The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1914-12-30

needed the information about that pa
per. With Norton going to Washing
ton and Jones comforting with this
Servan, I've got to strike quick. 1t
concerns us, that I'm certain. Perk
up; we've lots of cards in our sleeves
yet. Be at the opera at eight-thirty. Pay
no attention to any one; wait for me.
Remember, shan't write or send any
phone messages. Be wary Of any trap
like that to get you outside. Now, I'm
off,"
Jones approached Florence immedi-
ately after dinner.
81 have important business in the
city tonight. Under no circumstances
leave the house. l shall probably be
followed. And our enemies will have
need of you far more tonight than at
any previous time. l shall not send
you phone or written message You
have your revolver. Shoot any strange
man who enters. Well make inquir-
les after"
I'VE are near the end?" whispered
Florence.
Very near the end"
And shall see my father?"
Jones bent his head. If we sue
coed.
There is danger?' thinking of her
lover
There is always danger when
leave this house. So be good" the but
Ter added with a smile.
And Jim?"
He has proved that he can take
care of himself"
Tell him to be very careful"
I'll do so, but it will not be neces-
sary;" and with this Jones set forth
upon what he considered the culminat-
ing adventure
The usual brilliant crowd began to
pour into the opera Braine took his
stand by the entrance. He waited a
long time, but his patience was re-
warded. A limousine drove up and
out of the door came his man, who
looked about with casual interest. He
dismissed the limousine, which
wheeled slowly around the corner
where it could be conveniently parked.
Then Servan entered the opera.
Braine hurried around to the hmou-
sine The lights, save those demand
ed by traffic regulations, were out
The chauffeur was huddled in his seat.
My man. said Braine, would you
like to make some money!"
How much?" listlessly. The voice
was muffled.
Twenty"
Good night, sir"
Fifty"
Good night and good morning."
"a hundred"
"Now you've got me interested.
mo joy ride. Listen"
Briefly the conspirator outlined his
needs, and finally the chauffeur
nodded. Five twenties were pressed
into his hand and he curled up in his
seat again.
Servan entered his box. In the box
next to his sat a handsomely gowned
young woman. He threw her an idle
glance, which was repaid in kind.
Later, Braine came in and sat down
beside Olga.
Everything looks. like plain sail
ing" he whispered.
Olga shrugged slightly.
During the intermission between the
first and second acts, Servan took the
rear chair of his box, near the cur
tains. Braine, watching with the eyes
of a lynx, suddenly observed the cur
tains stirring. A hand was thrust
through. In that hand was a packet of
papers. With seeming Indifference
Servan reached back and took the pa
pers, slowing them away i'm a pocket
Braine rose at the beginning of the
second act.
where are you going?" asked Olga
nervously.
ITO see Otto"
A bold attempt was made to rob
Servan while in the box, but the time
ly arrival of Jim frustrated this plan.
So Braine was forced to rely on the
chauffeur of the limousine.
AS Farrar's last thrilling note died
away Braine and Olga rose.
BE careful. And come to the apart
ments just as soon as you can"
'I'll be careful" Braine declared cas-
fly. you can watch the play If you
wish"
When Servan entered the limousine
he was quietly but forcibly seized by
two men who had been lying in wait
for him, due to the apparent treachery
of the chauffeur. Servan fought val
iantly, for all that he knew what the
end of this exploit was going to be.
One of the men succeeded in getting
the documents from Servan's pocket.
Done, my boy!" cried the victor.
"Give him a crack on the COCO and
well beat it."
Just a minute, gentlemen" said
voice from the seat at the side of the
chauffeur. I'll take those papersi"
And the owner of the voice, backed by
a cold, sinister-looking automatic,
reached in and confiscated the spoils
of war. "And I shouldn't make any
attempt to slip out by the side door,"
Thanks. my friend" said Servan,
shaking himself free from his captors.
Don't mention It," said Norton ami
ably. I'VE thought something like
this would happen. Keep perfectly