The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1912-09-06
CHAPTER XII.

Mr.. Yazimoto, looking more like a
baffled wildcat than trim little Jap
anese gentleman. stopped in the mar
row exit to pour forth a volley OF Sc
lected objurgations, a perfect flood OF
remarks, most Of which must have
been highly uncomplimentary Mr..
Kelly pointed supple finger towards
the blackness that lay beyond the
doorway.
Beat 1t now, beat it, before | be-
come real annoyed at you. Such Ian
guage! And I'd have sworn you were
an educated gentlemanI Get out of
here, now, or you'll have a smoky 60
out, first thing you know. And don't
you come bothering round Doyers
street again. If ever see you this
side of Fourteenth street I'll run you
so fast you'll discover a lot of new
avenues in this town. Move along
now! Upstage! Mr. Kelly made a
quick move toward the door, and Mr..
Yazimoto, with final screech OF fury.
vanished into the dark regions beyond
the threshold
81 suppose" said Mr.. Kelly. return
ing to his chair, while the jewish
young man walked out In the wake
of Mr. Yazimoto-just to see that he
did no mischief en- route-"you fell
lows would like to know all about this
plant? | would, sure. If | happened to
be you two
1--WE certainly would like all the in.
formation you could give us" assent
ed Ramon Solano. stretching his
cramped limbs. and breathing in the
damp air of the cellar with earnest
satisfaction. IT'S had us guessing for
the last few minutes. Mr.. Kelly"
Kelly laughed goodhumoredly,
You've had a close call all right"
said he. Want something to brace
you? can send right upstairs and
get you anything you like. No? That's
all right, if you are on the water
wagon, but you've been through some
nerve-shaking stuff, and you need a
little invigorator. Tell you what
I'll have some coffee and some good
thick steaks brought down here; we
can eat on this table, and | can tell
you the whole story without any rub
bernecKs morning In.
There was no chance to decline the
hospitality OF Mr. Kelly. even If the
boys had wished to refuse. They had
no desire to refuse his friendly
proffers, for that matter-both of
them, with the danger past. found
themselves unstrung and shaky. The
Italians offer Of coffee and steaks APP
pealed at once. and 1t was only a
few minutes before the Jewish youth
superintended the setting of the table.
did you see the Jap gent on his
way?" queried Mr. Kelly. as the coffee
pot was borne in.
81 sure did that" grinned the He
brew. He wanted to stop and argue
at the street door, but ! give him the
circus-hand and out be went. still cat
calling He's one sore guy, and Wen
have to watch out for his smoke If we
amt careful"
He'll never come back" said Mr.
Kelly mot round here, anyways, but
! got notion he'll try to get to you
fellows while you are on your errand.
Keep your lamps open. and don't for
oSs " AOSh w -ehS poSh uOOi nights
Five young men of excellent ap-
petites fell earnestly upon the steaks
and coffee. and the hospitable Mr.. Kel-
ly seemed delighted at the enthusiasm
shown by his guests. There was no
discussion OF any special subject while
the meal was in progress. but when
the feast was finished Mr.. Kelly, light
ing up a cigarette. began his work OF
explanation.
"Tll tell you fellows all about II,
every line from the start to now, and
know you won't let 1t go any further