The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1913-12-04

prepared to be without electricity or
without sound for limited periods. 1
doubt very much whether the I'm,
known can continue these phenomena
for longer than limited periods. But
conceivably this man may become
peril. He has, IL reason correctly.
four arrows In his culver; the fourth
Ia dangerous. 1t is our duty to find
him before he uses the fourth arrow
If indeed he has discovered the
method of doing So That is always in
doubt"
Jacks eyes were shining.
"Bully!" he cried.
He may conceivably possess the
power to launch the fourth and dam
gerous arrow, but may withhold Il un-
less he believes himself suspected or
close pressed. At present he directs
himself solely against Mccarthy"
Percy barrow had been thinking
aloud, and realized it with smile.
This is one OF your jobs. fellow de-
tective." said he. you've got TO be
a mark for me to think at"
II wish you'd think a little more
clearly" observed Jack. 1T sounds
interesting. but jumbled. | feel the
way did when began to read Greek"
"McCarthy's incidental" observed
Darrow In his detached tone.
"Eh?"
"Oh, thought we might as we'll wor-
ry Mccarthy by asking him for that
job on the side. It's amusing
What do you want me to do?" ask
ed Jack
This" said barrow, with an unusual
rapidly Of utterance. See that thick
set, quick man in gray clothes? He's
a policeman. In moment he'll arrest
me-"
ARREST you-why?" demanded Jack
in tones OF great establishment
IL reason that Mccarthy will come
to that conclusion. He is beginning to
think l have something to do with
what he calls his annoyances. saw It
In his eyes. This last curious mani
festation came along too pat. You re-
member. 1t cut off the dressing-down
he was going to give me-" barrow
chuckled in appreciation. Didn't the
humor OF that strike your"
me? oh. was scared" admitted
Jack.
II want you to go home and tell
Helen just what happened in the At
las Building. Do not tell her that l
believe the phenomena are due to any
human agency. Say simply that if it
Is repeated, and she happens to be
within the zone of its influence, to
keep calm. and walt. 1t will pass, and
1t is not to be feared. Tell her said
So"
Lord" cried Jack. You don't think
It's going to happen again!"
within the next twenty-four hours"
said barrow.
"Oughtn't we to warn the people"
And let our hidden antagonist
know we are aware of his existence?"
inquired barrow.
Anything else?"
"No-yes. Buy a gun. If l bring
you into any trouble. I'll see you
clear. You understand.
II do"
II rely on your being game"
ITO the limit" said Jack Here
comes your friend. Won't this arrest
ball things up? Shall rustic bail?"
NO" said barrow. 81 want to think
All l need is all the papers. I'll be out
by ten tomorrow morning, sure"
why are you sure of that?"
Because by that hour Mccarthy
will have disappeared" said Percy
barrow.
The man in the gray suit, having
finished his scrutiny, lounged forward.
"You are Mr. barrow" he stated.
Sure l am, my amiable but obvious
sleuth," drawled that young man.
Lead on" He nodded a farewell to
Jack, and linked his arm in that Of the
officer. After a few moments he burst
into an irrepressible chuckle
The fat. thick-necked, thick-witted,
old fool" said he.