The Chanute times., 1911-03-10
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When Orme still made no move to
leave his seat, the steely fingers on
his wrist ran up his forearm and
pressed down hard upon a nerve
center The pain was almost unbear-
able, and for the moment his arm was
paralyzed. A quick jerk brought him
to the ground. AS he alighted stum-
blingly, Maku caught him by the 9TH
er arm. He was held in such way
that for the moment it seemed futile
to struggle. Arima, meantime, spoke
rapidly in Japanese to Maku. Per
haps he, as commander of the situa-
ton, was giving precise orders as to
what was to be done.
Orme looked over his shoulder at
the girl. She was clutching the door
of the tonneau and leaning forward,
staring with Mortified eyes.
Keep COOL" he counseled.
Her answer was a moan of anguish,
and he realized that she feared for
him.
Suddenly she began to call for help.
Twice her cries rang out, and then
one of the Japanese leaped into the
tonneau and placed his hand over her
mouth, smothering her voice.
The sight Of this action was too
much for Orme. He began a furious
effort to break away from his cap
tors. One sudden motion freed his
right arm from Arima clutch, and
he reached for Maku's throat. But
after moment of scuffiing, he was
again held securely.
Girl" he shouted, don't try to
call out. Keep quiet"
The Japanese in the tonneau ap-
peared to understand the words, for
he took his hand away from the girls
mouth, though he remained beside her,
ready to put an end to any fresh out
break.
Now" said Orme, turning his eyes
on Arima, what does this mean?"
You give us papers," replied the
Japanese softly
Il have no papers that mean any
thing to you"
1--WE see. Give them to me-"
What papers do you want?" de-
manded Orme.
You know" Arimas voice sound
ed less patient
But have nothing that you care
anything about" repeated Orme.
At that Arima began rapidly to
search Orme's pockets. There was
sufficient light from the lamps of the
two cars to illuminate the scene.
Arima's left hand still held Orme's
right forearm, and his right hand was
free to hunt for the papers. Maku,
on the other side, had meantime
strengthened his grip on Orme's left
arm, at the same time raising one
knee so that Orme could feel it press
ing against the small of his back.
What this" asked Arima, taking
a long envelope from the inner pock,
ct of Orme's coat and holding it up for
inspection.
"a blank contract" said Orme DO
you want it?'
Arima took the paper from the en-
velope and examined it. Then with
an exclamation of disgust he replaced
it in Ormes pocket, and continued
his search.
you see," said Orme calmly, there
is nothing here"
The Japanese, muttering in his own
tongue, ran his hands over Orme's
body and even looked into his hat
Nothing was found.
You might as we'll believe me first
as last" exclaimed Orme. "The pa
pers you want are not here"
Arima was clearly puzzled. You
had them," he began.
Possibly. But haven't them now.
How would you feel if 1 should tell
you that the young lady and 7 have
made this journey simply to throw
you off the scent, and that the papers
were being delivered by another per-
SOM"
81 not believe" declared Arima
shortly.
Suddenly Maku began to jabber at
Arima, who, after an instant of con-
sideration, gave a quick order to the
fourth Japanese, who stood by. This
man went to the tonneau and got the
prospectuses which Orme had placed
under the seat cushion.
Arima snatched the papers with his
free hand, then, resigning Orme en-
tirely to Maku's care, and clucking
strangely, opened them.
A glance suficed. With a cry Of
disappointment, he tore the paper in
two and threw them to the ground.
He thrust his face close to Orme'a
Where the papers?" he said.
Orme did not reply.
CTo BE CoNTINUED)