Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-02-09

we go into the smoking-room now, or
would you rather play rubber first? &"
If 1t is all the same to you." Peter
Ruff said, Il think we will have a
cigar first There will be plenty Of
time for bridge afterwards"
May | offer you a cigar. sir7"
Major Jones inquired, passing across
a well-filled case.
Peter Ruff sighed.
81 am afraid, Major" he said, that
there is scarcely time. You see, have
a warrant in my pocket for your ar
rest, and | am afraid that by the time
we got to the station"
Major Jones leaned forward in his
chair. He gripped the sides tightly
with both hands. His eyes seemed to
be protruding from his head.
For my WHAT" he exclaimed, in q
tone of horror.
For your arrest" Peter Run ex-
planned calmly. Surely you must
have been expecting It! During all
these years you must have grown used
to expecting 1t at every moment.
Major Jones collapsed. He looked at
Run. as one might look at a man who
has taken leave of his senses. Yet
underneath 1t all was the towards
fear,
What are you talking about,
mann" he exclaimed. What do you
mean? Lower your voice, for heavens
sake! Consider my position here,
Some one might overhear, II this is
a joke, let me tell you that it's
id foolish onel
Peter Ruff raised his eyebrows.
81 do not WISH" he said, to create
a disturbance-my manner Of coming
here should have assured you of that
At the same time, business is business.
1 hold a warrant for your arrest, and
l am forced to execute it."
Do you mean that you are detec-
tive. them" Major Jones demanded.
He was a big man, but his voice
seemed TO have grown very small in
deed.
Naturally" Peter RUIZ answered.
" should not come here without au-
thority."
What is the charger" the other
man faltered.
Blackmail." Peter Ruff said slowly.
" The information against you is
lodged by Sir Richard Dyson"
1t seemed to Peter Run, who was
watching his companion closely, that
a wave of relief passed over the face
of the man who sat covering in his
chair. He certainly drew a little gasp
stretched out his hands, as though
to thrust the shadow of some fear from
him. His voice, when he spoke, was
stronger Some faint show OF courage
was returning to him.
There is some ridiculous mistake"
he declared. Let us talk this over
like sensible men, Mr. Ruff IL you
will wait until have spoken to Sir
Richard, can promise you that the
warrant shall be withdrawn, and that
you shall not be the loser"
a am afraid 1t Is too late for any,
thing of that Sort" Peter Ruff said.
Sir Richards patience has been COM
pletely exhausted by your repeated de-
mands."
He never told me So" Major Jones
whined. quite thought that he was
always glad to help an old friend. AS
a matter Of fact, / had not meant to
ask him for anything else The last
few hundreds l had from him was to
have closed the thing up. 1t was the
end"
Peter Ruff shook his head.
No." he said. il was not the end!
II never would have been the end,
Sir Richard sought my advice, and /
gave it him without hesitation. Sooner
or later, told him, he would have to
adopt different measures. convinced
him. ! represent those measuresl
But the matter can be arranged"
Major Jones insisted, with a little
=" am perfectly certain it
can be arranged. Mr. Run, you are
not an ordinary police oficer-I am
sure of that. Give me a chance Of
having an interview with Sir Richard
before anything more is done. | will
satisfy him, promise you that Why,
II we leave the place together like this,
everyone here will get to know about
IT,"
Be reasonable" Peter Ruff an
swered. "Of course everyone will get
70 know about IT, Blackmailing cases
Always excite a considerable amount
If interest. Your photograph will
probably be in the Daily Mirror to-
morrow or the next day. In the mean
lime. | must trouble you to pay your
respects to Mrs. Bognor and to come
with me-"
To Sir Richards house?" Major
Jones asked. eagerly.
To the police-station," Peter Ruff