Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-04-24

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for the Atlas Building now"
What's doing?" asked Jack, as they
boarded surface car.
| Absolutely nothing-for some time
perhaps. But we must be ready. And
the waiting will be amusing. promise
you that"
When they arrived at the Atlas
Building Darrow was surprised to find
Simmons already in charge of the
ofice
Thought you were on night duty?"
said he
| II am" replied Simmons curtly.
But judging by what you said this
morning. considered I'd better be on
the job myself"
Good boy" approved Darrow. Il
see I've made no mistake in you.
Just stick 1t out twelve hours more.
and well have 1t settled. Anything
more?"
Simmons thrust a message across
the table.
Darrow took 1t quite calmly. At
this moment Hallowell entered.
| What time did this Gomez" asked
Darrow, nodding to the reporter.
"At twelve thirty"
Darrow nodded twice with great sat
isfaction.
| Then quite deliberately he unfolded
the paper and perused its contents.
Without change of expression he
handed 1t to Hallowell. The latter
read aloud:
ITO the People: a traitor is among
you.one who has betrayed you one and
1 n hI4f w hnr ch fn hos
you ali. have laid my commands upon
| is now in hiding among you. This man
must be produced. / would not willingly
carried out. II he is not found by six to-
| morrow sign will be sent to you that
you may believe; am patient. but 1
| must be obeyed."
mo, what do you think of that!"
cried Hallowell: HE doesn't even
mention the name of his friend to the
dear people who are to hunt him
down! Fine dope!'
Darrow's face expressed a sleepy
satisfaction. He stretched his arms
and yawned.
You might supply the deficiency"
he suggested. Well" he remarked
to Jack. that settles 1t. Everything's
running like a catboat in fair wind.
He's in communication with us; he is
gaining confidence in his inflated
imaginary importance; we are to have
a continuance of his peculiar activi-
ties; and we can put our hands on him
at a moments notice"
| What" shouted Hallowell and Jack
Warford, leaping to their feet.
| Where is he?" demanded the re-
porter.
| How do you know?" cried Jack.
Simmons. his head-piece laid aside,
looked up at him in silent curiosity.
1T is sufficient for now that | do
know" smiled Darrow. las for how l
know. that last wireless proved it to
me-"
All three men Immediately bent over
the message for detailed perusaI.
After a minutes scrutiny. Hallowell
looked up in disappointment.
| Too many for me-" he confessed.
What is there in that?'
But Darrow shook his head
81 play my own game" was all the
explanation he would vouchsafe.
You may as well knock of. old
man." he told Simmons. II don't think
therell be anything more doing to-
| night; and 1t doesn't matter IL there Is.
Tell your other man to jot down any
thing from that sending If any comes.
| Now" he turned to Hallowell. Il want
| to see your managing editor"
The three took the subway to City
| Hall Square. The managing editor
| received Darrow with much favor as
the vehicle of a big scoop brought in
far enough ahead of going to press to
permit of ample time for its develop
ment.
Now, Mr. Curtis" said Darrow to
this man, this is going to be an in
teresting week for you. Here's you
last exclusive dispatch. From tomor-
row morning every paper in town will
naturally get every wireless that
comes in
Him. observed Curtis, reading the
dispatch. What next?"
He'll fulfil his threat. Tomorrow
evening at six o'clock he will stop the
vibrations either of light. of electricity.
or of sound-probably of electricity.
Most likely" Curtis agreed.
Warn the people to keep out of the
subway, and not to get scared. Take
it easy. There's no danger. Explain
why in words of one syllable"
Sure"
Now, this is what I'm here for. Up |
to now these manifestations have been |
harmless in their direct effects. But |
follow the hypothesis to its logical