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

Olga shrugged She was some.
thing OF a fataliEt. This man OF
hers had suddenly gone mad: and
one did not reason with mad PEG.
pie
What shall wear7" she asked
calmly.
"Emeralds: they're your good
luck stones. You will go TO the box
before do. I've got to spend some
time at the curb 10 be sure that this
Servan chap arrives. And IL is
quite possible that our friend Jones
will come later. II not Jones. then
Norton. was a fool not 10 shoot
him when ! had the chance. We
could have covered IL up without
the least difficulty. But needed
the Information about that paper
With Norton going 10 Washington
and Jones comforting with this Ser.
van. I've got 10 strike quick. II
concerns us. that I'm certain. Pers
up. we've lots OF cards in our
sleeves yet. BE at the opera at
$50. Pay no attention to any one:
walt for me. Remember. | shan't
write notes or send any phone mes.
sages. BE wary OF any trap like
that TO ge, you. outside. Now. I'm
off"
Jones approached Florence imme-
diateIy after dinner
Il have important business in the
city tonight Under no circum.
stances leave this house. shall
probably be followed And our en-.
emies will have need OF you far
more tonight than at any previous
time. ] shall not send you phone
or written message. You have your
revolver. Shoot any strange man
who enters. Wen make inquiries
after"
we are near the end?" whispered
Florence.
Very near the end"
And | shall see my father7"
Jones bent his head. III we sue.
coed"
There Is DANGER" thinking o,
her lover.
There is always danger when
leave this house. SO be good" the
butler added with smile.
And JIM"
He has proved that he can take
care OF himself"
Tell him 10 be very careful"
"f'll do so. but II will not be nee.
essary." and with this Jones set
forth upon what he considered the
eliminating adventure.
The usual brilliant crowd began
10 pour into the opera. Bralne took
his stand by the entrance. He
waited long time. but his patience
was rewarded. A limousine drove
up and out OF the door came his
man. who looked about with casual
interest He dismissed the limous.
Inc. which wheeled slowly round
the corner where 1t could be con
veniently parked Then Servan
entered the opera.
Braine hurried round to the linn.
CUISINE. The lights. save those de.
manded by traffic regulations. were
out. The chauffeur was huddled In
his seat.
MY man." said Braine. would
you like to make some money!"
How much?" listlessly. The
voice was muffled.
Twenty"
Good night, SIR"
Fifty"
Good night and good morning."
"A hundred"
Now you've got me interested.
What kind of Joy ride do you
want?"
mo Joy ride. Listen"
Briefly the conspirator outlined
his needs, and finally the chauffeur
nodded. Five twenties were pressed
into his hand and he curled up in
his seat again.
Servan entered his box. In the
box next to his sat handsomely
gowned young woman. lie threw
her an idle glance, which was re-
paid In kind Later. Braine came In
and sat down beside Olga.
Everything looks like plain sail.
ing" he whispered
Olga shrugged slightly.
During the intermission between
the first and second acts, Servan
took the rear chair of his box. near
the curtains. Braine watchinp with