Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-04-28

him tnaf Norton was again tie 5oo,,act
OF the Black Hundreds attention He
had seen the mans face that menora.
BILE night when the balloon stopped
for its passenger, Before Gregg came
out Of the booth Jones decided to over.
take him and forewarn him, but un.
fortunately the reporter was nowhere
in sight Il
There was left for Jones nothing
else but to return home or follow
when he came out AS this night he
knew Florence. to be exceptionally well
guarded, both within and without the
house, he decided to wait and follow
the spy. 3SS
When Braine received the message
he was pleased. Norton's assignment
fitted his purpose like glove. Before
midnight he would have Mr.. Needing
Reporter where he would bother no
one for some time--if he proved tract
able If not, he would never bother
any one again Braine gave his or
ders tersely Unless Norton met with
unforeseen delay, nothing could pre-
vent his capture.
When Norton arrived at the Hen.
dersOn place, footman informed MIN
from the veranda that General Hen
derson was at ~ Elm street for the
evening, and it would be wise to call
there. Jim nodded mis- thanks and set
off In haste for 40 Elm street. The
footman did not enter the house. but
hurried down the steps and skunk or
among the adjacent shrubbery. His
mission was over with
The house in Elm street was Braine's
suburban establishment. He went
there occasionally to hibernate. as it
were, to grow new skin when close
pressed. The caretaker was a man
rightly called Samson. He was
bruiser of the bouncer type.
It was fast work for Braine to get
put there. If the man disguised as q
tootn1an played his cards badly Brajue
would have all his trouble for moth
Ing. He disguised himself with that
Internal cleverness which had long
since made him terror to the police,
who were looking for ten different
men instead of one. He knew that
Norton would understand instantly
that he was not the general; but on
the other hand he would not know
that he was addressing Braine.
So the arch-conspirator waited; and
SO Norton arrived and was ushered
into the room A single glance was
enough to satisfy the reporter, always
keen eyed and observant.
Il wish to see General Henderson,"
he said politely.
General Henderson is doubtless at
his own house,"
'Ah!"
Don't be alarmed - yet" said
Braine smoothly.
Il am not alarmed" replied Norton.
II am only chagrined. Since General
Henderson is not to be found here
! must be excused"
Il will excuse ysu presently"
"Ah! begin to see.'
indeed" Knocked Braine.
II have tumbled or walked into q
trap"
"A keen mind like yours must have
recognized that fact the moment you
discovered l was not the general"
II am indebted to the Black Hun
dred?" coolly.
Precisely. We do not wish you ill,
Mr.. Norton"
ITO be sure, mol" ironically. q What
with falling safes, poisoned cigarettes,
and so forth, can readily see that
you have my welfare at heart. What
puzzled me was the suddenness with
which these affectionate signs ceased"
You're man of heart" said sBraine
with genuine admiration. these at.
fectionate signs, as you call them,
ceased because for the time being you
ceased to be a menace. You have
become that once more, and here you
are!" n
And what are you going to do with
me now that you have got me?"
There will be two courses Braine
reached into drawer and drew out
thick roll of bills There are here
something like $4,000"
Quite tidy sum; enough for
chap to get married on"
The two eyed each other steadily.
And in his heart Braine sighed. Fol
he saw in this young mans eyes in.
compatibility. n:
1T is yours on one condition." said
Braine, reaching out his foot stealthily