Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-17
Copyright. 1911, street & Smith.)
Copyright. 1911, by Dodd. Mead & Coz
TODAY'S INSTALLMENT.

IS brave enough under all ordinary cir
cumstsnces. was glad that his companion
wore a badge and carried a whistle, He
was also relieved when he caught sight
OF the burly form OF a policeman in the
shadow Of one Of the doorways Yet the
houses he saw before him were not so
very different from those they had al
ready passed. His uneasiness could not
have sprung from them. They had even
an air Of positive respectabuity, as though
Inhabited by Industrious worknen. Then,
what was fl which made the close com
partnership Of a member Of the police so
uncommonly welcome? Was it a certain
aspect Of solitariness which chung to the
block, or was II the sudden appearance
here and there Of strangely gliding figures,
which no sooner doomed up against the
snowy perspective than they disappeared
again in some unseen doorway
There's a meeting on tonight, of the
Associated Brotherhood of the AwL the
Plane and the Trowel twhatever that
meansl, and 1t is the speaker we want to
see; the man who is to address them
promptly at 10 o'clock Do you object to
meetings?"
rs this a secret one?"
ut wasn't advertised
Are we carpenters or masons that we
can count on admittanee?"
Il am a carpenter Don't you think
you can be a mason for the occasion?"
Il doubt It. but"
"Hushl I must speak to this man"
George stood back, and Il few words
passed between Sweetwater and
shadowy figure which seemed to have
sprung up out Of the sidewalk
Baked at the outset" were the en-
couragng words with which the detective
rejoined George. 1t seems that a pass
word is necessary, and my friend has
been unable to get it. Will the speaker
pass out this way?" he inquired OF the
shadowy figure stiI lingering in their
rear
He didn't 60 in by it; yet I believe
he's safe enough inside" was the NUT
tered answer.
Sweetwater had no relish for dlsap-
pointments Of this character, but ii was
not long before he Strengthened up and
allowed himself to exchange a few more
words with this mysterious person. These
appeared to be Of a more encouraging ma
ture than the last for it was not long
newed alacrity TO George and, wheeling
him about, began to retrace his steps to
the corner.
Are we going back? Are you going TO
give up the job?" George asked.
mo; we're going to take him from the
rear There's break in the fence-Oh.
Wen do very well. Trust me"
George laughed. He was growing ex-
cited, but not altogether agreeably so. He
says that he has seen moments Of more
pleasant anticipation. Evidently. my
good husband is not cut out for detective
work.
Where they went under this officers
guidance, he can not tell The tortuous
tangle of alleys through which he now
felt himself led was dark as the neither
regions to his unaccustomed eyes. There
was snow under his feet and now and
then he brushed against some obtruding
object. or stumbled against a low fence;
but beyond these slight miscalcuations
on his own part he was a mere au-
tomaton in the hands Of his eager guide.
and only became hts own man again when
they suddenly stepped into an open yard
and he could discern plainly before him
the dark walls of a building pointed out
by Sweetwater as their probable destina-
ton Yet even here they encountered
some impediment which prohibited close
approach. A wall or shed cut off their
view Of the buildings lower story; and
though somewhat startled at being left
uncerem oniously alone after Just a Wits
pered word Of encouragement from the
ever-ready detective, George could quite
understand the necessity which that per
son must feel for quiet reconnoterinK
OF the surroundings before the two OF
them ventured further forward in their
possibly hazardous undertaking. Yet the
experience was none too pleasing TO
George, and he was very glad to hear
Sweetwater's whisper again at his ear,
and 10 feel himself rescued from the pool
of slush in which he had been left TO
stand
The approach is not all that can be
desired remarked the detective as they
entered what appeared 10 be a low shed
The broken board has been put back and
securely nailed in place. and II I am not
very much mistaken there is a fellow sta
toned in the yard who will want the
pass word too. Looks shady TO me III
have something 10 tell the chief when I
get back"
But We What are we going 20 do if
we can not get in front or rear"
Were going to wait right here in the
hopes Of catching a glimpse of our man
as he comes out" returned the detective,
drawing George towards a low window
overlooking the yard he had described as
sentnelled. He will have to pass direct
ly under this window on his way Go the
alley Sweetwater went on 10 explain
land II I can only raise it-but the noise
would give us away ! can't do that
Perhaps st swings on hinges sug-
gested George. 1T looks like that sort of
a window"
III it should-weu! it does We're in
great luck sir. But before | pull IL open
remember that from the moment ] nm
latch il. everything said or done here can
be heard in the adjoining yard So NO
whispers ana no unnecessary movements.
When you hear him coming. as sooner or
later you certainly viii, fan carefully 10
your knees and lean out just far enough
TO catch a glimpse of him before he steps
down from the porch If he stops 20 light
his cigar or 10 pass a few words with
some Of the men he Will leave behind.
you may get a plain enough view Of his