Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-03-01

anese might both be on watch for him
there. But he did not care to wander
about the streets, with the chance of
coming face to face with some of his
/ enemies 1t 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 at 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 Rockery. 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 hand seized his elbow and
pulled him to one side. He turned
| quickly and saw-Alcatrante.
The minister was breathing randi
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 smile. Il 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 l got on a street car and
rode till found 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,
Senior" 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 a 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 Americans
words were true.
IF it comes to publicity" continued
Alcatrante with an ugly grin, 81 will
have you arrested for stealing a GER
tain mportant-document 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 flash of triumph in Alcatrante's
| eyes-'T could not be arrested for
stealing document which was not
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, 1 will
have you arrested"
Alcatrante smiled. THAT would not
pay, Mr.. Orme. There would be coun-
ter-charges and you would be much
delayed-perhaps even till after mid
night tonight. You Americans do not
know how to play at diplomacy, Mr.
Orme"
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
in. But quick though he was, Alca-
trante was close behind him. The agile
South American squeezed into the ele-
vator by so close a margin that the
door caught his coat.
Here, what are you tryin' to do?"
shouted the starter.
Alcatrante, pressing in against
Orme, did not reply.
The starter jerked the door open
and glared at Alcatrante. The steady
and undisturbed eye of the minister
had its effect, and after moment of
hesitation the starter banged the door
shut and gave the signal and the car
leaped upward.
Tom Wallingham's office was on th3
eighth floor. Though he knew that Al
catrante would cling to him, Orme
could think of nothing better to do
than to go straight to the Office and
count on the assistance of Bixby, who
would certainly remember him. Ac-
cordingly he called out Eight" and,
ignoring Alcatrante, left the elevator
and walked down the hall, the South
American at his elbow.
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