The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-26

AxAo face lighting up. Now, there is no need of our meeting again or being seen together. Neale, hand Craig your copy of articles of administration and of tie will"
 I took these and read them over carefully, yet without fully compre- hending the legal phraseology. They were apparently genuine, and gather ed from them that the facts were ex- actly as stateds Peter B. Nea1e of Birmingham was named one of the at1- ministrators
 "Here is a small packet of letters from Judge Henley to his son." Vail said in a businesslfke way, (which you had better read and so familiarize yourself with local names and condi- tions. I have also drawn up and had typed a brief sketch of young Hen1ey's life, which will aid you in playing the part You will need a new outfit Of clothes, I presume? If you will sign this paper I will hand you liberal advance"
 read it over slowly, but it appeared innocent enough. Of course they would require some guarantee that my work would be performed. Yet cer- tain questions arose to my mind.
 4.As soon as the property is legally in my possession am to deed it over to you7''
 Certainly. I represent the admins trators and the rightful heir.''
 That will involve forgery on my part.,.
 .'Technically, yes. but under legal ad- vice, my dear boy. and agreement of the officials interested in proper settle ment of the estate. There is no dan ger whatever
 I was not assured as to this. and yet the mans easy manner and smooth speech served to ease my conscience
 .tAnd the $1O.OO0?'' asked.
 < A thousand will be handed you to- night The remainder may be retain ed at the final settlement, together with the compensation of the woman. You make your own terms with, her. So you see you cannot lose. Sign here.n
 tI had forgotten the woman. Is she necessary?,' s-ssss.s.
 s1t will be better to have one, as. they know down there young Henley was lately married Any good locker with an easy conscience will do. You could coach her on the train,
 ssBut I don't know young woman in town I admitted soberIy. except my landlady's daughter. and she's the limit
 Vail and Neale both laughed.
 You're slow. Craig the former said good hu1nored1y. Get on your new clothes and look around. There's plenty would jump at the chance .
 That's altogether out of my lfneT I averred- ssId rather go a1one.s'
 ssWell, we'll not war over that. You can leave your wife north if you wish. tell you what you dos Think it over and call me mp by phone about 3 o'clock tomorrow. Here's the number. If you decide on taking a woman along know one who will answer and will have her at the train-';
 T am to leave, then, tomorrow night?''
 Yes. over the Eastern Illinois at s:1o. Sign here.''
 was not hypnotized or un1uly con trolled. My mind seemed clear, but yielded without word and wrote my name at the bottom of the sheet Vail plotted it carefully. folded the paper and placed it in drawer of the table. Then he handed me two bills
 There is $1 .0OO there. Craig, and I will send you typewritten mernoran- da of instructions covering all points in the game. Where can be sure of finding you at 3 o'clock tornorrow P,
 At 4O7 Green street,
 All right: as soon as you read those instructions call me up by phone and let me know what you have done re- garding woman and ask any aues- lions you may desire. That will be all now Neaie. you might show Craig the way outs''S
 He put. out his arm and we shook hands, although he did not arise from the chair. Neale stepped into the hall and followed him. The entry way was in darkness and the man went to the side door without switching on the light.
 By the way, it will be as well for you to go out cautiously and not be seen. we want to play safe, you know" said he.
 The door opened and closed, leaving me outside.