Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-03-02

When Orme still made no move 70
leave his seat, the steely fingers on
his wrist ran up his forearm and
pressed down hard upon a n
center. The pain was almost uhbesr-
able, and for the moment his arm was
paralyzed. A quick jerk brought him
to the ground. AS he alighted, Stun
blingly, Maku caught him by the 9th.
er arm. He was held in such a way
that for the moment 1t 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
n 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 Arimas clutch, and
he reached for Maku's throat. But
after a moment of scuf1ing, 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 ey J
on Arima, what does this mean?f
You give us papers," replied EAe
Japanese softly.
Il have no papers that meaJ any
thing to you"
I'VE see. Give them to meA
What papers do you want?" de
manded Orme.
You know" Arima's voice sound
l ed less patient.
But I have nothing that you care
= anything about" repeated Orme.
. At that Arima began rapidly tt
search Orme's pockets. There wal
sufficient light from the lamps Of thu
}, two cars to illuminate the scene.
Arima's left hand still held Orme'
right forearm, and his right hand wa
free to hunt for the papers. Maku
e on the other side, had meantim
strengthened his grip on Orme's LEI
d ARM, at the same time raising on
n knee so that Orme could feel 1t press
ing against the small Of his back.
q. What this!" asked Arima, takin
Is a long envelope from the inner pool
N ct of Orme's coat and holding it up fe
y inspection.
o "a blank contract" said Orme. II
70 you want it,"
or Arima took the paper from the e.
IS velope and examined it. Then wit
an exclamation of disgust he replace
1t in Orme's pocket, and continue
his search.
you see," said Orme calmly. "thel
Is nothing here"
Up The Japanese, muttering In his ow
T. tongue, ran his hands owe Orme
body and ever looked into his ha
Nothing was found.
You might as well believe me fir
10 as last" exclaimed Orme. THE p
d. pers yon want are not here"
ArimA was clearly puzzled. "Yt
ne had tFem," he began.
ds Possibly. But l haven't them no
Hoe would you feel if l should t.
II yoM that the young lady and / ha'
re- made this journey simply to thrc
you off the scent, and that the pape
III we're being delivered by another pr
81. SOM"
la 81 not believe" declared Arir
shortly.
loI Suddenly Maku began to jabber
IL; Arima, who, after an instant Of &C
sideration, gave a quick order to t
lte fourth Japanese, who stood by. tt
lio man went to the tonneau and got t
p~rospectuses which Orme had plac
under the seat cushion.
on Arima snatched the papers with !
free hand, then, resigning orme
ca tirely to Maku's care, and clucki
MS strangely, opened them.
A glance suficed. With a cry
disappointment, he tore the paper
Iad two and threw them to the ground
u.s. He thrust his face close to Orme
Lal. "Where the papers?" he said.
'ed Orma did not reply.
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