Putnam patriot., 1914-09-11
OUR NEXT
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LOOK pest. Nltuoul CuuHSe oi eA- pression she slipped the watch into her hand bag. did something else with the shield. hugged her small bulldog closer and walked quietly away from the station.
 She was not surprised when. ten minutes later. the young man who had called Lieutenant Thompson Junk head strolled up to her deliberately. but somewhat breathless. When he spoke his voice came in windy Jerks. while hs pressed one hand tnvolun- tarily to his side.
 You got away all right. Jack said the girl, with a smile that had In 1t a pathetic weeriness. But l knew you would. You always do.
 -Of course l did. Nell. But had to gTve him the foot I'm glad l didn't have my old professor makeup on. l tripped him and tucked through the crowd before he could straighten up But he's a mighty sore cop, l tell you I'll have to keep my lamps trimmed for him so long as I'm in New York. He only got a glimpse of my face; that's one thing The fool was look ing for the old man. of course. and he never suspected me. Got the stuff l passed youY'
 Yes"
 The weariness in her smile was also in her voice as she placed in his hand the watch he had given her at the station. and he stopped under the elec- tric lamp to inspect the booty.
 Curious that should run up against that cop twice. wasn't it? l got his watch and shield before he ran into the gate. Then when he trod on your dog and tried to pinch me afterward, of course I had to get the things away in case he should go through me and [ find em- Say. Nell. this watch is a gold repeater. Listen"
 He held the watch to her ear, and she heard a soft silvery bell strike nine times. Then came a chime Of one note striking the quarter hour.
 That means that the time Is some wbere between a quarter and half past 0 It always gives the last quarter hour that has passed. If it was after half past 9 you would hear the quar- ter strike twice. UnderstandT
 Isn't 1t wonderfulf" breathed Nell. Il never saw watch like that before. But you'd better get rid of it. Jack. Somebody might hear it striking in your pocket"
 Don't get scared. kiddo. It strikes only when you press a spring It's handy when you want to know the time in the dark. It must have set somebody back 300 bucks
 ''The man you got it fromT
 "Nor' was the. scornful negative He never paid for it He's a cop. That reminds me-where's bis shield 2 Got it?"
 No I thought it might get us into trouble some time, so 1 dropped it in the depot"
 That was dangerous. Nell Some body might have seen 1t lying there.
 No: not where 1 put it was her calm reply This job tomorrow Is go ing to be the last. isn't 1t. Jack?''
 Yes. Nell, it is. 1 passed you my word. and you ought to know that it is good We'll make that cleanup where you're going to work in Sew enty second street. and then we'll go west. and I'll never turn another trick as long as l live. Isn't that clear enough, kiddo?'
 Yes, Jack Then you and Stinger and will get away from New York forever. My. shall be glad to be on the train, Won't you. SungerF
 You have the Job einched. haven't you. Nellr'
 Yes. went this afternoon. and they liked my looks"
 Don't blame em. So do l." Inter jected Jack Doogan-
 And the old lady. Mrs. Carr. engag d me as Iady's maid right away. She told ne her daughter was going to be married tomorrow. and she wanted me to be there as soon as 1 could 1 told her I'd come in the afternoon"
 Fine. Did you get the lay of the houseY
 -Only what l saw as I went into the sitting room through the hall But I'll have il all before you want it. rlI tele- phone you when to come"
 some swell joint. isn't iti See the silverr
 ~some of it The door leading into the dining room was little way open. and I saw a silver water pitcher and things on the sideboard But 1 couldn't [ ..a~a ah,.us rr.a rr..ch ar fhav rnfghf