Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-05-26
leave the rest to me"

I O16d SuIuSScu.+EE ouC Was something
of fatalist. This man of hers had
suddenly gone mad: and one did not
reason with mad people
What shall l wear?" she asked
calmly. 53.
"Emeralds; they're your good luck
stones You will go to the box before
! do I've got to spend some time at
the curb to be sure that this Servan
chap arrives. And it is quite possible
that our friend Jones will come later
II not Jones, then Norton. | was a
fool not to shoot him when had the
chance. We could have covered it. up
without the least difficulty But ]
needed the information about that pa
per. With Norton going to Washing
ton and Jones comforting with this
Servan, I've got to strike quick 1t
concerns us, that I'm certain. Perk
up; we've lots of cards in our sleeves
yet. Be at the opera at eight-thirty Pay
| no attention to any one; wait for me
Remember l shan't write or send any
phone messages. Be wary of any trap
like that to get you outside. Now, I'm
off,
Jones approached Florence immedi
Rtely after dinner. Is.
II have important business in the
city tonight. Under no circumstances
leave the house. I shall probably be
followed. And our enemies will have
| need of you far more tonight than al
any previous time I shall not send
you phone or written message. You
| have your revolver. Shoot any strange
man who enters. Well make inquir
! les AFTER Ri
I'VE are near the epd?" whispered
Florence.
Very near the end
And shall see my father"
Jones bent his head. If we sue
coed. ,.
There is danger?" thinking of he1
lover,
There is always danger when ]
leave this house. So be good" the but,
Ter added with smile.
"And JIM"
He has proved that he can take
care of himself tag
Tell him to be very careful
"1'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 muftled.
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 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. II
BE careful And come to the apart
ments just as soon as you caL.'
I'LL be careful" Braine declared cas-
lily. "You can, watch the play if you
wish"