The Lamar register., 1914-06-10

| year ut Princeton, when the break
came This all occurred four years
previous. three OF which had been
passed In the ranks. yet even now
WIS stubboruiy resolved not IL return
U unsuccessful.
possessed n fairly decent suit OF
, clothes. now pressed aud cleaned after
IN. rough trip from the coast. and
that evening I dressed as carefully as
possible In the dingy room OF my
boarding house. II was still daylight.
but there was u long walk before me.
Chestnut street was across the river.
In the more aristocratic section.
II was dark enough when got there
and began seeking the number. l
found No. los It was slightly back
from the street. large stone man
sion. surrounded by a low coping Of
brick aud with no light showing any
where. was obliged to mount the
front steps before I could assure my
self this was the place. l followed
the narrow cement walk around the
corner OF tho house. One window on
the drst door exhibited a faint glow
at the edge OF a closely drawn curtain.
! raped on the door three times. my
nerves tingllng from excitement There
was moments delay 50 that I lifted
my hand again. and then the d.sr
opened silently.
Come iu." said a mans voice.
| stepped within. seeing nothing OF
the man. and the door was closed be
hind me. The sharp click OF the latch
convinced me IL was secured by q
spring lock.
Turn ON the light" said the voice
at my side sharply. Instantly an eie,-
trio bulb slowed dazzling overhead in
n narrow hallway and blinked. about
half blinded by the sudden change
Neale. appearing somewhat more
slender In evening clothes. smiled at
me genially, showing a gold crowned
tooth. and led the way to spacious
apartment. evidently library. The
high ceiling and restful wall decora-
lions were emphasized by luxurious
I furnishings. The only light was I'M
der a shaded globe on the central Ia
BILE. leaving the main apartment In
shadows. but the windows had their
heavy curtains closely drawn. The
sole occupant was man In evening
dress. seated In a high backed leather
chair With an indolent wave OF one
hand he seemingly invited me TO take
vacant chair to the right. while
Neale remained standing near the
door.
This new position gave me a better
view Of his face. but could not guess
his age His was one OF those old
young faces. deeply lined. smooth
shaver. the hair clipped short, the
I hesh ashen gray. He must have star
ed at me fun minute
He will do very well. Nesle." he
decided. with glance across at the
other Possibly tribe young. Have
a cigar or q drink. Crsigy"
Il will smoke"
How Old are your"
"Twenty-fopr"
Ever been SOUTH"
Only as tar as st Louis was at
jefferson barracks"
/ "Neale said you were in the army
! fun enlistment"
Yes Discharged as CORPORAL
"Gou would he glad OF job tina;
/ paid well and wouldn't mind IL there
4 was bit OF excitement connected
with II. hey"
What is your idea OF paying welg"
Expenses liberally figured" he re
Z piled slowly, rand $1,000 for a years
work or less IL done right"
I halt rose to my feet in surprise.
sit down. man. This is no pipe
I dream. and ! mean it. In fact. | am
willing to hand yon half OF the money
\ down. See here. Craig" ana he lean
ell forward. peeI'ins into my face, AL
I You have got to 40 to earn your money
/ is obey orders strictly and keep your
I tongue still 10 you get THAR
The proposition looks good only l
should Ike to know q little more clear
.ly what / am expected TO DO
He SLOWLY 1T a fresh cigar, studying
the expression of my face in the light
/ as though deciding upon course OF
action.
/ Very good. Wen come down 10
I facts. 1t VIII not take long. In the
first place. my name is Naii-Iustus l.
Vail I am a lawyer of some repura
tion in this STATE. and my entire inter