Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-29
By E. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM, IN
THE CURRENT HEARST'S MAGAZINE

which have unfortunately shattered his careeR
His name is Boulder. 1 took him into my con-
hdence I said: You have an opportunity here
of doing a great deed 1t was he who man
aged Therewas one Of the victims OF tns'
shocking railway accident at the end OF tns
street whom no one could identify, whom no
one claimed. In his grave lies my friend
Jules"
THE papers are making a fuss about
his disappearance. notice" Knox remarked
why not? Why not, indeed2" Mr.. Montres-
sor replied From their point Of view-from
every ones point of view-it was most
amazing disappearance. A young man, sober
we'll to do holding a responsible position,
young man whose accounts are IN perfect or
der and whose life hitherto has been regular
passes from the face of the earth. No wonder
great interest Is taken in his disappearance.
Fortunately, though, he had no near relatives
or friends.
"If It isn't asking too much" Knox said
II really should like to know few more par
tlculars about how the whole affair was man
aged"
Mr.. Montressor shook his head. Don't, Mr..
Knox" he begged. 81 must tell you that my
friend DR.. Boulder is exceedingly nervous.
persuaded him to undertake it, but he Knows
that he has done so at the risk of his career.
He stands liable to be arrested for conspiracy.
So, for that matter, do l. Under those circum-
stances, you can very well imagine that the
quieter the affair is kept the better we like it..
Very lucky for Leonard" Knox remarked,
that man with a shrewd brain was about
that night, Mr.. Montressor"
you are right Mr. Montressor confessed,
fright indeed! l fatter myself-Hello, who's
that?"
The outside door was heard to open. mo-
ment later the door of the sittng-room was
pushed back A little man with red cheeks
and watery eyes entered His clothes were of
rusty black he wore a rusty black silk hat
He bowed to Mrs. Montressor, nodded to her
husband, whom his entrance seemed some
what to disturb, and gazed at Knox with an
air of bland interest.
Most particularly engaged for a few min
utes,' Mr.. Montressor declared, moving to.
ward him. you won't mind, my dear fellow,
am sure. So glad to see you little later on"
The newcomer apparently did mind. His
eyes were fixed upon Knox.
One moment" he begged, as Montressor's
hand fell upon his shoulder. Zone moment II
you please. Am l right in supposing that this
gentleman is a friend of Mr.. Spendler's?"
Il am" Knox assented briskly. And you,
am sure, are the doctor who has been so kind
as to help in this unfortunate little matter?
A pleasure, my dear sir-a great pleasure. l
assure you"
The newcomer drew off his worn glove and
shook hands with Knox impressivsly. He ex.
hailed mild odor of spirits, his eyes grew
more watery. He glanced around the room
with an air of mystery.
he said, setting down his silk hat upon the
table, Delighted! 1t will relieve nv mind
very greatly to have little chat about this
matter. No, no, Montressor!" he went on, as
the latter showed signs of interfering you
will forgive my saying that it would be more
satisfactory for me to discuss this matter with
one of Mr. Spendlers intimate friends"
Naturally Knox agreed warmly. Leonard
is one of the best, and can assure you we
all of us feel tremendously indebted 70 you
hot h 70 H. -
here-for what you did. The law sometimes
is hard thing"
"You are right" the doctor declared Dor.
tentously. THE law takes too little account
OF extenuating circumstances. That has al.
ways been my experience. When one corsid.
ers what might have happened to a young
man in your friends position simply through
that act of self-defense, why-why, it gives
one tits!" he broke off
Mr.. Montressor, who had been looking from
one to another impatiently and was evidently
in a state of great irritability interviewed
There is one thing very certain" he said
firmly, land that is the less an affair of this
sort is discussed, the better. Mr.. Knox has
paid me visit for which l am Obliged to
him. Let us drop the matter there Perhaps
you gentlemen will both Join me in a little
drop of the usual, Ell, doctor?"
He opened a cupboard and produced A bot
tie or Whiskey and some glasses. The doctors
eyes followed his movements greedily Mr.
Montressor solemnly poured out three por-
lions of whiskey and held the water jug poised
in his hand
Say when! Good health, Mr.. Knox-good
health, doctor! little farewell drink. Ell?
We mustn't keep Mr.. Knox any longer.
The doctor set down his glass empty.
You will forgive me-" he said but 1 should
like word or twO's conversation with Mr.
Knox in the presence of our friend, Mr. Mon
tressor here"
Quite unnecessary" Mr. Montressor inter
rupted brusquey.
How the Accidental" Detective solved the
conspiracy and rescued his friend is printed
In fun in the current issue of HEARSTs
MAGAZINE.