The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-01

ITO whom do | owe the pleasure of
this visit inspector?" she remarked
coolly. 1t was noticeable that she
said whom and not what. as If she
understood perfectly that the influence
OF some person brought him.
81 have come to have a few quiet
words with you," the inspector de-
slared Mary disregarded him, and
turned to the other man.
How do you do. Mr. Demarest?"
she said evenly. Its four years since
we met. and they've made you district
attorney since then. Allow me to con-
graduate you"
Demarests keen face took on an ex-
preston Of perplexity.
I'm puzzled" he confessed There
is something familiar. somehow. about
you. and yet
Cant you guess?' Mary questioned,
SEARCH your memory. Mr.. Demarest.'
The face Of the district attorney
Aghtened.
Why he exclaimed. you are-it
can't be-yes-you are the girl. you're
the Mary Turner whom l-oh. l know
you now"
I'm the girl you mean. Mr.. Demar
est. but, for the rest, you don't know
me-not at all.'
Young woman Burke said per
emptorily. the Twentieth Century
limited leaves Grand Central station
at 4 O'Clock. 1t arrives in Chicago at
1855 tomorrow morning." He pulled
massive gold watch from his waist
coat pocket. glanced at it, thrust it
back. and concluded ponderously: "You
will just about have time to catch that
train.''
working for the New York Cen
trail now?" Mary asked blandly.
YOU'D better be packing your
tr-unk." the inspector rumbled.
But why? I'm not going away"
ION the Twentieth Century limited
this afternoon" the inspector declar-
ed in voice Of growing wrath
"Oh, dear. nor
~ say yes!" The answer was a
Berlow. I'm giving you your orders.
Aou will either 90 to Chicago or you'll
g. up the river"
III you can convict me. Pray, no.
tice that little word if"
The district attorney interposed very
suavely:
~ did once, I remember"
1But You can't do it again." Mary
I. s1ooi urftb that
ated the establishment of the police
official
How do you know he can't?' he
Mustered.
i Because if he could he would have
mad me in prison some time ago.
Huh: Burke exclaimed gruffly.
1--WE seen them so up pretty easy
THE poor ones: not those that have
money have money. plenty Of
noney-now.
Money you stole!' the inspector re-
Aurned brutally.
"Oh. dear no." Mary cried with a
ane show Of virtuous indignato
''What about the 100000 you got on
chat partnership swindle? l s'pose you
didn't steal that
X. "Certainly not" was the ready re-
ply. The man advertised for part
ner in a business sure to bring big and
safe returns We formed partner
ship with capital Of 100000 We
paid the money into the bank. and
y then at once drew it out. 1t was
legal for me to draw that money
wasn't it. Mr.. Demarest?"
The district attorney admitted the
ruth Of her contention.
swell, anyhow" Burke shouted,
syou may stay inside the law. but
you've got to get outside the city. On
ahe level. now. do you think you could
aes, away with that young Glider
aedeme' you've been planning?"
what young Glider scheme?"
"Oh, I'm wise-Tm wiser the in
spector cried roughly. THE answer
Il IS. once for all. leave town this after
noon or you'll be in the Tombs in the
morning."
1T can't be done. inspector"
Mary opened a drawer of the desk
ftluf tOOk OuI lile uoCuuleHl ODLdlHeu
I that morning from Harris and held 1t
forth"
ssWhat's this?" Burke stormed. but
& he took the paper.
&5 Demarest looked over the inspector
shoulder, and his eyes grew larger as
Z he read. When he was at an end OF
81 the reading he regarded the passive
woman at the desk with a new respect
! whats this 2" Burke repeated help.