The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-20

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Have it done for you. and sent
down to my place. We must hustle
for the Atlas Building now"
What's doing?" asked Jack, as they
boarded a surface car.
Absolutely nothing-for some time
perhaps. But we must be ready. And
the waiting will be amusing, 1 promise
you that"
When they arrived at the Atlas
Building barrow was surprised to find
Simmons already in charge of the
Office
Thought you were on night duty?"
said he.
81 am" replied Simmons CURLY.
But judging by what you said this
morning, considered I'd better be on
the job myself"
Good boy" approved barrow. 81
see I've made no mistake In you.
Just stick it out twelve hours more.
and we'll have it settled Anything
more?"
Simmons thrust a message across
the table
barrow took it quite calmly. At
this moment Hallowell entered.
What time did this Gomez" asked
barrow, nodding to the reporter.
''At twelve thirty"
Darrow nodded twice with great sat
isfaction.
Then quite deliberately he unfolded
the paper and perused its contents
nj, 0F l.
handed it to Hallowen. The latter
read aloud:
you-one who has betrayed you one and
ALL but whom you cherish to your bos-
oms as viper, |, who am greater than
him. and he has seen fit to disobey He
is now in hiding among you. This man
must be produced. would not willingly
carried out. If he is not found by six to-
morrow sign will be sent to you that
you may believe; 1 am patient. but 1
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 dopei"
OelAAO 4lSC iSOoSu d 6ISSpJ
satisfaction. He stretched his arms
and yawned.
You might supply the deficiency"
he suggested. Well" he remarked
to Jack, that settles it. Everything's
running like catboat in fair wind.
He's in communication with us; he is
gaining confidence in his inflated
imaginary Importance; we are to have
continuance of his peculiar actiyi-
ties; and we can put our hands on him
at a 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 1 do
know" smiled barrow. "As for how l
know, that last wireless proved it to
me-"
| All three men Immediately bent over
the message for a detailed perusal.
After a minutes scrutiny, HalloWell
looked up in disappointment.
TOO many for me" he confessed
What is there in that?"
| But barrow shook his head.
81 play my own game" was all the
explanation he would vouchsafe.
You may as well knock off, old
| man." he told Simmons. II don't think
there'Il 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, 81 want
to see your managing editor"
The three took the subway to City
i Hall Square. The managing editor
received barrow with much favor as
the vehicle of big scoop brought il
far enough ahead of going to press tc
permit of ample time for it's develop
| ment
Now, Mr.. Curtis" said barrow te
this man. this is going to be an in
Eteresting week for you. Here's yor
last exclusive dispatch. From tomor
row morning every paper in town viii
naturally get every wireless thai
comes in
/ "H'm," 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.
4 Warn the people to keep out of tn,
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 Tor. Ul
to now these manifestations have beel
harmless in their direct effects. Blu
follow the hypothesis to its logica
conclusion. Suppose this man can al