Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-05-22
"Free lunch" suggested the

Free lunch," suggested the re-
porter practically. "You won't be able
to get any service anywhere. How
about that interview? Got anything to
say?"
you're the busy little bee tonight, I"
said Darrow. But I'll tell you what
III do. I'll give you tip. Be at the
Atlas building at not later than ninc
tomorrow morning, and stay at least
until ten. II you can fix 1t, be on the
tenth floor Hunt up the United Wire.
less man and make him talk. Then
come to me-" a."
That's afternoon paper stuff-un.
less it's exclusive" said the reporter
instantly.
IF you'll obey my orders the most
important part of it will be exclu.
sive,' said barrow. s-. a..
The reporter eyed him keenly.
why" he asked.
You're Hallowell, aren't you?
thought wasn't mistaken. saw you
at work on that Duane Street murder
case. Your work was good. Besides,
like the Despatch-and the afternoon
papers are too soon for what
want" s..,
Last reason accepted. Others re-
ceived and placed on file"
"All right" agreed Darrow. Have
1t your own way-only obey ORDERS
He entered the door of the bar and
advanced on the lunch counter.
CHAPTER XI.
At nine o'clock the following morn
ing five men grouped In McCarthy's
office, talking earnestly. Darrow and
Jack Warford had been the first to
arrive. Mccarthy did not seem sur
prised to see them; nor did he greet
them with belligerence.
"Well?" he demanded.
"Well?" repeated barrow, sinking
gracefully to one corner Of the table.
You're an old fool, Mccarthy. What
good did you think it would do you to
arrest me" r.
81 intended to sweat you con-
fesed the boss frankly, "but I was
too busy"
Sweat me, eh?" demanded OAR
row, with some amusement 80 you
decided not to, did you--hence the
lack of enthusiasm on the part Of the
police in effecting my recapture. You
didn't imagine l caused all this, did
you?"
II don't know" growled Mccarthy.
but II you, or the other fellow, or
whoever or whatever 1t is, think you
can bluff me, you or he or it's left!
That's ALL" r.. ~.
80 you've been getting more wire
less, have you?" surmised Darrow.
Mccarthy cast q surly glance to
ward Jack, whom previously he had
ignored. 's--s ii,
EYES," he admitted grudgingly.
Darrow held out his hand. After
moments hesitation Mccarthy
thrust forward a single yellow paper,
and read aloud in spite Of the boss
warning gesture: -,. 81 T..
?, Mccarthy: The sign has been sent
you and sent your people. You are
stubborn, but 1t shall not avail you.
You must go; and within twenty.foui
hours. It will not avail you unless you
go. The Celtic leaves tomorrow a.
noon. You must 30 on that ship. !,
shall know whether or not you obey
me. Once more shall warn you: one
more sign shall ! send. Then l shall
strike!" NJ
He's getting garrulous," remarked
Darrow, redectively;; but he's re
lieved my mind. You'd better 60"
"Go!" cried Mccarthy, half starting
to his feet. Not on your life!"
Darrow surveyed him calmly.
You're getting ratified" said he.
"and It doesn't pay you particularly
to try to bluff me. A jack-rabbit Of
average flrmness could stampede you
in your present state Of mind"
"You think so," sneered Mccarthy
II know 80. And you're quite right.
If you attempt the game too long,
he'll destroy you"
How demanded Mccarthy. -
"Take my word for 1t, he can do
It," replied Darrow.
Mccarthy ruminated, drumming
his thick fingers on the desk.
Find him." said he, at last.
"I intend to-" replied 'Darrow.
"That'll be, all right about your
friends job," conceded Mccarthy,
with a nod toward Jack.
~ fancy you won't have anything
to do with It," returned Darrow
pleasantly.
AT this moment the door opened
and Hallowell entered. He nodded to
Darrow, and greeted Mccarthy.
Nothing for you," growled the lat.
ter. -.
Darrow glanced at his watch.
"He will have In about five min.
utes," said he to the reporter.
The fifth member Of the party now
entered in the person of Simmons,
the United Wireless separator. On see
ing the number gathered in McCar-
thy's office, he came to halt.
barrow Immediately detached him
self from the group and approached
this man. -
Anything new?' he inquired in a
low voice. ~.
Simmons glanced toward Mccarthy.
"Any more messages from our m ys-
FERROUS friend out in the ether to our
equally mysterious friend at the
desk?' -
81 don't know what you mean"
barrow surveyed him ,reflectively.
"This is pretty big story" he
said at last, land affects lot of peo-
pie. If you really haven't leaked =
we'll, he"-with a jerk Of his head to.
ward McCarthy-"must bride high,
or have a strangle hold on you for