The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-02-19
FOURTH EPISODE
The Frozen Safe.


Kennedy swung open the door Of
our taxicab as we pulled up, safe at
last, before the Dodge mansion, after
the rescue of Elaine from the brutal
Vaccinations of the Clutching Hand.
Bennett was on the step Of the cab
in a moment, and together, one on
each side of Elaine, they assisted her
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 was
quite scandalized as Elaine excitedly
told of the thrilling events that had
Just taken place.
And to think they-actually-car-
ried you!" she. exclaimed, Mortified,
adding, And l not"
But Mr.. Kennedy came along and
saved me just in time" interrupted
Elaine with smile. Il was well
chaperoned!"
Aunt Josephine turned to Craig,
gratefully. How can ever thank you
enough, Mr.. Kennedy she said fer
vently.
Kennedy was quite embarrassed.
With smile, Elaine perceived his
discontinue, not at all displeased by it..
Come into the library!' she cried
gayly, taking his arm. "rve something
to show you"
Where the old safe, which had been
burnt through, had stood, was now
a 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. 1T 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 a time
clock, too, that will prevent its being
opened at night, even II any one should
learn the combination"
They stood before the safe mo-
u
ly with much interest.
Wonderful" he admired,
Il knew you'd approve of it, cried
Elaine, much pleased. Now | 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 have one?
III you care for II" she said, drop
ping her eyes, then glancing up at him
quickly.
Care for it," he repeated ut 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--shes a demon
chaperon.'
Bennett, Aunt Josephine and my
self we're talking earnestly as Elaine
and Craig returned.
That morning l had noticed Ken
needy fussing some time at the doc
of our apartment before we went owe
to the laboratory. As nearly as
could make out he had placed some
thing under the rug at the door on
into the hallway.
WELL" said Bennetts glancing a
his watch and rising as he turnet
to Elaine, I'm afraid must go now.
He crossed over to where she stoot
and shook hands. There was no doub
that Bennett was very much smittel
by his fair client.
"Good-by, Mr., Bennett she mur
INJURED, and thank you so much 10
what you have done for me today
But there was something lifeles
about the words She turned quickl
to Craig, who had remained standing
Must you go too, Mr. Kennedy?
she asked, noticing his position.
I'm afraid Mr.. Jameson and | mus
get back on the job before this Clutch
ing Hand gets busy again" he reptile
reluctantly.
"Oh, hope you've get them soon!
she exclaimed, and there was nothin
lifeless about the way she gave Graf
her hand, as Bennett, he and left
moment later.
When we approached our door, nov
Craig paused. BY pressing a iittl
concealed button he caused pane
in the wall outside to loosen, discloi
ing small. boxiike plate in the wa
underneath.
It was about a foot long and perhaI
four inches wide. Through It ran
piece Of paper which unrolled from on
coil and wound up on another. act