The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-18

ouA W@AAhGseH lsiirOu. AfteT all,
I'm so used to Warrington, that may
as well let well enough alone. There
is one more favor; do not tell Miss
Chetwood that my name is Ellison"
II should use my own name, il
were you. Why, man. you can return
TO tho States as II you had departed
but yesterday. The world forgets
quickly. People will be asking each
other what 1t was that you did. Then
| shall bid Miss Chetwood good-by for
you?"
Yes. am going to jog it home.
| want to travel first class, here, there,
wherever fancy takes me. It's SO long
since I've known absolute ease and
comfort. | wish to have time to re-
adjust myself to the old ways. was
once luxury-loving chap. sail at
dawn for Saigon. may knock around
in Siam for few weeks. After that,
don't know where I'll CO. or course
shall keep the Andes advised of my
whereabouts. from time to time"
Another man would be in hurry"
II was on the tip of his tongue to tell
Warrington what he knew of the An
des Construction company. but some
thing held back the words, fear that
Warrington might change his mind
about seeing Elsa. We'll, wherever
you so and whatever you do. good luck
so with YOU"
There are good men in this world.
Sfr I oh oil hnr
as one of them"
by the way, that man Mallow;
have you met him YETI"
The quizzical expression in his eyes
made Warrin gton laugh. No"
Il was in hopes :" The con.
sui general paused, but Warrington
ignored the invitation to make known
his intentions.
He shunted further inquiry by say.
ing: "A letter Of credit of mine was
stolen last night. had tussle in the
room, and was rather getting the best
Of it. The thug slipped suddenly
away. Probably hid the letter in his
loin CLOTH"
That's unfortunate"
i have sent out a general stop-or.
against it. The sum will create sus.
picion anywhere"
Have you any idea who was back
of the thief? Is there any way l can
be of service to you?"
Il really suspect Mallow and a
gambler named Craig, but no court
would hold them upon the evidence
have. It's my belief that it's a prac-
tical joke which measures up to the
man who perpetrated it. He must
certainly realize that letter so large
will be eagerly watched for"
Il shall gladly take charge of the
matter here for you. I suppose that
you will eventually meet Mallow?"
Eventually suggests a long time"
grimly.
"Ah Is there Do
you think there will be any need of q
watch holder?"
Il honestly believe you would like to
see me have it out with him!"
Il honestly would. But unfortunate.
ly the dignity of my office forbids. He
has gone up and down the settlements,
Dragging and domineering and fight
ing. have been given to understand
that he has never met his match"
It's long lane that has no turn.
ing. After all" Warrington added, let
ting go his reserve; you're the only
friend have. Why shouldn't tell you
that Immediately l am going out in
search of him, and that when l find
him am going to give him the worst
walloping he ever heard tell Of"
Il ought not to want to see you at It,
but, hang it, dol"
Human nature. It's a pleasurable
sensation to back up right by might
Four years ago vowed that some day
I'D pnapf hi,,, IN onnol torr,e x.,oy