The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-11-14

the eyes OF lynx. suddenly OBJ
served the curtain stirring. A hand
was thrust through In that hand
was packet OF papers. With seem
Ing Indifference Servan reached
back and took the papers, slowing
them away in a pocket.
Braine rose at the beginning OF
the second act.
Where are you going?" asked
Olga nervously.
To see Otto"
A bold attempt was made 10 rob
Servan while In the box. but the
timely arrival OF Jim frustrated this
plan. So Braine was forced TO rely
on the chauffeur OF the limousine.
As Farrar's last thrilling noto
died away Braine and Olga rose.
BE careful. And come TO the
apartments Just as soon as you
can"
IN be careful" Braine declared
easily. You can watch the play
II you wish"
When Servan entered the limous-
Inc he was quietly but forcibly
seized by two men who had been
lying In wait for him. due to the
apparent treachery OF the chauffeur.
Servan fought valiantly. for all that
he knew what the end OF this ex-
plot was going to be. One OF the
men succeeded In getting the docu-
ments from Servants pocket.
Done. my boy." cried the victor.
Give him crack on the coco and
well beat H."
Just a minute. gentlemen" said
voice from the seat at the side
OF the chauffeur. "Tll take those
papers," And the owner OF thes
voice. backed by a cold. sinister
looking automatic. reached in and
confiscated the spells of war. And
! shouldn't make any attempt to
slip out by the side door,
Thanks. my friend" said Ser
van. shaking himself free from his
captors.
Don't mention IT," said Norton
amiably. I'VE thought something
like this would happen. Keep per.
fectly quiet. you chaps. Drive on.
chauffeur: drive on"
Yes. my lord, To what particu-
lar police station shall | head this
omnibus?''
"The nearest. Jones: the very
when I'm rich. I'll hire you for my
chauffeur. But for the present !
shall expect at least a box of Par.
tegas out of that hundred
Jones chuckled. "I'll buy you
box out of my own pocket. That
hundred goes to charity"
Here we are Out with you"
said Jim to HIS prisoners. He shout
dered them into the police station.
to the captains desk.
What's thisg" demanded the
captain.
"Holdup men," said Jim. En-
tered this mans car and tried to
rob him"
"Uh.huh. And who're your"
Jim showed his badge and card.
"Oho. Hey, there: | mean YOU"
said the captain, leveling a finger
ut Otto. Lift up that hat; lift II
up. Sure, it's Fountain Pen Otto'
Well, well. an we've been lookin
for you for ten months on the last
forgery case. MIR. Norton, my
thanks. Take 'em below. sergeant
You'll be here TO make the COM
plant in tn morning, sir he
added to Servan.
IF II Is necessary"
1T may be against Otto's pal.
don't know him
Very Well
And Jones and Norton and Ser
van trooped out of the station.
At last Jones and the reporter
entered a cheap lunchroom and or
dered coffee and toast.
You're a wonderful man. Jones.
even IL you are an Englishman.
said Jim as he called for the check.
English? What makes YOU think
I am English" asked Jones with
curious glitter in his eyes.
"l'n tell you the night we put the
rollers under Braine and company,
Jones stared long and intently Mt
his young partner. What did he
really know?
Ito Be continued)