Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-01

"Oh. sure" Aggie replied grimly. on
her way TO the door
Mr.. Griggs." Fannie announced
There was smile on the face of the
maid. which was explained a minute
later. when the visitor was shown into
the drawing room. for his presence
was OF an elegance so extraordinary
as to attract attention anywhere-and
mGth as we'll from ribald observers.
Meantime Carson had explained to
Mary.
Its English Eddie. You met him
once. wonder what he wants? Prob
ably got trick for We. We often
used to w@k together"
Nothing without my consent" Mary
warned.
'Oh. no, no. sure notr' Carson
agreed.
Further discussion was cut short by
the appearance of English Eddie him
self. tall. handsome man in the early
thiries, who paused just within the
doorway and delivered to Mary bow
that was the perfection of elegance.
Mary made no effort to restrain the
smile cause by the costume of Nv
Griggs. Yet there was no violation
of the canons of good taste, except
in the aggregate. From spats to hat,
from walking coat to gloves, every
thing vas perfect of its kind. Only
there was an overelabpratiQn,, so that
the ensemble was fiamboyant. And
the mans manners precisely yarmouth
ed with his clothes, whereby the whole
effect was emphasized and rendered
bizarre. Carson took one amazed look
and then rocked with laughter.
Griggs regarded his former associate
reproachfully for a moment and then
grnned in frank sympathy.
FROM your costume" Mary sug-
gested. Zone might judge that this is
purely a social call. Is it,"
We'll, not exactly" Griggs answered
with q smile.
$50 | fancied." his hostess replied.
$50, sit down, please, and tell us all
about it."
English Eddie wasted no time.
Now, look here he said rapidly,
1--WE got the greatest game in the
world. Two years ago q set of Gothic
tapestries worth 100000 and a set of
Fragonard panels worth nearly as
much more were plucked from n cha
teau in France and smuggled into this
country"
Are them things really worth that
much?" Carson excIaimed.
Sometimes more" Mary answered.
Morgan has set of Gothic tapestries
worth half a million dollars
Griggs went on with his account
about month ago the things I was
telling you of were hung in the. lib
rary of millionaire in this city" He
hitched his chair little closer to the
desk and leaned forward. lowering his
voice almost TO a whisper as he stated
his plan.
Lets go after them. They were
struggled. mind yoI. and no matter
what happens he can't squeal What
do you sayG"
Carson shot piercing glance n
Mary.
Its up to her." he said. Grirgs re-
/ garded Mary eagerly as she sat with
eyes dOwncast.
Mary shook her head decisively.
| Its out of our line" she declared.
II don't see any easier way to get
half million" Griggs said aggressive
| ~.
IF 1t We're fifty misions it would
make no difference It's against the
! law
"Oh. ! know all that, OF course"
Griggs returned impatiently. But if
you can
! My friends and never do anything
that's illegal. ThaQk yon for coming
10 US. Mr.. Griggs. but we can't go In,
and there's an cpd of the matter"
But wait minute" English Eddie
expostulated. "You see. this chap GIL,
der is
GLIDER" Mary exclaimed question
ingiy
Yes. You know who he is-the dry
goods man."
Mary, however, had regained he-'