The Elbert County tribune., 1914-06-05


Absolutely nothing-for some time
perhaps. But we must be ready. And
the waiting will be amusing, promise
you that"
When they arrived at the Atlas
Building Darrow was surprised to find
Simmons already In charge of the
office
Thought you were on night duty7"
said he
Il am" replied Simmons curtly.
But judging by what you said this
morning, considered I'd better be on
the job myself"
Good boy" approved Darrow. Il
see I've made no mistake in you.
Just stick 1t out twelve hours more.
and We'll have it settled. Anything
more?"
Simmons thrust message across
the table
Darrop took It quite calmly. At
this moment Hallowell entered.
What time did this conner" asked
Darrow, nodding to the reporter.
"At twelve thirty"
Darrow nodded twice with great sat
isfaction.
Then quite deliberately he unfolded
the paper and perused it's contents.
Without change of expression he
handed it to HallowelI. The latter
read aloud:
you-one who has betrayed you, and
all, but whom you cherish to your bos-
oms on,s as as, viper / who am greater than
him. and he has seen fit to disobey. He
is now in hiding, among you. This man
harass you. but this. my will must be
carried out II he Is not found by six to-
you may believe. am patient. but /
must be obeyed.'
mo. what do you think of that!"
cried Hallowell: He doesn't even
mention the name of his friend to the
dear people who are to hunt him
| down. Fine dope,"
Darrow's face expressed a sleepy
satisfaction. He stretched his arms
| and yawned.
You might supply the deficiency"
he suggested. Well" he remarked
to Jack, that settles it. Everythings
| running like a catboat in fair wind
He's in communication with us; he is
gaining confidence in his inflated
imaginary Importance; we are to have
a continuance of his peculiar activi-
ties; and we can put our hands on him
| at moments notice"
What" shouted Hallowen and Jack
Warford, leaping to their feet
Where is he?" demanded the re-
porter.
How do you know?" cried Jack.
Simmons. his head-piece laid aside,
looked up at him in silent curiosity.
1T is sufficient for now that | do
know" smiled Darrow 'As for how
know, that last wireless proved it to
me-"
All three men Immediately bent over
the message for detailed perusal.
After a minutes scrutiny. Hallowell
looked up in disappointment.
Too many for me-" he confessed.
What is there in that?"
But Darrow shook his head
81 play my own game" was all the
explanation he would vouchsafe.
You may as well knock OF, old
man." he told Simmons. II don't think
there'n be anything more doing to-
night; and it doesn't matter If there is.
Tell your other man to jot down any
thing from that sending. if any comes.
Now he turned to Hallowell, II want
to see your managing editor"
The three took the subway to City
Hall Square. The managing editor
received Darrow with much favor as
the vehicle of big scoop brought in
far enough ahead of going to press to
permit of ample time for its develop
ment
Now. Mr.. Curtis" said Darrow to
this man, "this is going to be an in
teresting week for you. Here's you
last exclusive dispatch. From tomor-
row morning every paper In town will
naturally get every wireless that
comes in
Him." observed Curtis. reading the
dispatch. What next?''
He'll fulfil his threat. Tomorrow
evening at six o'clock he will stop the
vibrations either of light, of electricity,
or of sound-probably OF electricity.
as he has appointed the rush hour"
Most likely" Curtis agreed.
Warn the people to keep out OF the
subway. and not to get scared. Take
it easy. There's no danger. Explain
why in words OF one syllable"
Sure"
Nov, this Is what I'm here for Up
to now these manifestations have been
harmless in their direct effects. But
follow the hypothesis to it's logical