The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1914-10-27

the spy.
When Braine received the message
he was pleased Norton's assignment
fitted his purposes like glove. Be-
fore midnight he would have Mr.. Med
ding Reporter where he would bother
no one for some time-if he proved
tractable. If not. he would never
other any one again. Braine gave his
orders tersely Unless Norton met
with unforeseen delay, nothing could
prevent his capture.
When Norton arrived at the Hender-
son place, foOtman informed him
from the veranda that Gen. Hender-
son was at 40 Elm street for the ev-
ening, and 1t would be wise to call
there. Jim nodded his thanks and set
off in haste for 40 Elm street. The
footman did not enter the house, but
hurried down the steps and skunk off
among the adjacent shrubbery. His
mission was over with.
The house in Elm street was
Braine's suburban establishment. He
went there occasionally to hibernate,
as it were, to grow new skin when
close pressed. The caretaker was
man rightly called Samson. He was
a bruiser of the bouncer type.
1t was fast work for Braine to get
out there. If the man disguised as
a footman played his cards badly,
Braine would have all his trouble for
nothing. He disguised himself with
that internal cleverness which had
long since made him terror to the
police, who were looking for ten diff
ferent men in stead of one. He knew
that Norton would understand instant
ly that he was not the general; but on
the other hand, he would not know
that he was addressing Braine.
So the arch conspirator waited; and
SO Norton arrived and was ushered
into the room. A single glance was
sufficient to satisfy the reporter, al
ways keen eyed and observant
81 wish to see Gen. Henderson," he
said politely.
own house."
"Ah!"
Don't be alarmed-yet," said Braine
smoothly.
81 am not alarmed, replied Norton.
II am only chagrined. Since Gen.
Henderson is not to be found here, l
must be excused"
"Ah! l begin to see"
Indeed" Knocked Braine.
81 have walked or tumbled into
trap
"a keen mind like yours must have
recognized that fact the moment you
discovered | was not the general"
II am indebted to the Black Hun
dred," coolly.
Precisely. We do not wish you ill,
Mr.. Norton.
"To be sure, MOI" ironically. what
with falling safes, poisoned cigarettes
and so forth, | can readily see that
you have my welfare at heart. What
puzzled me was the suddenness with
which these affectionate signs ceased"
you're man of heart" said Braine
with genuine admiration. These af-
fectionate signs, as you call them,
ceased because for the time being you
ceased to be a menace. You have be-
come that once more, and here you
are"
"And what are you going to do with
me now that you have me?"
There are two courses" Braine
reached into a drawer and drew out a
thick roll of bills. There are here
something like $4,000"
quite tidy sum; enough to get
married on"
The two men eyed each other stead
lily And in his heart Braine sighed.
For he saw in this young mans eyes
incorruptibility.
1T is yours on one condition" said
Braine reaching out his foot stealthily
toward the button which would sum-
mon Samson.
and that u.s." interpolated Norton.
that join the Black Hundred"
Cor the great beyond, my lad" took
up Braine, his voice crisp and cold.
Norton could not repress SILVER.
Where had he heard that voice before
~ Braine! He stiffened.
Murder in cold blood?" he managed
to say
Indefinite Imprisonment. Choose
"H'm!" Braine rose and went over
to the sideboard for the brandy. I'm
going to offer you drink to show you
that personally there are no hard feel
ings. You are in the way. After you
our friend, Jones. This brandy is not
poisoned, neither are the glasses
Choose either and I'll drink first. We
are desperate men, Norton; and we
stop at nothing. Your life hangs by a
hair. Do you know where Hargreave
| is?"
Norton eyed his liquor thoughtfully.
do you know where the money is%
Norton smelled the brandy.
II am sorry" said Barine. u
Should have liked to win over a heao
like yours"
Norton nonchalantly took out his
watch and that one act of bravado per-
haps saved his life. In the case o.
his watch he saw brutal face behint
him. Without tremor, Norton tool
up his glass.
II am sorry to disappoint you. sale
he; but l shall neither join you no.
go to by-by.'
Quick as bird shadow above grass
he flung the brandy over his shoulder
| into the face of the man behind. AL
most at the same instant Norton push
ed over the table, upsetting Braint
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