Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-04-05


"A little" Knox replied. Il will play
YOU a game, with pleasure"
The man made room by his side. Knox
lit cigarette and moved up. His COM
panion glanced at him furtively.
Would you care" he suggested, TO
play for shilling?"
"Half-a-crown, if you like" Knox as
sented, but | must tell you | have played
good deal. know the game thoroughly
1--WE play for half -a-crown," the foreigner
agreed with emphasis. IF | lose, what
does it matter? 1t is sport.
1t was obvious, however, that there was
not the slightest chance of his losing He
played with rare skill and won three games
in rapid succession. Knox counted out
three half-crowns, which his neighbor
received with disproportionate satisfaction
"You will take a glass of vermouth with
me?" he. begged.
Knox agreed with pleasure. He had
seemed little ruffled by his losses but soon
recovered his good-humor. Presently he
glanced at his watch and rose.
Play you another game tomorrow, ii
I'm in, he said
The man, with his hand upon the three
half crowns, assented with enthusiasm.
Knox paid his bill and departed Outside
he paused to light cigarette, crossed the
road and stopped a taxicab.
Drive to New Scotland Yard" he said.
Arrived at his destination, Knox pre-
sented letter which he had been carrying
about with him for some time, and was
conducted to an office on the ground floor.
The superintendent there glanced through
the note and shook hands with him.
"What can do for you Mr.. Knox"
he asked 81 am Inspector Hobson."
IL understand" Knox replied, that you
are in charge of the finger print department.
If could have the system explained to me,
| should find it very interesting"
For half-an-hour, Knox was indicted
into the principles of the system which had
become almost a science At the end of
that time he produced a domino from his
waistcoat pocket Gould the finger prints
upon this, for instance" he inquired, be
reproduced"
"Certainly, was the prompt reply. TO
be of any service to u.s. though, it would have
to be photographed and enlarged"
The domino was handled few minutes
ago" Knox continued, "by a man whom
was told was famous anarchist. will
tell you, if you like his name-Stephen
Nidisky."
1--WE have his finger prints, the In
spectOr asserted quickly, "but we have no
information of his being in London, that
know Of"
"If those are Nidisky's fnger-marks, y
Knox said, 81 will tell you where to find
him. When shall call?"
Tomorrow Inspector Hobson begged
him.
A little later than on the previous day.
Knox entered the Cafe Monico The man
for whom he looked was in his usual place.
and his smile of welcome as Knox arrived
was, without doubt, genuine. They eX-
changed civilities played three games of
dominoes, two of which Knox lost, and
parted. This time they left the Cafe at
the same moment.
Going my way?" Knox asked. |
am off by the underground"
The man hesitated. He glanced once
more at his companion. Then he smiled
slightly. Could any one be more harmless!
II am going there myself, he agreed.
They walked along Coventry Street to-
gcther, presenting rather a queer contrast
to any one who might have CHANGED to
notice them. knoX's companion talked to
him in very correct English, with a slight
foreign accent Arrived at the ticket Office
he hesitated for moment. Then, with
a little shrug of the shoulders, he bought his
ticket to Aldgatc. Knox bought to Covent
Garden.
"You could walk it in the time his
companion remarked, as they went down in
the elevator.
Il do not like to walk" Knox yawned.
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