The Arvada enterprise., 1911-02-24

ane8o might DOtn Dc on WhtCu lOr MN
there. But he did not care to wander
about the streets, with the chance of
coming face to face with some Of his
enemies It was obvious that SWIFT.
and elaborate machinery would De
set In motion to. catch him. or course.
there were many places where he could
conceal himself for an hour, but
Tom Wallingham's Office! Why had
he not thought Of that before? Tom
was at Arradale with Bessie. but the
clerks would let Orme stay In the re-
ception room until 1t was time to start
for his train. Indeed. Orme remem-i
bered that Bixby. the head clerk, had
been at the wedding OF Tom and Bes-
sie-had in fact taken charge OF the
arrangements at the church.
Moreover, Toms office was In this
very building-the Rookery. Doubt
less 1t was for this reason that the
Rookery had popped into his head
when he gave directions to the cab
driver on North Parker street.
Hurrying to the elevators, Orme was
about to enter the nearest one, when
suddenly hand seized his elbow and
pulled him to one side. He turned
quickly and saw-Alcatrante.
The minister was breathing rapid
ly. 1t was plain that he had made
quick pursuit, but though his chest
heaved and his mouth was partly open,
his eyes were curiously steady. "One
minute, Mr.. Orme," he said, forcing his
lips to a smile. 81 had hard work to
follow you. There was no other cab.
but small boy told me that you di.
rected your driver to the Rookery.
Therefore | got on street car and
rode till found cab" He satd all
this In the most casual tone, retaining
his hold on Orme's elbow as though
his attitude was familiar and friendly
Perhaps he was thus detailing his
own adventures merely to gain time;
or perhaps he was endeavoring to puz.
zle Orme
But Orme was simply annoyed. He
knew how dangerous Alcatrante could
be. Il am tired of being followed.
Senor," he said. disgustedly. freeing
his elbow.
Alcatrante continued to smile. That
is part of the game" he said
Then. you will find the game serI-
GUS" Orme shut his lips together
and glanced about for policeman.
Alcatrante again grasped his elbow
DO you want publicity?" he asked
, Your principals do not Publicity will
| injure us all"
J Orme had been given enough light
=, tn hot hn -,
s words were true
IF it comes to publicity" continued
e Alcatrante with an ugly grin. Il will
e have you arrested for stealing a Ger.
e tain mportant-documen and offer,
e ing to sell 1t to me"
It Rubbish" laughed Orme That
e. would never work at all Too many
lt persons understand my part in this
It. matter. And then" as he noticed
ng the fash of triumph in Alcatraute,
er eyes-'1 could be arrested 10
stealing a document which was no
be In my possession" 1t was too late
at Alcatrante had been able to verify hi,
strong suspicion that Orme had tht
IT papers.
ld A wave Of anger swept over Orme
ly Publicity or no publicity" he said
n. unless this annoyance stops, | will
have you arrested"
er Alcatrante smiled. That would no
e pay. Mr. Orme There would be Coun
st ter-Charges and you would be muct
le delayed-perhaps even till after mid
night tonight. You Americans do no
s- know how to play at diplomacy, Mr.
~ Orme"
e Controlling himself, Orme hurried
quickly to the nearest elevator. He
timed his action: the starter was Just
about TO- close the door as he hurried
Of in. But quick though he was. Alca
lie trante was close behind him. The agile
South American squeezed into the ele
y vatOr by so close margin that the
door caught his coat
e Here, what are you tryln' to dor
q" shouted the starter.
Alcatrante, pressing in agains
T. Orme. did not reply
The starter jerked the door open
t and glared at Alcatrante. The steady
: and undisturbed eye of the minister
III had its effect and after a momeni o
hesitation the starter banged the dool
Il shut and gave the signal and the cal
leaped upward
N Tom Wallinghams office was on tn
eighth floor Though he knew thatAl
/? catrante would cling to him. Orm,
il, could think of nothing better to dc
* than to go straight to the office anC
Is count on the assistance OF Bixby. wht
1t would certainly remember him. AC
TO cordingly he called out Eight" and
re ignoring Alcatrante, left the elevate
t. and walked down the hall. the Soutl
American at his elbow.
,e (TO BE CONTINUEDJ
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