Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1914-01-22
WITHIN THE LAW---Continu /.

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simp"
Carson. learning from the maid that
Dick Glider had left, returned lust as
Mary was glancing over the release
with which General Hastings was to
be compensated. along with the return
of his letters for his payment of $40.
600 to Miss Agnes Lynch.
Mary spoke crisply to Agnes. And
now you must get ready You are to
be at Harris Office with this document
at o'clock. and remember that you
are to let the lawyer manage every
thing
II don't see the use of all this mon
key business" she protested ..All 1
want IL the coin"
Listen. Agnes. The last time you
tried to make man give up part Of
his money it resulted in your going to
prison for two years
"But that was SO exciting"
And this way is so safe" Mary re-
Joined sharply Besides. nv dear.
you would not get the money. My
way will Your way was blackmail.
Mine ia not. Understands"
"Oh. sure Aggie replied grimly. on
her way to the door
Mr Griggs.' Fannie announced.
There was smile on the face of the
maid. which was explained minute
later. when the visitor was shown into
the drawing room. for his presence
was of an elegance so extraordinary
as to attract attention anywhere-and
mirth as well from ribald observers.
Meantime Carson had explained to
Mary.
Its English Eddie. You met him
once. wonder what be wants. Prob.
ably got trick for me- We often
used to work together"
Nothing without my consent" Mary
warned.
"Oh. no. no. sure not" Carson
agreed.
Further discussion was cut short by
the appearance Of English Eddie him
self, a tall handsome man in the early
thirties, who paused just within the
doorway and delivered to Mary a bow
Mary made no effort to restrain the
smile cause by the costume of Mr..
Griggs. Yet there was no violation
of the canons of good taste. except
in the aggregate. From spats to hat
from walking coat to gloves. every
thing was perfect of it's kind. Only
there was an overelaboration. so that
the ensemble was flamboyant. And
the mans manners precisely harmonic
ed with his clothes. whereby the whole
effect was emphasized and rendered
bizarre. Carson took one amazed look
and then rocked with laughter
Griggs regarded his former associa tie
reproachfully for moment and then
grinned in frank sympathy.
From your costume" Mary sug-
gested. "one might judge that this is
purely social call. Is it?'
Well. not exactly" Grigss answered
with smile.
$50 l fancied," his hostess replied.
so. sit down, please. and tell us all
about it,
English Eddie wasted no time
Now. look here" he said rapidly,
I've got the greatest game in the
world. Two years ago set of Gothic
Fragonard panels worth nearly as
much more were plucked from a cha
teau in France and struggled into this
country"
Are them things really worth that
much:" Carson exclaimed
Sometimes more" Mary answered.
Morgan has a set of Gothic tapestries
worth half million dollars"
Griggs went on with his account
About month ago the things was
telling you Of We're hung in the lib
rary of millionaire in this city" He
hitched his chair little closer to the
desk and leaned forward. lowering his
voice almost to a whisper as he stated
his plan.
Lets go after them They were
smuggled. mind You. and no matter
what happens he can't squeul What
do yoti say"
Carson shot a piercing glance ut
Mary
ITS up to her." he said Griggs re-
garded Mary eagerly as she sat with
eyes downcast
Mary shook her head de.isively
Its out Of our ine." she declared.
II don't see any easier way to get
half n million" Griggs said aggressive
ly.
''if it We're fifty millions it would
make no difference. It's against the
law"
"Oh. know all that. OF course"
Grigss returned impatientiy. But ii
you can
My friends and never do anything
that's illegal. Thank you for coming
to us. Mr.. Grigss. but we can't go in.
and there's an end of the natter
But wait minute" English Eddie
expostulated. You see. this chap Gil
der is
Glider" Mary exclaimed question