The Detroit times., 1914-10-15

Il have chosen" 4
"Hm!" Braine rose and went over
to the sideboard for the brandy. I'm
going to offer you a drink TO show
you that personally there are no hard
feelings. You are in the way. After
you, our friend, Jones, This brandy
fis not poisoned, neither are the
glasses. Choose either and Ill drink
first We are all desperate men, Nor
ton; 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 smelt OF the brandy.
Il am sorry" said Braine, Il
should have liked to win over head
like yours"
Norton nonchalantly took out his
watch, and that bit of bravado per
haps saved his life. In the case of
his watch he saw brutal face be-
hind him. Without tremor. Norton
took up his glass.
Il am sorry TO disappoint you." he
said. but shall neither join you
nor 20 10 by-by."
Quick as a bird-shadow above grass.
he flung the brandy over bis shoulder
into the face OF the man behind.
Sampson yelled with painst Almost
at the same instant Norton pushed
over the table, upsetting Braine with
III. Next he dashed through the cur
tains, slammed the; door, and fed TO
the street, very shaky about the
knees, IL the truth Is to be told.
b Gen Hendersonis views upon the
latest Balkan middle were missing
from the Blade the following morn
ing. Norton, instead Of returning 70
the generals and fulfilling his as
signment like dutiful reporter, hur-
ried out 10 Riverdale to acquaint
Jones with what had happened. Jones
was glad 10 see him safe and sound.
That new reporter started the
game. he said. II overheard word
or two while he was talking in the
booth. All your telephone booths are
ramshackle affairs, you use them so
constantly | tried to find you, but
you were out of sight Now, tell me
what happened"
Ssh" warned Norton as be spied
Florence coming down the stairs.
II thought you couldn't come" she
cried. "Bnt 10 o'clock"
Il changed my mind" he replied,
Laughing.
He caught her arm in his and drew
her toward the library! Jones smiled
after them with that enigmatical
smile OF his, which might have signi-
fed irony or affection. After half an
hours chat, Florence, quite aware
that the two men wished to talk. re
tired. .."@
AT the door Norton told Jones what
had taken place at 80 Elm-st.
"Ah! We must not forget that num-
ber" mused Jones. MY advice Is.
keep an eye on this Gregg chap. We
may get somewhere by watching
him"
DO you know where Hargreave
Isl" ."n..
Jones scratched his chin reflective
ly.
Norton laughed. Il can't get any
thing out CT you"
Much less any one else. I'm grow.
ing fond of you. my boy. You're a
man."
Thanks: and goodnight"
When Olga Perigoff called the next
day Jones Invested himself of his liy-
cry, donned a plain coat and hat, and
left the house stealthily Today he
was determined to learn comething
definite in regard TO this suaye. hand
some Russian When she left the
house Jones rose from his hiding
place and proceeded to follow her
The result of this espionage on the
part OF Jones will be seen presently.
Meantime Jim went down to the
Office and lied cheerfully about his
missing the general Whether the
city editor believed him or not IL OF
no matter Jim went over to his desk.
From the corner OF his eve he could
gee Gregg scribbling away. He never
raised his head az Jim sat down 10
read his mail. After awhile Gregg
rose anl left the Office; and, OF course,
Jim left shortly afterward. When the
newcomer saw that he was being fol
lowed, he smiled and continued on his
way This Norton chap was sus.
picious. All the better: hrs sus.
p.cions should be made the hook 10
land lin with BY and by the man
turned into drug store and Jim Ioit.
cred about TIL he re-appeared. Gregg
walked With brisker steps now II
IVES his intention TO lead Norton on a
wild goose chase for an hour or so.