Iron County register., 1911-02-09

anese might both be on Ssassh for hira
there. But he did not care to wander
about the streets. with the chance a.
coming face TO face with some of his
enemies. II was obvious that swift
and elaborate machinery would be
set in motion to catch him. OF 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 et Arradale with Bessie, but the
clerks would let Orme stay In the re-
ception room until It was time to start
for his train. Indeed, Orme remem-
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 it 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 a hand seized his elbow and
pulled him to one side. He turned
quickly and saw-Alcatrante.
The minister was breathing rapid.
". It was plain that he had made
quick pursuit, but though his chest
heaTed and his mouth was partly open,
MIS- eyes were curiously steady. "One
minute, Mr.. Orme," he said, forcing his
Ups TO smile. II had hard work to
follow you. There was no other cab,
but Q small boy told me that you di.
recte6 your driver to the Rookery
Therefors I got on street car and
rode till NeSnd a cab" He said 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-
ous." 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"
Orme had been given enough light
to know that the South American q
words were true.
IF 1t comes to publicity" continued
Alcatrante with an ugly grin, II wilA
have you arrested for stealing a Ger,
tain mportant-documen and offer
ing to sell it to me-"
Rubbish" laughed Orme. THAT
would never work at all. Too many
persons understand my part in this
matter. And then" as he noticed
the fash of triumph in Alcatrante's
~ ~ SOhl0 hOI UO 1lS5lSu lOI
stealing document which was moi
In my possession" 1t was too late
Alcatrante had been able to verify his
strong suspicion that Orme had the
papers.
A wave of anger swept over Orme
: Publicity or no publicity" he said
unless this annoyance stops, will
have you arrested"
: Alcatrante smiled THAT would no
pay, Mr.. Orme. There would be coun
t ter-charges and you would be mucl
} delayed-perhaps even till after mid
night tonight. You Americans do no
: know how to play at diplomacy, MI
, Orme."
Controlling himself, Orme hurried
quickly to the nearest elevator. HI
timed his action; the starter was jus
about to close the door as he hurried
in. But quick though he was, Alca
} trante was close behind him. The agilt
South American squeezed into the ele
: vator by SO close margin that tht
door caught his coat.
Here, what are you trYin' to do?
shouted the starter
Alcatrante, pressing in agains
: Orme, did not reply.
The starter terked the door open
t and glared at Alcatrante. The stead.
and undisturbed eye Of the ministe
l had it's effect, and after moment o
hesitation the starter banged the doc
!, shut and gave the signal and the Ca
leaped upward.
4 Tom Wallingham's office was on tn
eighth floor. Though he knew that Al
? catrante would cling to him, Orm
!, could think of nothing better to d
( than to go straight to the Office an
8 count on the assistance Of Bixby, VIII
t would certainly remember him. AZ
D cordingly he called out Eight" ant
3 ignoring Alcatrante, left the elevate
: and walked down the hall, the Soutl
American at his elbow
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