Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-21

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they after US or are they after that
new skirt you've got in here? Who is
she?" he demanded, glaring at Mrs.
Martin. What's she wanted for:"
"She's all right. Skidd." Mrs. Martin
assured him. watching Kreisler at his
swift and silent work shes not
wanted for anything. ] know all about
her"
We'll, what's she $3.50 mystert
! Gus about herself for?" demanded
Skidd What do you want to keer
her shut up in that room for all the
time? l may be drunk. but amt so
drunk / can't be SUSPICIOUS. 1 want to
see that girl"'
That is impossible" declared Mrs.
Martin firmly.
Gage stepped forward and took the
4 drunken mans arm.
You better go down and hit the
| hay, Bill" he suggested. Skidd, blink
/ ing at him alectonately, instantly
/ turned from his former design.
"D'you think l better, Simmy?" he
| inquired
Without answering him Gage pushed
/ him out Of the door and returned.
hreisler was grumbling savageIy IN
/ der lis breath.
! Then Gage declared himself, shifting
! neryously from one foot to the other as
he talked.
well. fly this coop in the mornin',"
he declared early mornin, We're
| nothln' but pack of deuccs. Slidd
! picked, your pocket picked and a pet
ticoat down in the parIor that you can't
get introduced to! Me for Philadel-.
phia!'
Kreislers lip curled cOntemptuously.
Il would advise then. Mr.. Cage he
began, that you take
4 The door burst open, and Skidd stag
gered into the room. III three started
at the expression OF his 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-theres Il 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" he demanded advancing threat
eningly as Skidd retreated before him.
Mrs. Martin, is this the sort Of pro-
lection 10 have in your house?'
"Who is heT" demanded Skidd Of
Kreisler. How did he get in:"
The German swiftly seized him by
the arm in a powerful grip that i'm
posed silence.
Mr.. Skidd. so to your room" order
ed Mrs. Martin severely. She rose to
the situation instantly and turned TO
Kayton with a half apologize manner.
Hes been drinking" she explained.
"Who the devil IS heT' demanded
: Skidd, but not with his former bellig-
: erence. He was inwardly completely
cowed and frightened.
: what business is 1t Of yours? 2" de,
manded Mrs. Martin angrily Are you
: running this house? Go TO your room"
| Gage took his arm and dragged him
reluctantly TO the door, Sllidd still pro.
, testing feebly.
"Of course if he's drunk" said Kay,
: ton. after they had gone. 'he probably
1 made a mistake in the room. I'm sorry
e II we disturbed you"
. Not at ALL" returned the woman
politely. Il didn't know you had called
Doctor. will you see if Mr.. Skidd Is al
! rightT"
Certainly" said Kreisler, and fol
= lowed the others down stairs.
Mrs. Martin, can't you arrange Il
: give her 4 room near your ownf' asked
: Kayton quickly when they were alone
Mrs. Martin nervously moistened hel
! hps and spoke with n visible effort
"Alr Kayton. think IL would b,
better if-much better-if you woulj
take Miss Mazuret away. You see TO
, yourself that can't protect her in /;
: house Of this sort. can't have th'
responsibility"
Kayton drew nearer and lowered hi
voice.
81 can't get her away" he said
. This house is being watched"
Unknown 10 herself Mrs. Martin
hand few to the collar Of her dress.
what do you mean;" she asked fal