The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1915-04-22
And II ia quite possible

fool not to shoot him when l had the
chance. We could have covered II up
without the least difficulty. But
needed the information about tnal pa
DER. With Norton going to Wasnine
TON and Jones comforting with TINS
Servan. I've got to strike quick. IL
concerns us, that I'm certain. PerK
nm. we've lots of cards in our sleeves
vet Be at the opera at eight-thirty. Fay
| no attention to any one; wait Tor me.
Remember. shan't write or send any
phone messages. Be wary OF any trap
like that to get you outside. now I'm
or"
Jones approached Florence immedi-
ately after dinner.
81 have important business In the
city tonight. Under no circumstances
leave the house. ! shall probably Dc
followed. And our enemies Will nave
need of you far more tonight than at
any previous time shall not SEND
YOU phone or written message. You
have your revolver. Shoot any strange
man who enters. Well make inquir-
les after" :.
I'VE are near the end?" whispered
Florence.
very near the end"
"And shall see my father?"
Jones bent his head. IF we sue
coed.
There is danger?" thinking OF her
lover.
There is always danger when I
leave this house. So be good" the but
Ter added with a smile.
And Jim?"
HE has proved that he can take
care of himself"
Tell him to be very careful"
It'll do So but it will not be neces-
sary;" and with this Jones set forth
upon what he considered the culminat-
ing adventure.
The usual brilliant crowd began to
pour into the opera. Braine took his
stand by the entrance. He waited
long time, but his patience was re-
warded. A limousine drove up and
out of the door came his man, who,
looked about with casual interest. He,
dismissed the limousine, which
wheeled slowly around the corner
where it could be conveniently parked.
Then Servan entered the opera.
Braine hurried around to the limou-
sine. The lights, save those demand
ed by traffic regulations, were out
The chauffeur was huddled in his seat.
MY man." said Braine, would you
like to make some money!
How much?" listlessly. The voice
was muffled.
Twenty"
Good night, sir"
Fifty"
"Good night and good morning!"
"A hundred"
Nov you've got me interested.
What kind of a Joy ride do you want?"
mo joy ride. Listen"
Briefly the conspirator outlined his
needs, and finally the chauffeur
nodded. Five twenties were pressed
into his hand and he curled up in his,
seat again.
Servan entered his box. In the box
next to his sat handsomely gowned
young woman. He threw her an idle
glance, which was repaid in kind.
Later, Braine came in and sat down |
beside Olga.
Everything looks like plain sail
ing" he whispered.
Olga shrugged slightly.
During the intermission between the
first and second acts, Servan took the
rear chair of his box, near the cur
tains. Braine. watching with the eyes
of lynx. suddenly observed the cur
tains stirring. A hand was thrust
through. In that hand was a packet of
papers. With seeming indifference
Servan reached back and took the pa
pers, slowing them away in pocket
Braine rose at the beginning of the
second act.
Where are you going?" asked Olga
nervously.
ITO see Otto"
A bold attempt was made to rob
Servan while in the box, but the time
ly arrival of Jim frustrated this plan.
So Braine was forced to rely on the
chauffeur of the limousine.
AS Farrar's last thrilling note died
away Braine and Olga rose.
BE careful. And come to the apart
ments just as soon as you can"
I'll be careful" Braine declared cas-
fly. You can watch the play if you
wish"
When Servan entered the limousine
he was quietly but forcibly SEIZED by
two men who had been lying in wait
for him, due to the apparent treach cry.
of the chauffeur. Servan fought VAL
iantly. for all that he knew what the
end of this exploit was going to be,
One Of the men succeeded in getting
the documents from Servants pocket
Done, my boy!" cried the victor,
'Give him q crack on the coco and III
We'll beat it."
"Just minute. gentlemen!" said II