Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-02-04
A Tale Of Love, Mystery and Ad-
venture.
Written from the play OF the same name,
now being produced by Robert Hill
Hard at the Criterion thester,
New York city.
Copyright 1919, by Journal American-
Examiner.
TODAY'S INSTALLMENT.

TODAY'S INSTALLMENT.
Kayton dropped the list on the desk.
We'll, I've got a kind of lead that it's
one Of the Frisco bunch that was rounded
up fifteen years ago" he declared
what do you mean" inquired Colt
with businesslike interest that he usu-
ally concealed under his easy looking ex-
terror. His exterior, by the way, was
one of his strongest assets. The fat did
not penetrate to his brain.
''Joe, get me those Frisco wires" He
glanced over the bundle of kilograms and
went on.
There was a woman indicated-a Fris-
co woman--in the background Of the Ar
gyle murder case She was supposed TO
be dead. l wired for information and
found she'd been sent to prison with
gang of oounterfeiters. Here it is:
q Nellie Marsh sentenced to San QUEEN
tin for three years about time of reported
death And this one says: N. NJ. left
state expiration OF sentence. No further
record here Now you know, Colt, the
man that made the plate for the Webster
gang-his name is Kresiler-did some
pretty crafty work, and he hasn't been
heard from since"
Colt drew a very audible breath and his
big eyes cleaned.
That's sou he declared. by CAD!
That bill hooked up with Argyle and Ar
gyle with the woman and the woman with
the Webster gang makes a noise like a
lock-step, don't it? I swear you've Ger
tainly got the luck!"
~ haven't got the woman or the man."
returned Kayton. grimly.
Colt waved his great arms about his
head as II dsmissing this objection as a
trifle
ooh, you'll wake up and find EN-
scratchin' at your doorstep tomorrow
morning" he declared
Secret Service Work.
Manager Leischmann entered noiseless-
ly, handed Kayton a telegram, and as
noiseiessly withdrew.
"A wire from Washington" remarked
the detective. running his eye over it.
The chiefll be here at 2 o'clock"
Colt permitted himself a hearty
chuckle.
TN bet he's bringing a bad case OF
st. vitus' dance with him." he offered.
Got the whole secret service on the
thing now. I'm Off"
He heaved himself to his feet. and the
chair gave a Shrek OF relief
Don't go, Colt" begged Kayton, cour-
teously. But the fat man made for the
door.
You discourage me-" he declared,
Things come so burned easy to you'll"
And with another grin and a wave of
the hand. he rolled out OF the office and
set about protecting the currency
He's got lazy mans crouch. govern
or" remarked Manning, with a smile.
He seems 10 think everything you do
is luck
-
the chief. oracuiarly. 1T strikes this
man who keeps out IN the rain"
IT guess YOU draw It, governor" Man
ming fell in with the smile, because
you're a live wire
Kayton hastily picked up the receiver
Of his desk phone He did not like direct
compliments, and beyond a slight frown
he gave no sign that he had heard the
last remark
Get me Mead & Tolworthy." he said
into the mouthpiece and then glanced up
at Manning
Joe. we've got all the rocks flying
with that counterfeit. haven't WEI"
Yes l was just thinking" added the
young man. whimsically. that murder
was hard on the Arglles, but II was
great thing for the government"
Rising TO the Bait
hAyton tried TO look reproVlnR, but he
choIoed, and voice on the wire saved
his dignity.
n was the younger Mr.. Tolworthy He
Informed Ksyton that the quarry had
risen to the lure of the fake personal"
Some ten minutes before a woman had
called up the law Office on the telephone
ana told Mr.. Tolworthy that she was Mel.
lie Marsh. He had referred her to KAY
ron. and Kayton might expect a call at
any moment.
There was a triumphant CLEAN in Kay
toms eyes as he threw the receiver on
TO the hook with a rush
"JoA" he commanded, sharply, tell
the outer offioe IL any woman comes from
Mead & Tolworthy want to see her right
away"
IN. M heard from. GOVERNOR" asked
Manning. eagerly.
We'll. some woman called up Mead &
Tolworthy few minutes ago"
Just after Hurley left?" said Manning.
Significantly
They exchanged glances Exactly"
said Kayton HE swallowed it-hoolz
line and sinker."
Manager Leischmann stepped inside the
door