El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-24

think I'll put him In charge of this
affair and give him the chance Of bis
life"
The reader must not accuse me Of
immodesty when I tell him that it was
to me as the sequel will show that
Mr. Grantham referred In such fatter-
ing terms, although at the time was
far from dreaming that had friend
and admirer In a high place.
"Do as you think best" said Gray
man. ''but, for Gods sake. act quick!"
$50 l will. I'll think of nothing else
Now, tell me, have you no information
as to the location of the pirates lair?"
"Not the slightest As told you. he
communicated with me from In the
Air. which you know may mean any
where on the round world"
Exactly so. But his letter is post
marked Wheeling. W. Va and your
daughters Charlotte, N. c. and be
promised that no would communicate
again"
Yes, and I don't know at what mo-
ment a ring on my bell here may come
from him. 1t makes me jump in my
chair every time hear It"
Now don't be nervous. my dear fel-
low" said the secretary. ''Of course
he will have to communicate again.
and. If l am not greatly mistaken IN
my young lieutenant, he will find him
self in a box when he does. I'll take
the Washington special. which leaves
in an hour. and send for my man to
come at once to. my Office. II you hear
from Payton communicate immediate
" with me. Make him any kind Of
promise, only don't go to meet him.
Put him of and try to tx a day
when he shall communicate again Tell
him that that will be final. and / reck-
on that it will be. Now keep up a
good heart. Grayman. and well get the
girl and save you ten million In the
bargain Just depend upon me and
my young man"
In the afternoon OF the same day ca
which Mr.. Grayman bad his interview
with the secretary Of the treasury the
expected telephone call came from
Payten. This time the Millionaire was
primed and nerved for the interview.
As on the first occasion. Payton gave
his address '.in the air. and required
"undirectef' answers.
MY complSeants to you. Mr.. Gray
man. suppose you have received my
letter.
YES" said Grayman In far better
humor than he had answered his nays |
terious interlocutor the first time. "I |
have received it, and 1T has duly i'm |
pressed me-"
HAS it, thought replied Payton-
Pm glad to hear that you are so rea-
sonable and so open to conviction. l
knew you would not like to run the !
risk Of misalliance for your daugh-
ter. It's great pity. too. but l see
| have no chance against ali those
counts and dukes
"No more personalities. II you
please" said Grayman. 81 prefer TO
talk business"
Excellent againr' exclaimed Pay /
ton But. remember no fooling this |
time. won't put up with it again. II [
you viii bring the money to-
"Wait moment" interrupted Gray
man. mindful of the secretary's in
junction. 81 am involved In trans
actions of the utmost importance
which absolutely forbid my absence
lust now. can't tell yet exactly when J
can get away. but 1t will be very
soon. Suppose you call me up again
tomorrow. By that time I'll know
when ] can leave my affairs and we
IAN fix a date"
II Payton felt momentary doubt
he apparently quickly dismissed 1t. for
n half minute he replied: Good.
Your hear from me tomorrow at the
same honr
(To Be Continued)