Putnam patriot., 1914-11-13
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away. JamiSon." said Mir. Carr as he dropped on one knee in front of the safe and began to work the combina- ton
 Hes after the steel stock certifi. cates. mumbled Cluney to Doogan 'I haven't got them
 You haven't? Why. what did you do with tbem?" was Doegan's reproach. fu question
 "Dr. Willoughby has them in his pocket"
 William Carr opened the safe. and after a loud shriek of dismay. stared stupidly into it's empty interior, as he feeby muttered:
 Gone. They're all gonei'
 Here. this is all rubbish" bawled Jamison. ''l want those stocks, and want them now. must have them"
 \ piercing scream from Mrs. Carr, who was poking about in the safe made everybody jump
 "TEe sunburst The diamond sun burst, It is gone tooi'
 And the bonds-the International Steel bonds They're gone, Every things goner' walled Mr. Carr. "The safe has been robbed"
 By heavens. Carr, I'll make you stand my losses. will. sir. if 1 have to sell you out of house and home. The law will force you to protect me Why don't you call in the police? Is it."
 Wait moment. Mir. Jamison." begged Cluney. going up to him and laying hand on his arm. We don't want to call in the police because-be- cause-it isn't necessary. l know ex actly where these stocks are"
 Where are they. then?" vociferated Jamison. "Where"- Hush. hush. don't know where they are now. But if you'll wait ten minutes"- Ten minutes? Oh. see. What is this-a brace game? You're trying to hold me here until the market Is closed. believe you're all in pool You're holding out my stocks to affect the market But we shall see We shall seer
 
 What are you going to doY' shout ed Cluney.
 Have you all arrested!" Iamison howled back. You're all criminally liable"
 Wait. Jamison: wait" called out Mir Carr. Don't be nasty. If I'm responsible my property will protect you.''
 Jamison stopped. and a cruelty hard smile spread over his face.
 Very we'll" he said Well see Make out an accurate list of every thing you own. and when l return I'll look it over and sec if it's enough to insure my profits on this stock deal" And again he made for the door
 He had brought out his wallet while stsaking. found that 1t was empty and uow was hastily feeling in all bis oth- ar pockets for the package of bank notes, while his eyes widened and his big face turned a yellowish white.
 Great Seottr' he shrieked.. 'I've lost my money. My moneys gone" All was excitement.
 "Strange"' commented MT. Carr.
 Very stranger assented Jack Doc gan. shaking his head gravely.
 Some one has stolen my money! yelled Jamison.
 He shook his fist at everybody in turn as he shouted:
 I've been robbed This is a trick. But mark you-all of you. By all that's holy I'll be reyenged. I'll move heaven and earth to recover this mon ey and find that stock. Do you know what am going to do?'
 He was at the door again and held if half open as he asked this question with a snarl that showed all his teeth. while his eyes rolled in savage frenzy.
 "No. What are you going to doF inquired Jack DOogan. who was the only self possessed parsonage in the room.
 I'm going to put you all in jail!" screamed JamisOn as he stormed out of the hous~
 No one spoke He had effectualiy terrorized everybody except Jack Doc gan. and even that redoubtabe sol dier of fortune looked perplexed- It was he who at last remarked: Hes a crazy mutt, isn't be But whit are we going to doT cried his wife piteously. Hes dan gerous! Put us all in jail. Think of itT'
 ..Wait. listenr' said Cluney. "Mr. Doogans from headquarters He can get rid of the police all right Cant you. DooganE
 Now. listen to me. said Doogah imnressively You know am not an ordinary detective. No. I'm one or inc chiefs private men Now, if the nolice should get here before l leave don't tell them I'm a detective. what ever you do"
 ..Why nofg" asked Carr. -Whv not?'' repeated Doogan. why. don't you see? They'd wonder why was here. They'd know then that the house had been robbed. They send the report 10 headquarters fhe newspapers would get the story and disgrace the family Don't you seef
 ~That's a good idea indorsed Gu ney.
 A great idear' added Carr.