The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-12-25

NO the bride replied with deter
mination.
There was silence in the drawing
room until the two women heard the
closing Of the outer door Of the apart
ment. Then. at last, Aggie relieved
her pentup emotions in q sigh that
was near a groan.
ooh, gosh!' she gasped. THE poor
simp!'' w.
Carson, learning from the maid that
Dick Glider had left, returned just as
Mary was gancing over the release
with which General Hastings was to
be compensated. along with the return
Of his letters. for his payment Of $10,-
900 to Miss Agnes Lynch.
Mary spoke crisply to Agnes. And
now you must get ready. You are to
be at Harris Office with this document
at 4 o'clock. and remember that you
are to let the lawyer manage every
thing"
II don't see the use Of all this mon
key business" she protested. "Ali |
want is the coin
Listen. Agnes. The last time you
tried to make man give up part Of
his money it resulted in your going to
prison for two years
! "But that was so exciting"
And this way is so Safe Mary re-
Joined sharply Besides. my dear,
you would not get the money. My
way will. Your way was blackmall.
Mine is not Understand"
"Oh. sure" Agge replied Srimly. on
her way to the door,
| "Mr Grggs." Fannie announced.
| There was a smile on the face OF the
maid. which was explained minute
later. when the visitor was shown into
he dra wing room, for his presence
was Of N elegance so extraordinary
as to attract attention anywhere-and
mirth as well from ribaid observers.
Meantime Carson had explained to
Mary.
Its English Eddie. You met him
once | wonder what he wants? Prob
ably got Il trick for me. We often
used to work together"
Nothing without my consent Mary
warned
"Oh, no, no, sure not" Carson
agreed.
| Further discussion was cut short by
the appearance Of English Eddie him.
self. a tall, handsome man in the early
thrties, who paused just within the
doorway and delivered to Mary a bow
that was the perfection of elegance.
Mary made no effort to restrain the
smile cause by the costume OF Mr.
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 was perfect of it's kind. Only
there was an overelaboration. so that
the ensemble was flamboyant. And
the mans manners precisely harmonic
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 moment and then
grinned in frank sympathy.
From your costume Mary sug-
gested, zone might judge that this Is
purely social call. Is it,"
well. not exactly" Griggs answered
with smile.
80 I fancied." his hostess replied.
49, sit down. please. and tell US all
about it,
English Eddie wasted no time.
Nov, look here" he said rapidly
| 1--WE got the greatest game in the
| world. Two years ago a set of Gothic
tapestries worth 100000 and set OF
Fragonard panels worth nearly as
much more were plucked from cha
| teau in France and smuggled into this
| country"
Are them things really worth that
| much?' Carson exclaimed.
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 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 whisper as he stated
his plan.
Lets go after them. They were
Struggled, mind you, and no matter
what happens he can't squeal. What
do you say?" =.
Carson shot a piercing glance at
Mary.
ITS up to her." he said. Griggs 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 q Million" Griggs said aggressive
ly. a-.. ..%
IF it were fifty millions it would
make no difference. It's against the
law .m
"Oh, l know all that, Of course"
Griggs returned impatiently. But If
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