Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-07-23

uttered no word and remained inoif-
ferent to her surroundings.
When he had seen them In the car
Della offered him hand.
81 suppose the launch will come for
us?" she said with q sober little
smile.
III you don't mind. I'll meet you
here-any time you say returned
Tom. 81 want to run down to my
club and look up friend. then Ill
be free"
Della glanced doubtfully at Jessie
Willard. 1--WE might take you az far
as Central park" she proposed.
Thank you'll III not be In the
way"
And the long ride downward was
made in silence. save for an occasional
remark from Della, to which Tom
could find only the most perfunctory
of responses. Jessie WIZARDS secret
distress sat heavily upon them all. AS
eagerly disposed as Tom was to be In
Delia's company. yet 1t was with q
sense OF relief that he separated from
the two girls. after agreeing to rejoin
Thirty minutes later he was at the
Powhatan. learning with incredulous
surprise that Van Vechten had not
been there since last Tuesday. He
promptly called up the Kenmore and
got Barncle ON the wire. His mysti-
| 6cation deepened at the bald informa-
ton that Mr.. Rudolph was out OF the
city
"Out OF the ethyl" Tom bawled into
| the mouthpiece. what the devil do
you mean? Where out OF the cityf"
But Barnicle had hung up.
"Oh, WE'LL" he reflected by and by.
hes learned something about Miss
Carew and is on to see about It, I'll
| just knock around town while. then
| catch Central train and 60 back. It's
perhaps just as well that he don't see
me-"
Then with vivid memory of the de-
lectable burden he had borne the
night before, OF the smile OF the unaf-
fected request that he carry her. OF his
name whispered by her pretty lips
he grinned broadly and happily.
The grin. however, was cut short by
a sudden realization that Mr.. Phineas
Flint was standing OF at little die
lance, scrutinizing him curiously.
Flint advanced to where he was sit
ting in the lounge and helped himself
to an adjacent chair. Tom was not
precisely overjoyed at the encounter.
How do" he said shortly-the
broadcast Interpretation OF the saluta-
ton could not construe 1t as an inquiry
touching upon the state OF Mr.. Flint's
health and happiness
That gentleman did not Immediately
respond. but presently his eyes
wrinkled in a smile.
II have just learned that. Mr.. Ru-
dolph Van vechten is out OF the city"
he quickly remarked.
1t hasn't been more than q minute
since | learned 1t myself" returned
Tom.
Mr.. Flints eyebrows went up. In
deed? Then you haven't been to-
gether?"
Tom shook his head. 81 have found
a position"-he indicated his uniform
y have been pretty busy. took 4
run downtown to look him up"
The detective seemed to be much
interested in Captain Phinnev's mi.
FORM The latter was extremely Ill At
ease, for he dreaded the astute offcer's
powers Of discernment.
Il am rather anxious to find him -
Mr.. Flint ended another pause.
I haven't the least idea WHARF ~
is. said Tom. Learned anything
new?"
The detective produced a small strip
OF paper upon which were a half-doxen
or 30 typewriter lines; this he sat
holding in one hand.
nave just come from Mr.. Theo-
oore Van Vechten." he said with a
whimsical air. He sent for me-"
The dickens he did" Tom az.
pressed his establishment. About your
murder case?-Miss Carew?"
with his customary elaboration. the
other amplified.
Mr.. Theodore Van vechten ,s A..
, man VINO can neither be surprised nor
forced from his reticence. | obeyed
Tue summons rather hopefully. and I
, learned Just what he wanted me to
no more no less. He had the informa.
.ion all ready for me, written upon
this slip of paper
ION contented himself with a erunt
tnat was expressive OF his bewiIder.
ment and curiosity; he did not want to
se' precedent by asking too many
questions. Mr.. Flint went on:
II look him something less than
eay seconds to tell me what he
, w. "n u ana dismiss me-" He seemed
: ~, nave enjoyed the episode. with.
out word OF greeting or pra,.oa ~
SAID: If you want to And No M"
lard" "a~ VIII
, Just that. II you want to find Ma
willard, perhaps this will holm vo,,
} he handed me this bit OF tvnewr,,, Tu.
, ano was shown out of the ONCE
r am now on my way to follow IN tho a.
t formation; but should Iika 70 ~.