Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-10-17

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There was left for Jones nothing else but
to return home or follow Gregg when he
came out. ~ thi> night he knew Florence
to be exceptionally well guarded. both
within and without. the house, he decided
10 wait and follow the spy.
When Braine received the message h.
was pleased. Norton assignment fitted
hi purpose like a glove. Before midnight
he would have Mr.. Mcddliag Reporter
where he would bother ne one Tor some
.timc-if he proved irariahlc. III not. he
would never bother any one again. Brainc
gave hi order tcr-cly. Unless Norton
met with Unforeseen delay. nothing could
prevent his capture.
When Norton arrived at the Henderson
place. n iootman informed HIM from the
vcrandn that General Henderson was nj 10
Elm street for the evening. and IT would be-
wise to call there. Jim nodded his thanks
and set off IN haste for ~ Elm street. The
fooiman did not enter the house. but hnr-
ried down the steps and Junk off among
the adjacent >hrubbery. lli> mission was
over with.
The house in Elm street was Braine's
suburban establishment. lie went there
occasionally to hibernate. a. II were. to
grow a new skin when close pressed. The
carctakcr was a man rightly called Sam
son. lie was u brui>er of the bouncer
TYPE.
Ii was fast work for Braine To get out
there. II the man disguised a a footman
played hi cards badly, Braine would have
all his trouble for nothing. lie disguised
himself with that Internal cleverness which
had long since made him "A terror To the
police. who were looking for ten different
men instead of one. lie knew that Norton
would understand instantly that he was
not the general; but on the other hand. he
would not know that he was addressing
Braine.
So the arch conspirator waited and 80
Norton arrived and was ushered into the
room. A single glance was enough To sat
iSfy the reporter, always keen eyed and
ob>ervant.
Il wish to zee General Henderson, he
said politely.
General Henderson j. doubtless at his
own house"
"Ahr'
"Don't be alarmed-yet,' said Braine
smoothly.
Il am not alarmed" replied Norton. II
am only chagrined. Since General Hen
der~on j. not Ia be found here, | must be-
excused"
Il will excuse YOU. presently"
"Ah! | begin to see"
"lndeedr' Knocked Braine.
Il have utmblcd or walked into a trap"
"a keen mind like yours must have rec
ognIzed that fact the moment YOU di,cov-
cred | was not the general
IL am indebted To the Black Hundred!"
cody.
Precisely. We do not wish you i'll, Mr..
Norton"
ITO BE- sure. nor ironically. '.what
with falling safes, poisoned cigarettes, and
20 forth. ! can readily see that YOU have
my welfare al heart. What puzzled me
was the suddenness with which these af-
fectlonate signs ceased"
You're "A man of heart said Braine
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%tionate signs. a. YOU call them. ceased be-
cause for the time being YOU ceased 10 be
a menace. You have become that once
more. and here YOU arcr'
And what are you going To do with me
now that YOU have got me-"
"There will be- two courses" Braine
reached INTO a drawer and drew out a
thick roll Of bills. There are here some
thing like S5000.'
Quite a tidy sum; enough Tor a char
To get married on"
The two men eyed each other steadily.
And In his heart Braine sighed. For he
saw m TIN, young man, eye- incorrupti-
bility.
1T i yours on one condition." said
Braine, reaching out hi foot steaIthily to-
ward the button which would summon
Samson.
And that l." interpolated Norton. that
] join the black Hundred"
"or the great beyond. my lad took ND
Braine. IN voice crisp and cold.
Norton could not rcpre>s \ ~hiver.
Where had he heard thi, voice before -.
Braine, lie stiffened.
Murder m cold blood :" hc managed to
>ay.
Indefinite Imprisonment. Choose"
Il have chosen"
HIM Braine rose and went over 10
the >Ideboard for the brandy. I'm going
to offer YOU a drink "a ~how you that per
sonally there are no hard feelings. You
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