
asked the stenographer.
Bradley made hasty objection.
"Oh. no; don't bother. I'll wait till
they get through. was just going to
i sec them on little business about the
Rhinestrom gun. And that reminds me.
Give me Mr.. Rhinestrom's address,
won't your have to drop him let
ter
"Rhinestrom's Address, she asked
<uriously.
The man nodded.
J. "sure. Rhinestrom. tho Inventor Of
the gun they're making here. Cant
you give me his address? II you don't
remember 1t look at the last letter you
t. sent him.
why, I've never sent him any let
ters," Maize returned curiously. III
you want his address, why don't you
get 1t from Mr.. Pinckney?"
Bradley smiled.
''That's a good idea," he said. "l'll
just do that. You take all Mr.. Pinck-
ney's dictation. don't you?"
The girl had begun to wonder at the
questioning. Bradley looked we'll and
was pleasant. But what did he want?
eyes, take Mr.. Pinckney's dicta-
tion," she agreed cautiously.
"And he's never written to Rhine
strom?" demanded Bradley, with sud-
den sternness.
, For a moment tho girl dared up.
"Say. who are you anyhow? What
do you want? Are you trying to pump
me?'
Her questioner smiled blandly.
"Oh. please don't suggest such a
thing" he said. "l'm going in the
works now to see man named O'Lea-
~. When Mr. Durant comes tell him
that Mr.. Bradley Of the secret service
is in the works, then send for me.
Goodby. Much obliged for what you
had to tell me-"
Maize O'Brien leaned back In her
chair. looking after Bradley with a
curious expression on her face.
"Well, what do you think Of that?"
she said to herself at last in astonish-
ment. Him a detective! Well, he's a
pretty good looking fellow-for a de-
tective. wonder what's up. remem-
Der he was around here a month ago."
Ten minutes later the detective was
back in the Office in time to meet
Frances entering - with Lieutenant
Sommers.
"rm glad you're here. Miss Durant."
he declared earnestly. "Would you
mind If ask you some questions on
Investigations
The girl smiled at the idea.
"Will l mind?" she exclaimed. you
! know I'll do anything in the world I
can to clear Mr.. Sommers of any
blame. Have you found out anything
so far?''
Bradley shook his head.
"1've got no positive proof, but I
think shall have before this investi-
| cation Is over" =
"And Mr.. Sommers will be cleared
T. when he goes before the court of in
quiry at Washington" persisted the
girl. .... -
Bradley bowed.
II certainly hope so, Miss Durant.
You know how much I owe to Mr..
! Sommers and to you. feel sure he is
innocent Of any neglect or wrongdoing.
and you>can depend on me to work my
head of to clear him. Everything will
depend, however. on what I can get
from Marsh"
/ Frances looked surprised.
II can't think Marsh is guilty." she
admitted anxiously. Hes been in the
works for years, and nothing's ever
been said against him."
Bradley nodded.
II know all that, Miss Durant. But
may tell you secret? I believe
Marsh is the inventor Of the Rhine.
strom gun. and If can prove that the
rest Is easy"
"And If you can't?'' the girl asked
fearfully.
Bradley smiled with confidence.
II never let myself look on that
SIDE" he said. 'Now must leave you.
I'll be back in few minutes"
When the door had closed on Brad.
ley the girl turned impulsively to Som.
mers at her SIDE
""What will you do II you find they
are against you?" she asked bluntly.
The man looked at her seriously:
':There is nothing that can do then,
Frances. I'll BE- dishonored, disgraced
man.
You mean,'' she persisted, III this
Investigation tascloses nothing and the
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