The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-11-10
CONTINUED
CHAPTER VI.

cause their train was quar-
ter Of an hour late in leaving
Albany. Mr.. Grayman's faith in his
police ally had been growing. and he
now looked upon him as an able de-
tective and a man Of resources. His
only anxiety was lest Payton. feeling
sure that he had told the police. would
stay away. The commissioner had
succeeded in driving from the billion
aires mind the fear of injury to his
daughter in case Payton suspected
treachery.
"They always make such threats"
he said, "but they never execute them.
because why-it wouldn't pay. They
know their chances for q ransom would
be gone then. You may try to trap
kidnaper as often as you like. but he
will never resent 1t until every posi-
BILE card has been played. Payton has
got hundred cards up his sleeve"
Arrived at the station for Tribes Hill.
they had long uphill walk to the
scene Of the rendezvous. The COM
missioner's sharpshooters in all sorts
Of DISCUSSES popped up here and there
and were sent to hiding places in the
neighborhood. AS they approached the
bluff the commissioner parted from his
employer.
"Pll leave you here" he said, land
go to my station over yonder, from
which, as told you. l will make the
signal. We may have to wait some
time. but l reckon that he'll be along
early, and won't he be surprised
though! Occupy his attention as long
as possible. Promise him anything
and everything. You can afford it.
you know"
The commissioner laughed heartily at
his own pleasantly, and the two sep
arated for their respective stations.
When Mr.. Grayman was alone the
affair began to assume a different as
pect. Once more his shrewd doubts re-
turned. and he said to himself that he
must have become an internal idiot to
expose his life and liberty in this man
ner-he, William Grayman, with his
billions, to walk into the jaws of q
tiger with his eyes open to the danger!
Suddenly q voice sounded over his
head. CHANGING upward Mr.. Graymar
was almost startled out of his sense,
by seeing right above him an aero.
which was swiftly descending. In an
other minute it swept gracefully to
the ground, and an elegantly attired
gentleman calmly stepped down from
it's fiat deck and. politely removing his
hat, advanced with outstretched hand
and winning smile toward the billion
aire.
Good morning. Mr. Grayman." he
said in q voice of wonderful sweetness
I'm delighted to see you here. l am
Captain Alfonso Payton, with whom
you had distant conversation the day
before yesterday l SIN happy to OBJ
serve how rigidly you keep your APP
pointments, although that does not sur
prise me. for. of course, like all the
world, l know your business reputa
ton. But you do me great honor, sir"
Mr.. Grayman, like every person who
had ever come into contact with Pay
ton, felt instantly the magnetism Of
his presence and manner. Mr. Gray
man unconsciously took the offered
hand, and Payton gave him a cordial
pressure of the fingers and smiled with
an increase of affability. showing his
beautiful teeth.
What a delightful morning we
have" he remarked, with the easy
grace Of a man used to the worlds
best things and glanciug around him
with looks Of admiration. $50 cool,
SO fragrant with the breath Of the
fields! But think it will turn out
hot day"
Eyes: Ethink So" Mr.. Grayman re-
piled. so completely surprised that he
hardly knew what he was saying.
az
'Ah. doubtless you would wish to
hear from your daughter?" Payton
went on. still smiling. IL am happy
to tell you that she is enjoying excel
lent health and spirits in a most
charming locality. left her only
this morning. and, knowing that was
to meet you. she sent her love to her
father. whom she hopes to see soon,
as she will IL he remains reasonable"
These last words Payton spoke with
q sharp emphasis.
I'VE must come to BUSINESS, Mr..
'Grayman." Payton cectinued in H. In.
creasingly icy tone a"You are user :e
plain. quick talk. So am I. You have
promised me $1O.OOO.OOO Your prom
ise il as good as a government bond.
When will you have the money ready?
When l get 1t you get Helen. But
you made me another promise, at least |
by implication. and implied promises |
when the parties understand one an |
other are as good as any. You prom
Used not to try to betray me. That
promise you have not kept, and you
know what told you"