The Washington times., 1911-07-15
THE TIMES DAILY SERIAL STORY
THE GRAY WOLF
Copyright The Frank A Munsey Company

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. in the hall were stationed the soldiers
| Haupmann had brought with him.
Hurry" said he family, the bonds
have stopped the circulation; there Is
no feeling in my body"
"Ah!" said the captain shortly, "tt
would appear It works quickly" :
The man on the floor stared at him
stupidity.
scarcely hall an hour" concluded the
Then, suddenly: Where is the vialY'
| McGregor took 1t from his pocket;
| and as the little bottle changed hands
| the spy uttered a sharp exclamation.
The captain held 1t to the light.
1t is quite empty, though when they
| took II from your pocket only half the
powder was gone. II Is possible mis-
take has been made. Halfenstein, but
when the valet gave 1t to you, half an
hour since, he supposed II was
A sharp cry Interrupted him; the
spy's face was turned the color Of the
| strips with which we had bound him.
| He tried to speak, but only groan
came from between the parted lips.
Haupmann dropped the vial upon the
| carpet and ground 1t to pieces with ms
heel. There was grim expression on
his face as he turned to US. II you
will retire, gentlemen, I Will join you IN
| the cafe in-perhaps an hour. IN tne
| meantime, rest assured that no one VIII
! trouble you.'
I, for One, was not sorry to take ad-
| vantage of the suggestion, nor DO l
think Morgan cared to remain longer In
the room. AS for McGregor, VINO had
administered the fatal drug, his FORE
head was glistening with beads OF per-
spiration.
It was nearer an hour and half
when, from our seats at one OF the
tables, we saw the Brescian enter the
palm garden. The place was we'll filled,
\ IN We rin1e aNnnainfa
as he made his way to us. His face
was very grave as he dropped into a
vacant chair and gave his order for
brandy. could we'll imagine his nerves
reeded steadying
Under cover of lighting a cigarette he
spoke in low tone.
The fellow passed beyond all power
of speech and motion quarter of an
hour ago. l have taken the necessary
precautions to avoid a too rigid inves-
tigation. The strips OF the sheet are
here" He touched the breast Of his
jacket. Fortunately, the upper floors
of the hotel are practically deserted at
this hour. l carried him into the hall
When he is found, the verdict will be
heart disease, or something of that
sort. At any rate, they cannot connect
him and the rooms you occupy"
He swallowed the brandy, ref1lled his
glass, and smoked for several moments
II must report to the governor, and,
of course, l shall tell him that when
parted from Halfenstein several hours
ago he had discovered nothing. AS he
viii wait for the mans return before
molesting you further, you have moth
ing to fear during the remainder OF the
day l will return here after my busi-
ness at the castle is finished.
But we desire to learn something OF
the Countess Won Holleun: whether she
remains in the city or returns to the
villa" suggested Morgan.
II will obtain the necessary informa-
working together replied the Bres-
the city,"
You will learn Just oat,r6'H what has
full and avoid exciting suspicion;
there are spies everywhere, tnousn
none so sharp as that Halfenstein: Act
simply as though you were ordinary
advise you further, for you nave given
proof Of knowing how 10 act IN an
emergency"
pushed back his chair.
When may we expect you?" Morgan
inquired.
Possibly not for several hours,
though it may be sooner. l would sus.
the hotel" the captain answered.
We watched him make his way be-
tween the tables. and presently he van
ished.
''Wellr said Morgan. and what do
you think of it?'
Better than two hours ago, but I
wish the countess had the papers and
we were safely across the frontier" I
replied.
A Continuation of This Story VIII Be
Found In Tomorrow