Putnam patriot., 1914-12-04

cd to have forgotten his supposed klep- tomaniaeal ailment iu the excitement of the last few moments and somewhat reassured by the confession Of Jack Doogan. weat over 10 Madge and put his arm around her protectlngly.
 They all went out. Dr. willoughby closing the door behind them. although he was firmly resolved to get hack and see the rest of the fun so soon as be should have the ladies settled down in the drawing room. where they could not near whatever row there might be in the library
 For about half minute the library was empty The noise of the police men tumblng down the stairs and ram. paging through tbe kitchen regionS had ceased. and there was stiffness like that which often preSedes a fierce out break of the elements iB the country.
 Suddenly Jack Doogan uptoed into the room from the front hallway. His pistol was Still in his hand. and as he glared about him there could be no doubt that he was prepared to shoot hAo way tt hBSA ta thARANu VHtfOSi- tion he might encounter
 He beckoued 10 some one outside as soon as he had assured himself that the room was empty. and Nell came in and stood by his side,
 .All right. Nellr' he whispered hoarse- y. 'I think we've slipped them We were inside the front door before they tlss last l saw of them they were tearing down Seventy street to River side drive"
 ''Yes. that's the way they went. Jack. l saw them too" She giggied half hys- terically. My, how they were run ningi And the wrong way too It was funny, Jack
 ''l only hope they won't be able to stop till they dive into the Hudson river" he responded grimly. "rgke another peep from behind the door. Nell As soon as they are out of sight we'll heat it ourselves"
 And every body is running after them. crying Stop thief
 Straight down the street. while we are comfortably indoors. 1t isn't hard to fool bunch ot cops"
 Jack"
 "Wella"
 Jack she murmured. they're shouting Stop thiefr
 "Of course they are. That's their battlecry You told me that before, although il wasn't necessary. knew"
 ''l know. dear. And the worst of 1t is that they mean us"
 You bet they do Look out there and see if they are gone"
 'In moment. dear. 1 just wanted 10 ask you something"
 Go ahead
 You haven't forgotten that you promised me no one else would have an excuse to cry Stop thief. after us when we have tinished this jobf'
 "Why. haven't 1 told you"-
 "I know: I know, Jack. But 1t has turned out differently from what we expected. You have not made any thing on this trick
 Not a red cent" interjeeted Doc gan respectfully.
 Then l thaught-I feared d-that you might want to try il again. You said you needed st1ke to get married on. and. as we'd missed it this time. didn't know what you might do
 Nell" he said. when told yon this was our last meant every word of it. didn't copper my bet IL was to he the last. win or lose, and that s what il is We'll get out of this, and I'll show you that | ean De as square as any guy thai never put himself in wrong with tbp police. Get thatY'
 She held mp ner fare 10 him. and he kissed her as she nurmured with a happy smile:
 "YeS. | got that. Jack. and | know it's straight
 A man in some sort Of uniform which Jack bnagan thought at first was that uf q pnlireman came in from the front bal ana advanced on him.
 Jack Doogan's automatic revolver was pointed at the newcomers stom- ach in a flash. accompanied by the fierce order:
 stick up yOur hands.
 The man obeyed. with wonderment as well as terror expressed in his white face.
 He's all right. Jack" interrupted Nell hurriedly Hes the chauffeur with my taxi The cab is round che corner"
 Doogan dropped the muzzle of his pistol as he remarked. with warning shake of the head. Its pity you taxi men look so much like cops. That cap of yours fooled me. Now. get that trunk on your hack and drive us to the Grand Central station as quick as the Lord will let you"
 "AlI right. boss" answered the chauf- feur. I'm on"
 (To Be Continued)