Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-04-16

thinking only OF the outcome OF tn
bet.
But Van Vechten had not heard. TIL
instant the woman appeared at the to
of the stoop-until then the cab ha
partially concealed her-he startle
Tom into forgetfulness of his disaI
pointment, by bounding from his chail
At the same time he smothered an e,
clamation which. although inarticu
late, was a good deal more indicativ
OF agitation and amazement thai
Toms had been.
What the dickens!" Tom cried.
Van Vechten slowly sank back int,
his seat again.
Il thought-for a moment" b,
muttered vaguely. III | did not posi-
lively know to the contrary. | should
say"
He left it unsaid. however. The cab
turned and departed, and the young
man sat staring in a perplexed way at
the closed door. II was as silent and
illegible as It had been for months,
the windows all as irresponsible. the
sooty facade as sphinxlike.
Tom was still contemplating his
friend in bewilderment.
You didn't by any chance think 1t
Was Miss Carew. did your" he asked.
The other bent a startled look upon
him.
Paige? Heavens, no. Don't be a
blooming idiot. 1t was a young girl.
though. ! couldn't see her face. but
for second l thought she was some
one know-a much older woman"
The words trailed OF.
There followed a moment OF silence.
then he announced with quiet de-
cision:
Tom. / believe my interest is re-
yiving. II you don't mind. my dear
fellow. We shall see whether this is an
occasion calling for an outsiders inter.
ference"
Tom chortled. Enter. a girl and
the bludgeon is to be supplemented by
keen. thin blade"
Just SO. old man." drawled his
friend.
But these two puzzled young men
were not afforded much time to ex.
change views upon the newest develop
nent Without the slightest forewarn-
ING OF the gravity OF what was about
10 happen. Number 1913 gave them
he most startling episode SO far OF
he day
The door had been closed behind the |
zri minute or such matter. when |
; Al 'echten and Phinney saw II
leFked partially open and at once
l@-sec violently shut again. In truth.
-asy both plainly heard the concus-
'-on- Van Vechten rose and pressed
User 10 the window. his gaze intent.
; Upon the door across the way.
~ Jupiter" he exclaimed under
3 breath Tom, there's a scuffie 20.
e o. over there. or I'm an Indianl"
4-o as surnise was promptly AZ.
ind The door flew open with a
IL JAZZ and brawny man could be
81 SHADING upon the threshold. He
= - -zise that he fairly blocked the
way lis back was to the street.
u = Sss plain that he was strug.
---s ~iih somebody beyond.
save for themselves. the room was
o. once more deserted (since the
AsAse OF the luncheon hour and
'eie vas robody else to witness the
'lupt termination OF the affair.
suddenly the man drew back his
81. arm and struck a mighty blow
faisht from the shoulder.
bing." shouted Tom In gleefuI ad.
lration. "Oh, my! Wouldn't hate
get punch like thatl"
whoever did, obviously had no fur.
er stomach for opposing the trucu.
Ut one, for the latter tore loose and
u uo"n the steps. Van Vechten and
iinney recognized him as the man
10 nad arrived at noon-Number
"eiVe' they afterwards called him
sociating him with the hour He was
h'ing and considerably disheyeled
ousn Otherwise he appeared To no
ne the worse for the struggle.
however, there was no miataL,na
10
TACT that he was exceedingI1
'otn. Once on the walk. he turned
SHOOK his clenched fist at the al.
Aay closed portal, with a quiyerine
ing oi the arm that signified a mas.
u seething and surging for adequate
preston. Then he apparently real
- tne utility of upbrading an unr.
s = door, for he swung round
q made OF at rapid pace
quick Toni" Van vechten was nm "
dragging at his friends arm
ipI" e''aAe tnat CT
YIN speed that amazed Tom Van T.
cn'en led the way to the street Tho &c
a was walking rapidly. and as thew .,
: e'sea from the club entrance he r.
? 'ust rounding the corner into Low. =.
ION avenue. The gait OF the nur ~ ~
'rs was almost a run when thew ~
,O .ne same corner. in spite Of h,
'Sn 'ney mad not gained upon their y,
lrry. They saw him disappear east. =.
"a INTO Twenty-third street ~ =,
nes not acquainted with the neigh. =,
nood' Van vechten ventured. =,
- making for the Twentv.tb,rd ~
s ee. L station. Hurry" ;,
~. py the time they turned into 80
enty-third street a good deal bad ~
opened. A small gro, ie