Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-10-31

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cOvery of the box from the sea by
sailor and of its subsequent return to
the bottom of the sea, and he quickly
communicates the fact to Jones. du-
plicate box is planted and later secured
by the band, but before its contents are
examined the box mysterIousIy disap-
pears.
Finding himself checkmated Mt every
turn, Braine endeavors to enmesh the
Hargreave household in the law I'm
order to gain free access to the house.
The timely discovery of the pfo, NV
Norton sets the police at the heels of
the pack and results in "a raid on the
gangs rendezvous, which, however
proves 70 be barren of results
The Black Hundred begin to fear Nor
ton and plan to dispose of him. Again
the unnoticed butler shows his hand by
rescuing Norton and defeating Braine.
Braine and Countess Olga plan n dar-
Ing attempt to capture Florence and
Norton at masked ball given by PrIn-
c~ss Parlova. They defeat their own
plan By OveZanxiety.
And still the golden tinted bank notes
rePOse TRANQUILITY in their hiding pIacet
Do you know where I can find her?"
The maid eyed him with covert keenpess:
then, remembering tnat the reporter was with
Florence, said: Il believe she is at the
Rose Garden this afternoon
THAT is In town."
Eyes"
Thanks" The man turned abruptly and
ran down the steps.
The maid ran back to Jones.
why didn't you call me ," he demanded
impatiently
There wasn't time"
"Did you tell MIN where she WASP"
Yes. But l shouldn't have told him if
Mr.. Norton had not been with Miss Flor
ence."
Jones ran to the front, dashed out eyed
the back Of the man Fastening down the
street, smiled and returned to his work. or.
rather, to the maid. He took her by the
shoulder, whirled her about, and shot look
into her eyes that quailed her.
Always call me hereafter, no matter
what I'm doing. That man has never laid
eyes on Florence and has no idea what she
looks like. Why did you drug my coffee the
night of that ball2"
She stepped back.
And how much did they pay you for
letting that doctor send Florence to Atlantic
City2 know everything. Hereafte., walk
straight If you play another trick I'll kill
you with these two hands. And listen and
tell this to your confederates: l always
know every move they make; that is why no
one is missing from this house. There is a
traitor. Let them find MIN if they can. wal
you walk straight. or will you leave?"
Ill will walk straight" she faltered.
The money was too big a temptation"
Did they give it to your"
Yes And more to stay here. But this
Is the first bit of dishonest work ever did"
Well, remember what 1 have said. An
other misstep and I'll make an end to you.
Don't think I'm trying to scare you. You've
witnessed enough to know that it's life and
death in this house. Now run along"
At the Garden Jim and Florence sauntered
among the crowd, not having any particular
objective point In view.
SSH" whispered Jim.
"Wnat is it?"
"Olga Perigof is yonder In box"
VERY well; let US go and sit with her.
Is she alone?"
Apparently. But don't you think we'd
better go esewhere?"
Ny dear young man." said Florence with
mock loftiness, "Olga Perigoff has written
me down as simple young fool, and that is
why, sooner or later, I'm going to put the
shoe on the otner foot. You and Jones have
cOddled me long enough. Inasmuch as am
the stake they are playing for, intend to
have something more than speaking part
in the play"
All right; you're the admiral" ne said
with pretended ghtness.
So the two of them Joined their subtle
enemy, conscience of tngle of zest as they
did rn On hor mart tl,s no.,r4a.z - -