Arizona republican., 1914-09-25

laughed the spy, frank pleasure on his coupten- ance. IS 1t walk you planned-tea-?'
 An invitation to luncheon' she returned and l wonder if it would be too nuch to ask of you to see that they give me good machine for the afternon."
 I'll 'phone,' he responded hardening instant ly at the shadow of displeasure that crossed her face. Evidently she wished to be rid of him. He snllied to think of how close the game was to nelng finished. Somehow he could not get any acute pleasure out of it he looked at this smillng glT! and realized that precious few would De the smiles upon that face after he had finished But. pshaw. Why would his mind persist in think ing of such things He bowed and repea ed the hour of their engagement she trippcd down the hall. then resumed his at the table
 From a drawer there he took a small thin mirror which he slipped swiftly into the flap of ms glove, then placed the glove upon his hand. A grim expression his face as he leaned pack Tn hls chair more his eyes fastened upon the entrance to the bedroom as revealed to him in the mirror even though his back was turned from that entrance.
 Hour dragged upon the heel of hour chased each other out the room though fir lgbtenet of the silent. motioness figure at the table lingo Loubeque took no account of time save to maie the most of 1t when action necessary and to throttle it when delay seemed best suited to his purpose Slowly the grey head of the swayed from side to side. He caught himself abruptly Again his head sank toward his chest this time to remain there. Apparently Loubeque slept as he did everything else, soundy, yet with the least possible amount of effort.
 The portieres swayed more and more heavily Grew the outlines of a human face against the smooth velvet. Through the opening crept a pair of furtive eyes. Slowly, slowly, the face Of Thompson showed. He did not bother to look at the slumberer. Before revealed himself he had made that his old master slept soundly Swift. certain, he moved beyond the curtains The thief who had been selected by the arch-spv to attend to his most important plan made no sound. So soft his footfall it seemed he might have walked across the strings of musical n- strument without sigh ripplng from them.
 Closer, closer, a step at time he advanced The hate had left his eyes, for there was no time for hate when bent on business Almost close enough to reach out and rest hand upon Lou beque's shoulder he was, when he halted, his mouth dropping ludicrously open, his feet ap- parently guInmed to the carpet his fingers twitch- Ing uncertainty, his eyes fastened ill amaze at his own face as it stared back at him from the tiny mirror in the gloyed ha nd of Hugo Loubeque.
 As he recovered, his hand darting swiftly to- ward his pocket, the sinister laughter of his mas ter broke the silence
 Keep the hand in the pocket Thompson. Keep it there or l shall be obliged to shoot and the place"
 The butler-thief's upper lip curled back from his teeth, giving him the expression of an angry mongrel dog. All the servile politeness had dis appeared from his manner and his soul lay bare upon his face-the soul of hvena with the heart of fox
 
 beque murmurcd wonderingl: more to himself than to his captive. The who krows me better than anyone else thought to catch Lou beqUe sleeping. You dared come near me after the second affair"
 Thompson seemed to gain bit of courage from the mans tone. Indeed. underlying the words, was a self reproach query, Dedazzle ment that he knew Hugo Loubeque had rsver felt before. His hand started to creep from tue pocket of his coat but eIni'aic, little gesture of the spys with the tiny a3t"Inatc in his paitn para lyzed those clever fingers.
 No, no, my dear Thompson. Don't think I am getting old. Ii but mad the time 1 should strangle you with these hands. They itch for the feel of your throat once more. Remember the job was not completed properly through fault of my own. l have little favor to ask vou---"
 The thief growled something inarGculate but Loubeque smiled his mockery of all honest mrth once more, taking the delight of a cat in playing with the mouse it has captured and frightened into partial hamilton?
 You must pity since you think have grown feeble and old enough to continue to play such pranks with me- don't you now Thompson ?"
 The mans eyes glittered venomousy as he fastened them upon the toes of his boots, disdan- ing to answer.
 / Certainly you do and that is pleasing to an old man who is breaking. Now, Thompson just step to the telephone and call up the desk down. stairs" He made a significant little gesture with the revolver and the man hurriedly took down the receiver, his face pasty yellow.
 oay there IS 6 hotel sneak thief MT. Loubeques apartment waiting to be arrested. Mir Loubeque has no time to make charges now. but will return shortly meet the procession down. stairs.~
 The receiver dropped clattering from the thief's hand. Loubeque waved the automatic quietly toward it and, the pitifu eyes of his former servant met his own, they read no pity there nothing cold vindictive intent The trembling hand took up the receiver once more and, word by word, transmitted the message as It fell like particles from the as though stung to uncontrollabe rage by the needless cruelty of bis punishment Thompson whirled toward him, words falling from his lips in lot, unquenchable fury.
 Turn me over, will you! Well, listen to what's coming to you when you do it. I know a thing or two"
 You know too much," smiled the spy coolly. That Is exactly the reason am disposing of" waved toward the corridor. "Maybe ! can't tell thing or two about you and her. Whats she doing here-wAat's the reason she got the Empress and stuck to you ever sincs--
 The revolver slapped against the opposite wall as Loubeque hurled 1t at the mans head, following it with his flying body, his frame crash ing the man te the floor, his fingers groping for the vile mouth that spluttered on
 Il amt saying what you and me know I'm saying as what I can tell and what it'll look like. What"
 Loubeqse turned his head suddenly. his ears fairly peaked with the eagerness of his listening The rattle of the elevator outside reached his ears He sprang to his feet, dragging the butler after him.
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