Arizona republican., 1914-09-25

as she muttered and over again he- Prnci- pal worry forgetful of the horrible mess sEc had gotten herself in:
 Five thirty this afternoon-Ensign Howell calls for the papers, Five thirty-f'e thirty-I must be there-must be-must- must
 And the station house clock gTinnea wide derision at her. it's hands pointing ironically TO- ward the hour of four.
 CHAPTER XXXXXI.
 An Ensign Feels Hts Dignity OGeadca. IT lacked but fifteen minutes to five before she found herself upon the street with the Jcweler who had rushed 10 her assistance and. after short conference with the officers and detectives had arranged her release, personally agreeia9 to produce her when desired. On the sidewalk he told her that only his knowledge of her iare n:- age her possession of the necklace and aer speaking ;c hjm before of the stolen papers en- abed him to believe her story
 If you know Loubeque has the papers, he demanded triumphant ciincker 10 his eE- ordium, 'why don't you call on policeman 10 protect you ana to rescue them
 Lucille smiled faintly at his commonplace advice realizing the absolute impossi5ilitT of inn pressing anyone with the power of her enemy And she must hurry 10 the mysterious house where Ensign Howell to call at five thirty Even as ste thanked her friend, bidding him goodbye at the door of the motor car, coGgllins impatientiy for the passenger who had sum moned ii, she noticed a policeman importantly swinging his club, sole symbol of authority. and though; of The slim chance he would have against a spy who might swing rulers 10 work out his ends. No the lit:e jeweler could never be made to understand
 Hurriedlv she searched the streets for the mysterious residence of Hugo Loubeque. Moth ing mattered to her now. She did not care what happened to her. She a cat-u tiger cat savage than any she had encountered in the jungle, for they had failed and she would not fail in this, her last attempt against the h. ternationai spy.
 She had ten minutes eeway before the En- sign was due to call, ample opportunity if sue had net forgotten any details of the message The house vacant. just she had thought it would be. for Loubeque would never trust him self for loEg time the place that had oGce been raided. It would suffice for this short bit of busness-that all.
 She let herself easily by the door. the smashed lock ot the radirg party never having been replaced. Swiftly she rushed throrgh the familiar rooms. the sliding rooms that held so Iranv horrible menacing thoughts for her. Nith lightning fingers she exarlined sliding panels, moving picture frames. Tn the desk drawer of the spy she found a medium sized automatic, the silencer stiff fastened it. She shed tear. as she moved to the basement, for the gallant cap tain of the liner who had lost his life through one of these weapons while eIidearCring to assist her
 Tn the basement as she expected, she came uron the system of levers that controlled the intricate machinery of the household. Plainly marked they all were. also the speed and velocity with which the work might be done was ind cated by q simple system of buttons. Lucille tested several, finding they answered readily to her touch. when she was interrupted by the changing of the bell.
 The last act in the play was about to be be- gun Ensign Howell at the door, unless the spy had detected her trick in tampering with the message of the carrier pigeon. All the weeks, the months of peril snd prVation were things for gotten things that hccAnle nothing against the work before her Steadily she ascended the stairs
 Her right hand w::c; had been clasped the revolver concealed heaeat'' her coat unclasp.4., and a sign of obeiods rri;tf from her lips she opened the doc" to greet young Ensign in uniform. She did noa quite know what she would have done had it naen Ioubeque.
 Ensign Howell?" she murmured flushing prettiy at the admiration and astonislaceI.t ca the officers face at being greeted by suc!' wis ion "I am very sorry." she Innrmured hurriediy, as he started enter, but Mir. Loubeque was obliged to leare hurriedly. He left word that he would surely be at any place convenient after eight forty-fve."
 Any piece convenient" The officers tones more of surprise than veXation
 ..TDat is." she hesiiated, where it would be convenient for G cutter or boat of some sort to take bim to the Terror. That matter is Of srch importance he ioes not care--that is"
 The yoans man strengthened himself his face wearing an expression of wounded dignity. Lucille heaved sigh Of relief.
 That ia quite Mir Loubeques privilege" he snnpe1 T shall write the address a card where the cutter will lie there be no further Jri't8ke'
 Lucille accepted the card negligently, hold ing her eyes averted that he might not read the ecstacy that fairly flooded them She watched hi, ruler-straight pack as il disappeared down the street then clasped the card feTerishly to her breast The first move had been made and she had 1aora thar !aKen the honors. High hope beat ia aer heart because of the little victory She sna,,ysG h"r teeth tightly shut. Yes, the napcrs yTo.:d :,e taken aboard the Terror but not hr Hugo Ioubeque. Neither would there be ary aHaayi. with them from the arch spy. She