The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-02-26

far" With the word he whipped behind him and
leaned across the table LOXton looked into the blank
eye of revolver.
The next instant firm hand crept from behind and
closed upon the weapon. taking 1t from Ramblc 8
pudgy grip without perceptibe effort Romble gaSpcd
and whlrcd TO find tall middle aged, athletic man
in evening dress and long looking down at him.
Behind him the window opening the fire escape
stood open.
Don't go to playing with things like that Ramble,"
said the master In n Of who corrcctS wilful
child. t isn't your line and besides, It might go OF
Sit down and catch your breath"
Rambe In need of the advice. He subsidized into
his chair, choking Automatically and white his col
lar, his wide pale eyes shifting wildly from Burch to
Lnxton
"Now listen my boy" said the master slowly. 1--WE
want the proceeds of that last little of yours in
Minneapolis understand? might begin TO cnumerate
reasons. but won't need to- I'll simply say Cum
way; do you get that? It's the name of your old part
Well | was with him when he died and know
much about you he did. ! know, for Instance,
how you rounded him in Colorado and left certain
evidence lying about where 1t would do the most good
Best of all, know where Cumway's brother is and
Catch him, Laxton! He's fainted"
The nabby, uervelesS bulk swaycd and slid
over Laxton cased the fall and between them they
laid him on the bed A dash OF water brought some
life back the dead face His lips moved and his
eyes 1uttcred open.
81 haven't got IT," he gasped. II swear l haven't
I can't touch 1t or you should have 1t all'
where is itf' asked Burcb, srimly
"In the hotel safe but l can't touch It." His eyes
wandered TO the little travelling clock the bureau
Burch followed the glance, then scanned the room
keeny with sudden exclamation.
Quick he raped out to LaXton. Gag him and tic
him up. The curtain cords VIII do"
LaXton flung himself upon Rambc, who struggled
incffcctvey, and the master crossed swiftly TO the
locked door between the room and that adjoining
the east For two minutes the only sounds were the
crcaking of the bed Inxton worked and a steady,
metallic sIngsong under the masters hands Then
the connecting door swung open
Help me in with him. IT'S vacant room" said
the master They carried in the nanimate bulk OF
Rnmble and deposited It the couch then came out
and left him I'm darkness The master sraehtened the
place with few touches. smoothing the bed aud clos
Inc the window had just time to gain a chair and
motion Laxton to another when there came the rattle
Of key in the lock Of the door to the hall
Here said the master, softly, is the Of the
action"
On the threshold inspecting them with untroubled
rlonce yyos a tall broad shouldered woman In a man.
uIsh tailor suit and a small, unfemlnne hat
She hesitated but instant then swept 10 with the
stcn Of a crenadier and looked them over In silence
holding the door open. Here a very different
nroblem from that presented by the haccld Ramblc
She WAS handsome, In strong, masculine way with
black eyebrows that almost in front aud firm
VOL moulded features that spoke Of rcsolute char
acter Burch lost time In getting In his FIRST shot
Good evening Mrs Cumway," he said IL toll
avon against her shield OF composure- She drew n
sudden sharp breath she stared at him. but recov-