The Washington herald., 1913-06-08

ception of Mr.. Haliowell, we all know
what this guiding power is"
Don't forget it" growled Simmons.
Now, look here, Simmons, you are
very loyal to Mccarthy, for whatever
reason. but your loyalty is misplaced.
For one thing, your man has disap-
peared, and will not return. That last
message scared him out For another
thing, we're going to need you in our
campaign, the worst way"
I'm from Copenhagen; you got to
show me-" said Simmons.
barrow laughed softly.
We'll show you, all right said be.
He sketched briefly for Hallowell's
beneht the reasoning already followed
out, and which IT is therefore unneces-
sary to repeat here. so now" he
concluded, I'VE will consider this
hypothesis: that these phenomena are
caused by one man in control of a
force capable of deadening vibrations
in ether and solids within certain def
mite limits
Why do you limit it," cried Hal
lowell.
Because we have had but one man.
Hesitation at time If this Unknown
were out really to frighten-which
seems TO be his intention-it would be
much more effective to visit US with
absolute darkness and absolute silence
combined That would be really ter
rifying He has not done so. There
fore. | conclude that his power is
limited in applicability"
Isn't that little doubtful" spoke
up Jack.
"Of course" said Darrow cheerful
ly. That's where we're going to win
out on this sporting proposition with
our dear Brother Eldridge He won't
accept any hypothesis unless it is alb
solutely copper-riveted. We will"
Il think you underestimate e.
bridge" spoke up Hallowell Hes
the only original think-tank in a village
of horse troughs.'
Il don't underestimate him one bit"
countered Darrow; but We have a
head start on him with our reasoning;
that's all He's absolutely sure to come
to the conclusions have just detailed,
only he'll get there little more slowly.
That's why | want you in on this
thing, Hailowell."
"How's that|
We'll publish everything up to date
and cut the ground from under him"
What's your special Crouch on e.
bridge, anyway" asked Jack
Il like to worry him." replied Percy
barrow noncommittally.
AT this moment the darkness disap-
peared as though some one had turned
switch. The reporter, the operator,
and the scientists young assistant
moved Involuntary as though lodging,
and blinked. Darrow shaded his eyes
with one hand and proceeded as though
nothing had happened
Here are the exclusive points of
your story" he said to Hallowell,
handing him a sheaf of yellow wireless
forms. Il got them in McCarthy's of
hce. They are messages from the IN
known wielder Of the mysterious power
to his enemy, the political boss. There
will be plenty who will conclude these
messages to be the result of fanati-
cisn, after the fact, that is TO say,
they will conclude some wireless anna
teur has taken advantage of natural
phenomena and, by claiming himself
the author of them, has attempted to
use them against his enemy OF
course, the answer to that is that if
the Unknown-let's call him Monsieur
X did not cause these strange things,
he at least knew enough about them
to predict them accurately"
You just leave that to me-" hum
med Hallowell under his breath. The
reporter had been glancing over the
wireless forms, and his eyes were shin
ing with delight.
Here is the last one" said OAR
row, producing crumpled yellow
paper from his pocket. Il went back
after it"
Mccarthy: My patience is at an
end. Your last warning will be sent
you at nine thirty this morning. If
you do not sail on the Celtic at noon
| shall strike. You are OF stubborn
and a stiff-necked generation, but |
am your lord and master, and my
wrath shall be visited on you. Begone,
or you shall die the death"
That bluffed him out" said OAR
row, and l don't blame him. Now,
Simmons said he, turning to the
operator, who had sat in utter silence.
how about it? Are you with US, or
against us
How do you mean" demanded
Simmons.
This" said barrow sharply. The
time has passed for concealment. Every
message through the ether must now
reach the public. We must send mes
sages back. The case is out OF private
hands; it has become important to
the people. VIII you agree on your
honor faithfully TO transmit He
leaned forward, his indolent frame
startlingly tense. Are you afraid of
Hes been good to me-it's fam
ily matter" muttered the operator.
We'll barrow arose, crossed to
the operator, and whispered to him for
a moment You see the seriousness
you are an intelligent man"
The operator turned pale
Il hadn't thought of that" he NUT
tered. Il hadn't thought OF that. Of
course I'm with you"
Il thought you would be-" drawled
Percy barrow slowly. IF you hadn't
decided to be, I'd have had another
man put in your place. Hadn't thought
Of that, either, had you'"
No, sir" replied Simmons.
We'll, | prefer you. It's no job for
a gutter, and | believe you'll stick.
IN stick repeated Simmons.
We'll, to work." said barrow, light
ing the cigarette he had been playing
with. Send this out, and see If you
IAN reach Monster X.
M" he dictated slowly. "'Doyou
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