The Arvada enterprise., 1914-08-27


Absolutely nothing-for some time
perhaps. But we must be ready. And
the waiting will be amusing. l promise
you that"
When they arrived at the Atlas
Building Darrow was surprised to find
Simmons already In charge OF the
office
Thought you we're on night duty?"
said he
Il am" replied Simmons curtly.
But Judging by what you said this
morning. l considered I'd better be on
the Job myself"
Good boy" approved Darrow. Il
see I've made no mistake In you.
Just stick It out twelve hours more.
and we'll have 1t settled. Anything
more?"
Simmonh thrust . message across
the table
Darrov took 1t quite calmly. At
this moment Hallowell entered.
"WhaJ time did this Gomez" 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 Its contents
Without change OF expression he
handed 1t to Hallowell. The latter
read aloud:
ITO the People: A traitor 10 among
ySSutone yS s,,, who, who has BETRAYED you; one and
oms as a viper. who am greater than
you all. have laid my commands upon
him. and he has seen nj to disobey. He
| must be produced. ] would not willingly
haras. you. but this. my will. must be
carried out, II he Is not found by six to.
| must be obeyed."
NO. 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. Everything s
running like catboat in fair wind
He's In communication with US: he ia
gaining confidence In his inflated
imaginary Importance; We are to have
continuance Of his peculiar activi
ties: and We can put our hands on him
at moments notice"
What" shouted Hallowell and Jack
| Wo tr knlr
where Is he?" demanded the re
porter.
| How do you know" cried Jack.
Simmons. his hcad.piece laid aside
looked up at him In silent curiosity.
1T Is sufficient for now that dc
know" smiled Darrow. AS for how
know. that last wireless proved II to
me-"
All three men Immediately bent over
the message for a detailed perusai
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.
Il play my own game" was all the
|
You may as well knock on, old
man." he told simmons Il don't think
thcre'll be anything moro doing to
night. and II doesn't matter II there Ia
| Tell your other man to jot down any
thing from that sending. II any comes
Now" he turned to Hallowell. Il want
to see your managing editor"
| rh.. h.. leo
Hall Square. The managing editor
received Darrow with much favor as
the vehicle OF n big scoop brought In
far enough ahead OF going to press to
permit OF ample time for Its develop
mcnt
| Now, Mr., Curtis" said Darrow to
th,s man. this is going to be an In
tcrcsting week for you. Here's you
last exclusive dispatch. From tomor
row morning every paper In town will
naturally get every wireless tha,
comes in"
Him." observed Curtis. reading the
dispatch, What next"
He'll fulhl his threat Tomorrow
evening Mt six o'clock he will STOP the
vibrations either OF light. OF electricity
or OF sound-probably OF electricity
~ he has appointed tho rush hour"
Most likely" Curtis agreed.
Warn the people to keep out Of tht
subway. and not to get scared. TAX,
Il easy. There's no danger. Explair
why In words OF ono syllable"
Sure
Nov. this 10 what I'm here for. Vi
TO now these manifestations have beer
harmless In their direct effects. Bu
follow the hypothcsis to Its iogica
conclusion. Suppose this man can ar
rat the yibrations not only OF liRh