The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-03
fhe man whom WalIingford had de scribed immediately nodded energetic

fhe man whom Wa1lingford had de- scribed Immediately nodded energetic ally. He looks worse when he srniles,,, decided Blackie. Rest easy about him though, Jim. I never knew anybody who looked like that sleep too we'll '
 He knows us all right. decided Wallingford with frown. Let's go back to the smoker. I don't feel strong enough to wrestle with anybody who ever invested money with us.'' They found the smoking conpart- ment deserted, and Wal1ingford, light ing strong cigar, resumed his gloomy occupation of looking out the win ] dow.
 T believe this is MT. Wallingford and MT. Daw, piped shriI voice, and Wallingford knew, without turning that the persimmon faced man had followed them. He looked around with his happiest smile.
 .'They tell me look a lot like him, ,, he confessed. ssYou have the advan- tage of me, however
 s1 never met you personaIly,'' 2 ac- know1edged the stranger, .sbut I've seen you often. I'm B. F. Steele 4Sff Cinderburg.''
 Blackfe, looking past the mans back at Walling gford, reached as if for the bell cord, but grihned. 4 man from Ginderburg might or might not be serious menace, but in any event he was discomforting
 ssOh, yes, Cinderburgl'' F observed Wal Hngford, with every indication of pleas ure. Live little city thatss
 Yes. it is,i agreed the man, ssin spite of the jolt you gave it You cer- tainIy did teach them quick lesson in high finance That was the smoothest bit of work ever pulled on in our town.
 His tone and his expression were most admiring; for which reason Wal Ingford disiiled him intensely.
 4sI conducted an entirely legitimate business entefprise. he insisted, with great dignity The Bang sun engine was wonderful idea. and it was not my fault that MT. Bang was unable to perfect his Invention. If he had done his share would have made him millionaire,
 Ed Bangs working in the washing machine factory now at SIS week and trying to pay off his debts. Your company may have been a legitimate one. MT. WaIlingford but everybody in CTnderburg votes the other way You should have seen what the papers said about you after you left They  l the most enjoyable tzaieG now at large They said that fy be robbed by you was pleasure and that to know you was liberal education in burgIarv.s
 The nasty things" objected MT. Daw. Why, MT. Steele. have known MT. Wa1lingford for years, and look at me.,'
 The man did look at him and a little enyiously. s.I wish I'd had your ope portunities,' 7 he stated I've dressed uke our friend Wa1lingford, and I've fried to follow his methods. but seem to have missed number OF the com bination somewhere-2
 Didn't they pinch you for either at l tempt ?'' demanded Blackie.
 They don't pinch sucker" decIar- ed MT. Steele ruefuIIy. T lost money every time I tried to turn a trick Once I got beat up, and twice [ was robbed by strictly legal methods. I started out Of Cinderburg three months ago with $5O,o00. and now have only l $5,0o0 I'm failure even as crook. !,
 T knew you were mistaken in my methods,'' reproved WallingfOrd, s.for l. make it a rule to play so straight that I stay absolutely within the law ?
 The man looked uneonvinced. q wish you'd take my remaining $5,o0o and show me how it's done,'' he sug- gested.
 Biackie took the precaution to saun ter over and block the doorway. Wall ingford looked at his friend with 6 I smile.
 "I'll take the bet" said he calmly "Give me your $5,0oo, and I'll turn a 1 business deal with 1t. and I'll give you an equal share with me in the pro ceeds.,'
 .tDo you mean it?'' inquired Steel, 1 eagerly.
 Give me your $5,ooo." repeated WalHngford, holding out his hand.
 ssWeH, haven't over a couple oi hundred in cash with me- regretted MT. Steele 'sbut I'll give you a checl on the CindeEburg Commercial bank, and he whipped 5ut his check booh in a hurry lest Wallingford might change his mind. Where are we go ing to operate7"
 "In Cinderburg,'' announced Wal Nngfora, with sudden daring in pulse that elicited q delighted glance from BIackie.
 .eCfnderburgi' repeated Stenas in as tonishment .eNhy, you ccaldn't sel $2O gold pieces for 10 cents in thai town. and the first crooked move you't make they'd hang you,
 s'I don't intend to make crooked
 move," declared WaIlingfore. "Cin
 derburg and you have an entirely CT roneous impression of me, and snal l make it a point of honor to reznoV' that impression"
 j. He expanded hss broad chest ant held his head proudly. (To Be Continueo.o