Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1910-01-28

lst...' IS ft'ii| ilII .Nlttl tIti IfiuiubS me-
CTS. iuc Mr. Ehinestrom'S address.
WON'T you: have to drop him let
tor"
"I;''ac,trcm'~ address," she asked
fu;tous'y
The man nodded.
SIRE Rhinestrom, ,ts Inventor Of
the gan they're making here. Can't
you give ne his address? If you don't
remember II look at the last letter you
sent him"
WHY. I've never sent him any let
tcrS." Maize returned curiously. ~
you want bis address, why don't You
get It from Mr.. pinckuey:"
! Bradley smiled.
That's good idea" he said. '1N
just do that. You take all Mr.. Pinck-
ncy's diCtation, don't you:"
The girl had begun 10 wonder at the
p questioning. Bradley looked well and
! was pleasant. But what did he want?
Yes. take Mr.. Pinckney's dicta
ton" she agreed cautiously.
"And he's never written to Rhine
strom:" demanded Bradley, with sud
den sternness.
! For moment the girl fared 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 n
thing" he said. I'm going In the
F., works now TO see man named OLea-
~. 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 Mt last in astonish-
ment. Him detective. Well. he's n
pretty good looking fellow-for de-
tective. I wonder what's up. remem-
Der he was around here n month ago"
| Ten minutes later the detective was
back in the office in time to meet
Frances entering with Lieutenant
Sommers
| I'm 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.
| Twill I mind:' she exclaimed "You
know III 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--WE got no positive proof. but
think shall have before this investi
CATION is over
| And Mr.. Sommers will. he cleared
when he goes before the coslrt Of in
Guiry at Washington" persisted the
| girl.
Bradley bowed.
| II certainly hope so. Miss Durant
Yon know how puch I owe to MIR
SommerS and TO yuu feel sure he is
innocent Of any neglect or wrorsSdoing
and you can depend on me to work my
head of To clear him. Everything will
depend. however. on what ! 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 nofhins's ever
been said against him"
Bradley nodded.
| II know all that Miss Durant But
may ! tell you Il secret? 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
fearfnlly.
| Bradley smiled with confidence.
II never let myself look on that
side" he said. 'Now l must leave you
| I'll be back in a few minutes"
| When the door had closed on Brad
ley the girl turned impulsively to Som
mers at her side
| What will you do If you find they
are against you" she asked bluntly.
| The man looked ut her seriously
There Is nothing that can do then
Frances. Ill be dishonored. disgraced
man."
| You mean." she persisted, IF this
investigation disclDses nothing and the