American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-04-08

It is. This gang has city protection.
We ere running them all into a cor
ner:;'bGt we want That corner SO deep
that none OF them can wriggle out of
it."
"Umhm. Go on"
Il want two months more"
The "old man. beat a tattoo with
his fat pencil. Sixty days. then. And
II the yarn isn't on my desk at mid
night, you"
Hunt for another Job. All right.
! came In to ask for three days
leave"
You're your own boss, Jim, for sixty
days more. Whadda y mean counter
feiting?"
Those new tens and twenties. II I
stumble on that right, why, l can turn
1t over without conflicting with the
other story"
Well, go to It,"
I'm turning in my regular work.
day In and day out, and while doing
1t I've gone through more hairbreadth
escapes II you ever nearu or. I-ney
have been after me. I've lodged fall
ing safes; I've been shanghaied, poi
soned; but ! haven't said a word"
Good Lord! Do you mean all
that?"
Every word, sir"
I'll make it ninety days, jim; and
II this story comes in I'll see that you
get a corking bonus"
I'm not looking for bonuses. I'm
proud of my work. To get this story
Is all | want. Thatll be enough.
Thanks for the extension in time.
Goodnight"
SO Florence received a long night
letter In the morning.
And the doctor arrived at about
the same time. And called promptly
upon his patient.
"Fine!" he said. THE sea air was
Just the thing. A doctor always likes
to find his advice turning out we'll"
He glanced quizzically at Florence,
who was the picture of glowing health.
Suddenly he frowned anxiously.
You need not look at me-" she
laughed. II never felt better in all
my life."
Are you sure?" he asked gravely.
why, what in the world do you
mean?"
He did not speak. but stepped for
ward and took her by the wrist, hold
ing his watch in his other hand. He
shook his head. He looked very
solemn. indeed.
What is it?" demanded Susan.
with growing terror.
Go to our own room Immediately
and remain there for the present" he
ordered. Il must see Miss Hargreave
alone"
He opened the door and Susan
passed out bewilderedly. He returned
to Florence, who was even more bewil-
dered than her companion. The doc
tor began to ask her questions; how
she slept, If she was thirsty. felt pains
in her back. She answered all these
questions vaguely. Not the slightest
suspicion entered her head that she
was being hoodwinked. Why should
she entertain m suspicion? This
doctor. who seemed kindly and benev-
client. who had prescribed for Susan
and benefited her, why should she
doubt him?
In heavens name, tell me what is
the matter?" she pleaded.
Stay here for a little while and
I'll be back. Under no circumstances
leave FOUR room till l return"
He paced u into the hall, to meet
the frantic Susan.
We must see the manager at once
| hA rn.IsAl - 80. -
must be extremely quiet about II.
There must be no excitement You
had better GO to your room. You
must not go into Miss H~argreave's.
Tell me. where have you been? Have
you been trying to do any charitable
work among the poorer classes?"
only once" admitted Susan, now
on the verge OF tears.
only ono is sufficient. Come:
we'll go and see the manager to-
gether."
They arrived at the desk, and the
manager was summoned.
Il take It," began the doctor lowly,
that a contagious disease. II 1t De.
came known among your guests,
would create a good deal of disturb
ance?"
Disturbance Good heavens, man.
1t would ruin my business for the
whole season." exclaimed the astound.
ed manager.
Il am sorry. but this young lady's
companion has been stricken with !
smallpoxE"