The Huttig news., 1910-12-17

set in motion to catch him. Of course. there were many places where he could conceal himself for an hour. but
 Tom Wallingham's ofieel Why had he not thought of that before? Tom was at Arradale with Bessie. but the clerks would let Orme stay in the re ception room until 1t was time to start for his train Indeed. Orme remem- bered that Bixby. the head clerk. had been at the wedding of Tom and Bes. sie-had in fact taken charge of tho arrangements at the church
 Moreover Tom's office was in thi very building-the Rookery Douhi less it was for this reason that th Rookery had popped into his hea. when he gave directions to the cal driver on North Parker street about to enter the nearest one, when suddenly hand seized his elbow and 1 pulled him to one side. He turned quickly and saw-Alcatrante. ] The minister was breathing rapid ly. It was plain that he had made I heaved and his mouth was partly open. 1 his eyes were curiously steady. One minute. MT. Orme.' he said. forcing his 1 lips to a smile '1 had hard work to 1 follow you. There was no othel cab. but small boy told me that you di- | rected your driver to the Rookery. Therefore l got on street car and | do I this in the most casual tone. retaining l his hold on Orme's elbow as though his attitude was familiar and friendly l Perhaps he was thus detailing his own adventures merely to gain time i; or perhaps he was endeavoring to pug 1 gle Orme
 But Orme was simply annoyed. He knew how dangerous Alcatrante could be. T am tired of being followed Senor,' he said, disgustedly. freeing his elbow
 Alcatrante continued to smile. That is part of the game he said
 Then you will find the game seri ous. Orme shut his lips together and glanced about for a policeman
 Alcatrante again grasped his elbow Do you want publicity" he asked Your principals do not Publicity will injure us all"
 Orme had been given enough light to know that the South American s words were true.
 If it comes to publicity" continued Alcatrante with an ugly grin, T will have you arrested for stealing a cer- tain mportant-document and offer ing to sell it to me"
 "Rubbish," laughed Orme. That would never work at all Too many persons understand my part in this matter. And then" as he noticed the flash of triumph in Alcatrante' & eyes-"I could not be arrested for stealing document which was not In my possession" It was too late Alcatrante had been able to verify his strong suspicion that Orme had the papers.
 wave of anger swept over Orme "sublicity or no publicity" he said unless this annoyance stops, will have you arrested
 Alcatrante smiled That would not pay, MT. Orme. There would be coun. ter-charges and you would be much delayed-perhaps even till after mid night tonight. You Americans do not know how to play at diplomacy. MT l Orme."
 Controlling himself, Orme hurried quickly to the nearest elevator. He timed his action; the starter was just about 10 close the door as he hurried in. But quick though he was, Alca trante was close behind him. The agile South American squeezed into the ele vator by so close a margin that the door caught his coat.
 Here. what are you tryiH to doo' shouted the starter.
 Alcatrante, pressing in agains Orme. did not reply.
 The starter jerked the door open and glared at Alcatrante. The steady and undisturbed eye of the minister had it's effect, and after a moment ot hesitation the starter banged the dool shut and gave the signal and the cal leaped upward
 Tom Wallingham's office was on tn eighth floor. Though he knew that Al catrante would cling to him. Orme could think of nothing better to dc than to go straight to the office anC count on the assistance of Bixby, who would certainly remember him. Ac cordingly he called out Fight" and ignoring Alcatrante, left the elevator and walked down the hall, the Soutf American at his elbow.
 They passed long series of doors the glass panels of which were in scribed. The Wallingham Company Private with index fingers pointing the direction of the main entrance This was the Chicago branch of the great N York corporation, and Thomas Wallingham. Sr.. had placed his son In charge of it two years ! befofe: The business was the. manu