New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-26
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again. they heard the loud tones OF the
Mayors booming voice, and the softer tones
Of BANDS.
How about this," beloved the Mayor
"Havdcn's sducalcd. Phones to Bland:
no, to mel Whncs about the courts-l
don't know what rot. He's squealed. He
didn't phone the combination.'
The rat" screamed Max.
BY the Lord Harry said the Mayor,
I'll have it open anyhow! I've earned
whats in there, fair, and-lvc earned It,
I'm going to have it, Maxi
"Scc here, Cargan-' put in Bland.
keep out Of the way, youl' cried Cargan.
And put away that popgun before YOU get
hurt I'm going to have what's mine by
Justice That safe comes open tonight.
Max. get your Satchel.'
AIagcc and the professor turned and
assembled to the second floor. In front OF
number seven they paused and looked into
each others eyes. Professor Bolton shrugged
his shoulders.
I'm going to bed" he said "and advise
YOU TO do the same.
"Yes," replied Magee; but he had no
idea what he had said. AS for the old man S
advice, he had no intention of taking 1t.
Nclodrama, the thing he had come to Bald
pate Inn TO forget forever, ragged through
that home Of solitude. Men spoke OF guns,
and Sworc, and threatened. What was it all
about? And what part could he play in it
all?
LIE entered number seven, and paused IN
IL amazement. Outside one of his windows
Miss Norton stood, rapping on the glass for
him to open. When he stood facing her at
last, the window no longer between, he saw
that her face was very pale and that her chin
trcmblcd rs it had in the station.
what is it," cried Magee.
Il mustn't come in,' she answered.
listen You said YOU wanted TO help me.
You can do so now. III explain everything
latcr-thiS is all need tell you just at pres
cnt. Downstairs in the safe there's pack
age containing two hundred thousand dol
lars. DO YOU hear? Two hundred thou
sand. | must have that package. Don't
ask me why. came here TO get it must
have it. The combination was 10 have been
'phoncd to Cargan at eight o'clock. | was
hiding outside the window Something
went wrong-they didn't phone it. He's
going to open the safe by force. heard him
say so. couldn't wait to hear more-I saw
him.
"Who?" asked Magce.
Il don't know,-a tall, black figure. hiding
outside a window like myself the man
with one of the other keys, | suppose, the
man Mr. Bland heard walking about to-
night. saw him, and was terribly fright
cned It's al right when YOU know who the
other fellow is; but when-it's all so creepy
i was afraid. So | ran-hcre.'
"The thing to do approved Magee
"Don't worry. I'll get the money for you
I'll get it if have to STAY the city admins
tration of Reuton in its tracks
you trust me?' asked the girl, with
little catch in her voice. The snow lay white
on her hair; even in the shadows her eyes
suggested June skies. without knowing
who | am, or why must have this money,
you'll get it for me''
Some people" said Magee, meet all
their lives long at pink little teas, and never
know one another; while Others Just smile
at each other across a station waiting room
that's enough"
I'm so glad!' whispered the girl. q
never dreamed I'd meet anyone like YOU
up here. Please, oh please, be very CAREFUL
Neither Cargan nor Max is armed. Bland
is. | should never forgive myself if YOU
were hurt But you won't be-wil vou?"
Il may catch cold" laughed NIagee:
otherwise I'll be perfectly safe" He went
into the room and put on a gay plaid cap.
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