The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-03-09

sis-hAd IN fact taken charge a As
arrangements at the church.
Moreover. Toms ofiCe was In this
very building-the Rookery. Doubt
less it was for this reason that ths
Rookery had popped into his head
when he gave directions to the cab
driver on North PARKER street
Hurrying to the elevators, Orme wss
about 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. 1t was plain that he had made
quick pursuit, but though his shest
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 dt
rected your driver to the Rookery.
therefore 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 merely to gain time;
or perhaps he was endeavoring to puz-
zle Orme.
But Orme was simply annoyed. He
knew how dangerous Alcatrante could
be. Il 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 willy find the game seri-
Gus" Orne shut his lips together
lad glanced about for 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 Eight
to know that the South Americans q
words were true.
IF it comes to publicity" continued
Alcatrante with an ugly grin, Il will
have you arrested for stealing = Ger,
tain mportant-document and offer.
ing to sell it to me-"
} Rubbish" laughed Orme. THAT
J 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's 8
eyes-'T could not be arrested for
stealing a document which was not
in my possession" 1t was too late;
Alcatrante had been able to verify his
strong suspicion that Orme had the
papers.
A wave of anger swept over Orme
Publicity or no publicity" he said
unless this annoyance stops, will
have you arrested"
Alcatrante smiled. THAT wotlld moi
pay, Mr.. Orme. There would be coun
: ter-charges and you would be much
+ delayed-perhaps even till after mid
night tonight. You Americans do moi
know how to play at diplomacy, Mr
! Orme."
Controlling himself. Orme hurried
quickly to the nearest elevator. He
timed his action; the starter was just
about to close the door as he hurried
in. But quick though he was, Alca
trante wa9 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 tryin' to dor
1 shouted the starter.
Alcatrante, pressing IN against
Orme, did not reply.
: The starter 1orked the door open
and glared at A.catrarte. The steady
and undisturbed eye of the minister
. had its effect, and after a moment O
hesitation the starter banged the dool
? shut and gave the signal and the cal
leaped upward.
Tom Walllngham's Office was on tn.
:, eighth floor Though he knew that AL
catrante would cling to him, Ormt
could think of nothing better to dt
than to go straight to the office anc
4 count on the assistance of Bixby whC
would certainly remember him. Ac
: cordingly he called out Eight" and
I ignoring Alcatrante, left the elevator
+ and walked down the hall, the Soutl
/ American at his elbow.
: CTo BE CONTINUED)