Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-09-16
entity he was rewarded for tho delay
by hearing Bsssis's brisk little voice.

by hearing Bsssis's brisk little voice.
"Hello!"
"Who?"
"Bob?"
well. you ought to be ashamed Of
yourself: We waited over and took the
next train"
"Oh, yes. know all about these very
busy people"
Nonsense! was fooling, Of course.
But we were sorry you didn't come"
"What?"
That girl? Why. what's the mat
ter with you, Robert Orme?"
business Importance? That won't
do. Rob. You'll have to Tess up"
DO l know such a girl? Are you
serious"
why. Bob. can think Of several.
Shall name them?"
Not give their names! What on
earth Is the matter with your"
"Oh, part Of the business, is It?
Well, let me see. Tall and beautiful.
you say. Dark eyes and hair. A black
touring car Hum. know three girls
to whom the description applies. 1t
might be-but you don't wish me to
mention the name. Well, you'll have
to think of something more distinct
i've"
Orme thought in vain The image
Of the girl was ever in his mind. but
describe her he could not. At last he
said: The girl l mean lives in one
of the suburbs. She has father who
has lately undergone Slight opera
ton. He is, think man who is in
yolved in negotiations with other coun-
tries"
oh! Where did you meet her?
Why, Bob, how interesting. | never
thought of her, but she's one OF my
dearest friends"
Now, listen. Bessie. 1t is absolute.
ly necessary that l should reach her
fathers house before midnight. You
must help me-"
He heard her laugh. Help you?
OF course will"
Where does she liye?"
Not far from Arrada'e Bob. You
come right out here. will see 10 the
rest 1t certainly Is the funniest CO.
incidence"
''Tll catch the first train"
There's one at six-sor men who
come out to dine"
"All right. Expect me. Goodty"
Orme looked at his watch He had
an hour and half-which meant that
time must be killed. 1t would be I'M
wise to return to the Pere Marquette.
for the South Americans and the lap
anese might both be on watch for him
there. But he did not care to wander
about the streets, with the chance Of
coming face to face with some of his
enemies. 1t was obvious that swift
and elaborate machinery would be
set in motion to catch him. Of course.
there were many places where he could
conceal himself for an hour but
Tom Wallingham's office! 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 the
arrangements at the church.
Moreover. Toms ONCE was In this
very building-the Rookery. Doubt
less It was for this reason that the
Rookery had popped into his head
when he gave directions to tho cab
driver on North Parker street
Hurrying to the elevators, Orme was
aboNt to enter the nearest one, when
suddenly hand seized his elbow and
pulled him to one side. He turned
quickly and saw-Alcatrante.
The minister was breathing rapid
ly. Il was plain that he had made
q quick pursuit, but though his chest
heaved and his mouth was partly open.
his eyes were curiously steady. "One
minute, Mr.. Orme." he said, forcing his
lips to smile. II had hard work to
follow you. There was no other cab,
but small boy told me that you di-
rected your driver to the Rookery.
Therefore I got on a street car and
rode till found cab" He said all
this In the most casual tone, retaining
his hold on Orme's elbow as though
his attitude was familiar and friendly.
Perhaps he was thus detailing his
own adventures m0ely to gain time;
or perhaps he was endeavoring to puz-
sic Orme.
But Orme was simply annoyed. He
knew how dangerous Alcatrante could
be. Il am tired Of being followed.
6enor." he said. disgustedly. freeing
bis elbow.
Alcatrante continued to smile. THAT
u part Of the game" he said.
Then you will find the game seri-
GUS" Orme shut his lips together
and glanced about for policeman.
Alcatrante again grasped his elbow.
"Do you want publicity?" he asked.
Your principals do not. Publicity will
kajure us all"
Orme had been given enough light
to know that the South Americans
words were true.
III IT comes to publicity" continued
Alcatrante with an ugly grin, II will
have you arrested for stealing a GER
tain important-documen and offer
Tag 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 fash of triumph in Alcatrante's
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