The Ely miner., 1915-05-07
FOURTH EPISODE
The Frozen Safe.

The Frozen Safe.
Kennedy, swung open the door o
our taxicab as we pulled up, safe a
last, before the Dodge mansion, afte
the rescue of Elaine from the bruta
Vaccinations of the Clutching Hand
Bennett was on the step of the cal
In moment, and together, one OF
each side Of Elaine, they assisted he
out OF the car and up the steps to the
house.
Elaine's Aunt Josephine was wait
ing for US in the drawing-room, very
much worried. The dear old lady wa!
quite scandalized as Elaine excitedly
told Of the thrilling events that hat
just taken place.
And to think they-actually-ca
ried you!" she exclaimed, Mortified
adding, "And l not"
But Mr.. Kennedy came along an(
saved me just in time," interrupted
Elaine with a smile. II was wei
chaperoned!"
Aunt Josephine turned to Craig
gratefully. How can ever thank yor
enough, Mr.. Kennedy" she said fer
vently
Kennedy was quite embarrassed
With a smile, Elaine perceived his
discontinue, not at all displeased by it
Come into the library!" she cried
gayly, taking his arm I've something
TO show you"
burnt through, had stood, was now
brand-new safe of the very latest
construction and design-one of those
globular safes that look and are SO
formidable.
Here is the new safe," she pointed
out brightly. 'It is not only proof
against explosives, but between the
plates is lining that is proof against
thermit and even that oxyacetylene
blowpipe by which you rescued me
from the old boiler. 1t has time
clock, too, that will prevent its being
opened at night, even if any one should
learn the combination"
They stood before the safe q mo.
ment, and Kennedy examined it close.
Iy with much interest.
Wonderful" he admired.
Il knew you'd approve of it." cried
Elaine, much pleased. "Now I have
something else to show you
She paused at the desk, and from a
drawer took out portfolio of large
photographs. They were very hand
some photographs of herself.
Much more wonderful than the
safe, remarked Craig earnestly. Then,
hesitating and trifle embarrassed
he added, May I-may l have one?'
IF you care for It," she said, drop
ping her eyes, then glancing up at him
quickly.
Care for it?" he repeated. 1T will
be one of the greatest treasures"
She slipped the picture quickly into
an envelope. Come" she interrupted
Aunt Josephine will be wondering
where we are. She-she's demon
chaperon."
Bennett, Aunt Josephine and my
self were talking earnestly as Elaine
and Craig returned.
That morning l had noticed Ken
nedy fussing some time at the door
of our apartment before we went over
to the laboratory. AS nearly as
could make out he had placed some
thing under the rug at the door out
into the hallway.
Well" said Bennett, glancing al
his watch and rising as he turned
TO Elaine, I'm afraid must 60 now.
He crossed over to where she stood
and shook hands. There was no doubt
that Bennett was very much smitten
by his fair client.
'Good-by, Mr.. Bennett" she mur'
INJURED, "and thank you so much fol
what you have done for me today"
But there was something lifeless
about the words. She turned quickly
to Craig, who had remained standing
Must you go too, Mr.. Kennedy
she asked, noticing his position.
I'm afraid Mr.. Jameson and l must
get back on the job before this Clutch
ing Hand gets busy again." he replied
reluctantly.
'Oh, hope you've get them soon!'
she exclaimed. and there was nothing
iifeiess about the way she gave Craig
her hand, as Bennett. he and left 9
moment later.
When wesapproached our door, now
Craig paused. BY pressing a little
concealed button he caused a pane
in the wall outside to loosen, disclos
ing small, boxlike plate in the wall
underneath.
1t was about foot long and perhaps
four inches wide. Through it ran q
piece of paper which unrolled from one
coil and wound up on another, actu