The Washington herald., 1912-01-14
CHAPTER VII.
Hunted.

Isabel stood for a few moments in deep
thought. GATHERINGS hastily whispered
words had alarmed her. but the feeling
soon passed. She knew that nothing
very serious could threaten her father
and brother. and. anyway. she reflected.
she would learn all about II in the morn
| ing. She shook the matter out Of her
thoughts and turned to Thomas, who was
arranging chips and cards on the table
rs Mr.. Wilbur home YETI she asked.
Yes. miss" he replied. looking up.
He came in a few minutes ago. Hes
dressing"
Whatever kept him so later she mur-
INJURED. and then asked: Are they going
to play cards to-night?"
Yes, miss"
But, Thomas She paused and look
ed disappointed Are you sure?'
Yes. miss
How manyF'
My orders are to set for four"
At that moment her brother entered.
looking big, calm and handsome in his
evening clothes But a keener observer
shadows in his eyes. He had stayed
downtown as long as there was any pos
sibility Of getting inside information on
the sudden descent on their banks and he
had learned-more than enough.
Her Husband Came for Her"
Wilbur she exclaimed. reproachfulIy.
Surely. you are not going to play cards
tonight
Yes. we are" he nodded. walking
around to the opposite side OF the table,
his hands thrust into his pockets.
But my dancer
Vafn eaII s.eF
So sorry I'm late. butts Kate here?"
she was-I put you down for six
dances"
Il couldn't set here" he exclaimed
Perhaps IT'S just as we'll
Why did she go2'
away" his sister told him, with a re-
sentful note in her voice.
Took her away he echoed blankly.
and then turned hastily toward the win
dow. "Weli. I'm not surprised he added
In low voice
II ami" declared his sister, Indignantly
And I'm very angry, He was in this
room not hye minutes ago"
I'm glad 1 didn't meet him. So he
look her away. DID he say Why He
asked in a tone OF mild inquiry.
MOI" snapped Bella
Darwin the Investigator.
Emerson drew deep breath and said
;almly;
bella, / SUPPOSE 1t will have TO come
'ut sooner or late. but whatever you
iear-don't worry Our banks are IN
he hands OF the Federal experts and
)arwin's the man who Is going to. make
he Investigation. I'd rather IL had been
my ono else-any one. You know. Bella.
IN not afraid OF any man-eny number
{ men I've faced ana fought them with
very weapon from a jaek-knife to an
Fmy coit-struggieo With them mentally
nd physically and won out when the
dds were against me. But this man
)arwin-" he shivered and turned away =
-''affects me Ike snake I always
rant to put my foot on his head and
rush him, BE seems to gain the upper
and at every point. ana now he has
urned the Federal goeernment loose on
When that man gsts YOU In the wit
ess chair he went on rapidly. he
Gems to be inspired He has second !
ight or something OF the sort. It's un--
amy. He's a iend az cross-exaTnina-
on-he knows just what he wants you to
ay and. BY God! he makes you say II.
saw him twist up poor old Johnson, the
lsurance millionaire. till he made him
e about himself! He's . 'machine-an
lstrument Of torture. HIS pose Is that
e hates money. but IN reality he only
ates the man who makes money!
she leads a miSerably unhappy life
18th him. Wilbur" his sister remarked
| a low voice. as he paused IN his de-
unclation. Not particle Of sympathy
etween them
Il know" he nodded. He was walk
g feverishiy about the room. His SIS
r studied his face In silence for few
loments. Then she said quietly:
Wilbur. something has happened"
90 BIZ CONTINUED NEXT sUNDkx3