New Ulm review., 1913-09-10

drunk can't be suspicious. 4 want Il
see that girlr'
THAT Is impossible" declared Mrs
Martin firmly.
Gage stepped forward and took the
drunken mans arm.
"You better 60 down and hit the
hay, BILL" he suggested. Skidd, blink
Ing at him affectionateIy, instantly
turned from his former design.
"D'you think better. simmyY be
inquired.
Without answering him Gage pushed
him out of the door and returned.
Kreisler was grumbling savagely un-
der his breath.
Then Gage declared himself, shifting
nervously from one foot to the other az
be talked. .i "a, s .s
q "Well. i ~ this coop in the mornin.," /"
he declared -"early uornin,,: We're
,nothin' but pack Of deuces. skidd
picked. your pocket picked and a pet
ticont down In the parlor that you can't
get introduced to! Me for Philadel-
phia!''
Kreisler's lip curled contemptuously.
II would advise then, Mr.. Cage" he
began. that you take
The door burst open, and Skidd stag
gered into the room. All three started
at the expression Of bis round face
The drink had died from his eyes. His
skin was pink and white and the whole
expression was one of utter terror.
MRS. Martin" he gasped, there's a
man-t there's man down there
Before any of the three could recover
the power of speech there was a sound
Of quick. firm footsteps and a rustic
of skirts. and Kayton strobe into the
room, followed by Miss Mazuret. The
detectives eyes were flashing with an
ger as they rested on Skidd. The 9th
ers, save Mrs. Martin, he ignored.
"What do you mean by trying to
force your way into this young lady's
room r. be demanded, advancing threat
eningly as Skidd retreated before him.
"Mrs. Martin. is this the sort of pro-
lection to have in your houseY'
''Who is he?" demanded Skidd of
Kreisler. "How did he get inr'
The German swiftly seized him BY
the arm In powerful grip that i'm
posed silence.
"Mr. Skidd, go to your ROOM" order
ed Mrs. Martin severely. She. rose to
the situation instantly and turned to
Kayton with half apologize manner.
Hes been drinking" she explained.
"AWho the devil is her demanded
Skidd. but not with bis former bellig-
erence. He was inwardly completely
cowed and frightened.
''What business Is It Of y0urs?" de-
manded Mrs. Martin angrily. Are you
running this house? Go to your room!
Gage took bis arm and dragged him
to the door. Skidd still pro-
testing feebly.
"Of course If he's drunk said Kay
ton. after they had gone. ''he probably
made mistake In the room. I'm sorry
If we disturbed you"
''Not at ALL returned the woman
politely. 81 didn't know you had called.
Doctor, will you see II Mr.. Skidd Is all
right?" - ss. w "a 81. -
"Certainly.'' said Kreisler, and fol-
lowed the others down stairs.
''Mrs Martin. can't you arrange to
give her room near your own?" asked
Kayton quickly when they were alone.
Mrs. Martin nervously moistened her
lips and spoke with visible effort
"Mr. Kayton, think it would be
better if-much better-if you would
take Miss Mazuret away. You see for
yourself that can't protect her in a
house of this sort I cant have the
responsibility"
Kayton drew nearer and lowered his
voice.
Il can't get her away he said.
'"This house is being watched"
Unknown to herself Mrs. Martins
hand few to the Collar of her dress.
"What do you mean?' she asked fal-
teringly. /!
1T has evidently leaked out that she
is here" replied Kayton. ''They may
be reporters; they may be police de-
tectives. Bruce has the whole force
searching for her. can't take her out
without .betraying my hand. and she
can't 60 alone. Isn't there q back way
that you could escape with her to
hotel?''
"It's impossible
"Mrs. Martin. the men who are watch
ing this house are operatives of the
government secret service" said Kay
ton swiftly, and the woman choked
back a cry. "Some one living here has
been uttering counterfeit money. |
cannot have Miss Mazuret involved In
a scandal of that sort. I didn't tell
you at once because I didn't want to
alarm you unnecessarily"
my God!" moaned the woman, her