The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-08

| Will MIN.
Kelvin stopped before a magnificent
residence recently vacated by noto-
rious railroad senator who had not
been found available" and. leaving
his secret service men at the door.
Kelvin found awaiting him In the
garishly decorated library Henry
Breed. The old man seemed shrunken
since Kelvin had last seen hira. and
his bald head exhibited a slight tend.
ency to nod rhythmically.
"Well. how goes II. my hoy?" he
asked In his senile old voice. rubbing
his withered hands together.
Beyond our expectations. I think"
replied Kelvin. THE country is COM
ing to exactly that state Of chaos
where II can be handled. There Is not
a city nor village but is in n state
Of turmoil, and panic and ready for
anything just so 1t Is a change. The
enlistment is proceeding even more
rapidly than had hoped. Within
three months more shall have the
largest and most efficient army ever
placed under the control of one man."
Excellent said Breed. Excellent!
And then. Kelvin. things must be set
tied very quickly. very quickly In
deed. My cash supply is not increas-
ing. 1t sta ds now but trihe over a
billion and half. Why, even the gov
| eminent could. II It chose, control
nearly as much cash as / can. This
unsettled condition. of course. is a
means 70 an end. but in the meantime
| II is very bad for business, very bad"
II don't think We'll attempt to ac-
cumulate much more cash for q long
time" announced Kelvin. "In fact.
think that after things are settled
down Wen let go of some Of It,"
"Let go Of it, protested Breed. be-
coming instantly excited Impossible
has made us is locked up in that i'm
pregnable vault beneath my cellar at
Forest Lakes! And would you destroy
this tremendous dynamo by weaken
ing 1T"
"No." said Phillip dryly. IT do not
can guarantee you that shall pro-
pose nothing that would lessen my
own grasp of public affairs"
Breed was thoughtful for a moment,
and then he chuckled and nodded his
head voluntarily, his parchment-like
face breaking into leathern wrinkles.
II guess you are right. my boy" he
admitted. II haven't seen you do any
thing yet that would lessen your own
power, nor mine," he added, NOR
mine. You have been doing wonder
fully well. Phillip-wonderfully well.
But come with me; have q surprise
for YOU"
Up into his own suit he led Kelvin,
and from the bottom Of one of his
trunks he took a heavy robe of car
mine velvet and ermine. with childish
delight drawing its luxurious folds
around his tall and stooping body.
From the hat box Of his trunk he took
a wonderful creation in gold and jew
els and set it upon his head. He
brought forth rod Of polished ebony
tipped with gold and set with one
huge. glittering diamond III It's end.
then stood. half simpering. before Kel-
vim, accoutered royalty with robe anu
scepter and crown. These baubles
seemed TO change the current of
Breeds thought.
"The Lords anointed." he quavered.
holding forth his scepter in an un.
steady hand. Mine is the appointed
hand to chastise my people for their
follies and their ingratitude Mine is )
the hand TO humble them. Mine is the
hand to set them anew in the paths OF
peace and plenty"
at Is a very handsome outfit and
must have cost fortune" commented
Kelvin briskly. you don't want to
keep them here. however"
"No." agreed Breed. 81 only wanted
to show them to you. just got them
today toto have them handy when
the time comes, you know" He had
sunk his voice here to whisper. 81
had intended to take them to Forest
Lakes" he went on, "but-but we
might want them suddenly. and III
just put them away here"
He took n big suit case from a closet
and hurriedly packed the expensive
gauds into 1t.
by the way. Phillip" said he IN an
unusually wheedling tone. how much
money have you with you?"
81 don't know" returned Kelvin, a
trif1e surprised. "A little over q hun
dred, think"
"You won't need 1t tonight. I am
sure" said Breed. IT have need for a
little ready cash. just q little ready
cash"
He took the money! eagerly and
counted 1t over and over.
Zone hundred and fourteen dollars"
said he, stuffing it deeply into his
pocket. You may just charge this to
my account"
He picked up the suit case hurriedly.
go down to the library" he direct
ed. "Pll return in a few moments"
and he started through the hall toward
the back stairway.
CHAPTER XXI.
NH1LLIP stood looking after him
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