Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1914-01-07


* "EnsIish Eddie" orisas. .:
was of an elegance so extraordinary
as to attract attention anywhere-and
mirth as we'll from ribald observers.
Meantime Carson had explained to
Mary.
Its English Eddie. You met him
once. wonder what he wants? Prob
ably got trick for me. We often
used to work together"
Nothing without my consent" Mary
warned.
"Oh, no. no, sure notr' Carson
agreed.
Further discussion was cut short by
the appearance Of English Eddie him
self. tall, handsome man In the early
thirties, who paused just within the
doorway and delivered to Mary bow
that was the perfection Of elegance.
Mary made no effort to restrain the
smile cause by the costume, Of Mr..
Griggs. Yet there was no violation
of the canons Of good taste, except
In the aggregate. From spats to hat.
from walking coat to gloves, every
thing was perfect Of its kind. Only
there was an overelaboration, so that
the ensemble was flamboyant. And
the mans manners precisely harmonic
ed with his clothes, whereby the whole
effect was emphasized and rendered
bizarre. Carson took one amazed look
and then rocked with laughter.
Griggs regarded his former associate
for moment and then
grinned in frank sympathy.
From your costume" Mary sug-
gested, lone might Judge that this Is
purely social call: Is it,"
We'll, not exactly" Griggs answered
with smile.
80 fancied," his hostess replied.
$50, sit down, please. and tell US all
about it,
English Eddie wasted no time
''Now. look here" he said rapidly,
1--WE got the greatest game in the
world. Two years ago set of Gothic
tapestries worth 100000 and a set of
Fragonard panels worth nearly as
much more were plucked from a cha
teau in France and Struggled into this
country"
Are them things really worth that
Carson exclaimed.
"Sometimes MORE" Mary answered.
Morgan has set of Gothic tapestries
worth half million dollars"
Griggs went on with his account
"About month ago the things was
telling you of were hung in the lib
rary of millionaire in this city," He
hitched his chair little closer to the
desk and leaned forward, lowering his
voice almost to a whisper as he stated
his plan.
Lets 60 after them. They were
mind you. and no matter
what happens he can't squeal. What
do you say?"
Carson shot a piercing glance at
Mary.
Its up to her." he said. Griggs re-
garded Mary eagerly as she sat with
eyes downcast.
Mary shook her head decisively.
Its out of our line," she declared.
II don't see any easier way to get
half a Million" Griggs said aggressive
~.
IF it were fifty millions it would
make no difference. It's against the
law"
"Oh, l know all that, Of course"
Griggs returned impatiently. "But II
you cam
my friends and never do anything
that's illegal. Thank you for coming
to us. Mr.. Griggs, but we can't go in,
and there's an end Of the matter"
But wait minute" English Eddie
You see, this chap Gill;
der Isl
"Gilder?" Mary exclaimed question
ingly.
"Yes. You know who he 1s-the dry
goods man." 49,
Mary, however. had regained her
self control, and her voice was tran
gull again as she replied:
II know; but, just the same, its lille
gal. and won't touch 1t. That's all
there is to it, ID r><'.~ - ,1.s'~
but half millionv' Griggs exclaim-
ed disconsolately. There's a. stake
worth playing for. Think of it," He
turned pleadingly to Carson. "Half
million. Joe!'' ~.4......e. o. -
The telephone rang, and. Mary ex-
cused herself. The instant she was
out Of the room Griggs turned to Gar
son anxiously ~~...2 III = :> LTD. .s.=.
ITS q cfnch, Joe," he pleaded. 1--WE
got plan of the house, He drew
paper from bis breast pocket and hand
ed It to the forger, who studied it with
Intent, avaricious eyes. i. Y - -.
1T looks easy" Carson agreed. -
1T Is easy, What do you say7" =. =.
4 promised Mary never to- ..o....s
But q chance like this! Anyhow
come around to the back room at BIN.
Keys tonight and well have a talk.
Will your =.S:: < q i 5
What time Ne i Il r .z
Z MAKE It early. say 81 4 $50 -
III come. Carson replied half
guilty And in the same moment
Mary reentered. ss
Grtggs rose and spoke with an air Of
regret.
4 ITS olloW. the leader, - s. he said.
and since you are against II that ret.
Nes -