The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-12-01

One n0Q neaT0 the nall door open ana
close and had taken 1t for granted
that Jones had returned.
There was tableau Of short dura-
| Don't you know me?" asked the
stranger in a singularly pleasant
voice.
i Florence had been imposed upon too
many times She shook her head de-
family, though her knees shook 30
that she was certain that the least
touch would send her over.
j II am your father, child"
Florence slipped unsteadily behind
the desk and seized the revolver which
lay In the drawer. The man by the
curtains smiled sadly. 1t was smile
that caused Florence to waver bit.
Still she extended her arm.
You do not believe me?" asked the
man advancing slowly.
mo. have been deceived too many
times, sir. Stay where you are. You
will wait here till my butler returns.
0, if | were only surei" she burst out
/ proof have you that you are what you
say?"
He came toward her, holding out
his hands. This, that you cannot
shoot me. All, the damnable wretches!
What have they done to you, my child,
to make you suspicious of everyone?
| will tell you what only Jones and
the reporter know, that the aviator
died, that l alone was rescued, that
| gave Norton the five thousand, that
| watched the windows of the Russian
countess, and overheard nearly every
plot that was Matched In the council
| chambers of the Black Hundred; that
| was shot in the arm while crossing
the lawn one night. And now we have
the scoundrels just where we want
them. They will be in this house for
me in just half an hour, and not one
/ of them will leave it in freedom. !
am your father Florence; ! am the
j lonely father who has spent the best
years of his life away from you In
order to secure your safety. Can't
you feel the truth of all this :"
/ mo, no! Please do not approach
any nearer; stay where you are!'
At that moment the telephone rang.
! With the revolver still leveled she
picked up the receiver.
Hello, hello Who is it? y 0, Jim,
! Jim, come at once! l am holding a
man at bay who says he is my father.
Hold him where he is, you say? All
right, / will. Come quick!"
"Jim!" murmured the man, still ad-
vancing. He must have that revolver.
The poor child might spoil the whole
affair. $50 what Jones tells me is
true: that you are going to marry this
| reporter chap"
She did not answer.
! With or without my CONSENT"
! If he only would drop that fearless
| smile, she thought with or with
out anybody's consent she said.
What in the world can l say to you
| to convince your" he cried. 1.-THE
| trap is set; but If Braine and his men
come and find us like this, good hea-
ven, child, we are both lost! Come,
come"
stay where you are!"
At that moment she heard sound at
the door. Her gaze roved; and 1t was
enough for the man. He reached out
| and caught her arm. She tried to tear
herself loose.
MY child, in Gods name, listen to
reason! They are entering the hall
and they will have us both"
Suddenly Florence knew. She could
not have told you why; but there was
an appeal in the mans voice that went
to her heart
you are my father!"
Yes, yes! But you have found
| out just a trifle too late, my dear.
Quick; this side of the desk"
Braine and his men dashed into the
library. Olga entered leisurely.
Both of them!" yelled Braine exult-
antly. Both of them together; what
luck!"
There was sharp, fierce struggle;
and when it came to an end Hargreave
was trussed to a chair.
''Ah, SO we meet again, Hargreave!
said Braine
Hargreave shrugged. What he want
ed was time
"A million We have you. Where
is it, or I'll twist your heart out be-
fore your eyes"
Father, forgive mel
II understand, my child"
i Where is it?". Braine seized Flor
1 ence by the wrist and swung her to-
ward him.
Don't tell him father; don't mind
me-" said the girl bravely.
Braine, smiling his old evil smile,
drew the girl close. 1t was the last
time he ever touched her..
/ Look" screamed Olga.
Everyone turned, to see Jones' fance
peering between the curtains. There
was an ironic smile on the buffers
lips. The face vanished.
/ After him!" cried Braine, releasing
Florence.
After him. mimicked voice from
the hall
/ The curtains were thrown back sud-
denly. Jones appeared, and Jim and
the Russian agent and dozen police
men. Tableau!
| Braine was the only man who kept
his head. He floored Norton, smash
ed a window, and leaped out. The
| blow dazed Norton, but he was on his
feet almost Instantly and followed
Braine through the window. Across
the lawn the two sped, with an ex-
change of shots which emptied both
automatics but did no damage. Braine