Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-07
A Tale of Love, Mystery and Ad-
venture.
written from the play OF the same name,
now being produced by Robert Hi
Hard at the Criterion theater,
New York city.
Copyright 1919, by Journal American
Examiner
TODAY'S TNSTALLMENT.

TODAY'S TNSTALLMENT.
'"Yes-yes' OF course" exclaimed Mrs
Martin in a low tense voice.
but she is SO watched continued
Kayton. that It is impossible FOR US TO
get her away anywhere without its being
known. More than that, we have arrived
81 point where II is necessary for our
purposes to make the real criminal conf
dent that we are OF his trail. To be frank
with you" ne added we suspect for
mer member OF the household
'Tndeedl" murmured his visitor.
Kayton paused for moment, as II TO
let this much sink in and settle itself,
and then went on.
1--WE want Miss MaEuret to disappear
he declared and to disappear so com
pletely that even a member Of her own
household will not suspect that we have
anything to do with it, Any flight by
train would be instantly found out It
must be secret and sensational Her
closest friends must be In q state of the
greatest alarm. Do you follow me?'
Eyes, yes, but"-stammered Mrs. Mar
tin. kayton paid no attention to the
doubtful, hesitating manner OF the ar
granted that Mrs. Martin was willing and
almost eager TO cooperate.
well then, see for yourself, Mrs Mar
tin," ne said, that you are In just the
right position to help us. Your relations
with the family are absolutely unknown.
I am sure l could trust to your discretion.
No one connected with her would ever
connect her with you, and you can re-
ceive her without explanation to any
body, as a total stranger into one OF your
furnished rooms"
His visitor looked almost alarmed.
well Mr.. Kayton," she said desper-
aAely. that's something l wouldn't like to
undertake without some
why not?" he interrupted sharply.
All l ask 10 secrecy
Mira. Martin clasped her hands and
pressed them into her lap, gazing help
Iessly about the office.
Mrs. Marlin Dlsmayed.
The responsibility would be so'-she
began. besides, as l told you. ! am not
known to any mombers OF the family and
I don't wish to be There are reasons
II doesn't seem necessary to go into
them
MOT at ALL" agreed Kayton with cor
dial sympathy. II VIA simply Introduce
Miss MaEuret as some one connected with
this office whom l have chosen for this
purpose"
But you hardly know me-" protested
Mrs. Martin. 81 might not be the sort of
person at ALL
81 have been studying you" interrupt
ed Kayton, with little smile Il am a
fair judge Of character know can
trust you"
NJ
And even If you had not this sense
of gratitude to Mr.. Argyle" he went on
soberly, which 1 am sure you must feel
I know ] could rely on your sympathy as
a woman for a girl in a very desperate
plight"
He paused q moment and the woman.
looking about the room, evaded his eyes
ana made no comment.
We'll what is it," he asked ooldiy, as
IL at the end OF his patience
Mrs. Martin moistened her lips
When dtd you want her 20 Gomez" she
asked. family
Nov"
'TSowi' eoced the woman, in dismAy.
Right AwAy7'
KAyton nodded She is here-wAiting
to SEQ you"
''Herol'' exclaimed Mrs. Martin, rising
She's hereH am to see herr
Yes. at once" replied Kayton with
out Seemtng TO notice her emotion II
would like TO arrange It 50 she could 60
home with you now. I'll see her first and
explain everything" He pressed but
ton on his desk and Manning appeared.
Joe, viii you give Mrs, Martin a chair
in the outer Ofrioe-the little office-and
zee that she isn't disturbed"
Yes, SIR"
II won't be long, Mrs Martin" Kayton
assured her, and like one IN a dream she
started to follow Manning out But after
a few steps she hesitRted and stopped
''NAr. Kayton," she said with more firm
ness than she had lately exhibited. you
know 1 came here conf1dentislly. didn't
expect to meet any OF these people, and
It would be very inoonvenient tiff Miss
MREuret should by any chance hear my
name-as mentioned In the Will"
rs there any one that she could hear
it from except yOurself?" asked Kay-ton
keenly
moi Oh, moi" was the haaty protest
Mrs Martin" he said gravely. your
intercourse with Miss Mazuret can be
just as formal you choose to make IT. -
He nodded in a manner that indicated
that the discussion was over, and almost
against her will she obediently followed
Manning, out Of the room. When she had
gone Kayton summoned his manager and
haired him the card she had given him.
'Leishmenn, put Nash IN charge Of
men to start on this house right away
he directed. Get q room near enough
to toke wires from the dictograph. Have
them run out to everybody that connects
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