Bisbee daily review., 1915-04-25


 "Oh, I'l stay here." she mocked.
 That seems Co be my role-stayine
 where you put me"
 He stepped very close to her and
 looked into her stormy eyes. And if
 ! put you where you most want to be
 In the worid|
 She saw the passion flaming. as if
 the mans soul were on fire. and drew
 back fearfuly. Wilkcrson understood that movement aud laughed grimly.
 She feared him. and he fcasted on toe terrors he inspired, even where he also loved
 Once out on the street. Drake sullen- ! ly followed his companions lead into a still lower quarter of the town. Busy with his own thoughts and still shaken from his experiences of the morning he did not notice that Wilkerson was evidently on the lookout for some one Once or twice he stopped to think Once he greeted am old acquaintance ! and carried on a low voiced convcrsa. ton. of which Drake heard nothing ex- cept the name "Pelr and he usually hangs out around Adams poolroom."
 When Wikerson reioiued him Drake said pcevishly. Where Co nowg"
 i've got my scheme and my man." was the reply "Itn be plain sailing from now on."
 A moment later Drake was surprised ] to see Wilkerson step to one side di- rectly into Che path of a pale faced. 1 quietly dressed young man of about 1 thirty years of age. The individual 1 stopped, stared at the man who had so ! rudely interrupted his walk and then J recoiled
 "Harryr he stammered.
 Wilkerson smiled cruelty. but said nothing. The other repeated the name and went on. Are you here? Why are ! you hereT 0
 His dread Was SO evident that Drake looked at him curiously. It was strange what a number Of queer ac- quaintances Wilhers1u had and how ! deeply most of them seemed To fear him. He listened intently to his com panions drawllng tones.
 "Yes, I'm Harry Wilkerson. ! was looking for you. Pcll" The man he addressed licked his dry ] lips and essuycd a smile Long time : ! no see youT he suid in am attempt ] ut a testing tone.
 How long is it nowy WIIkcrson said as if to himself "You got five ! years'-
 For Gods sake. man, be quietr ! whispered peu "I-uu- one knows me here. and I'm on the square now too."
 "Iou mean the police don't know ! you, grinned Wnkerson. But, then, | l know you. old sport You wouldn't say now that | wasn't an old friend, would youT
 PeL grudgingly accepted the hand head out and shook it feebly. wen just go to some nice place and | sit down and talk over old times" ! Wukerson remarked pleasantly. l But I've got date! I'm working downtown" protested Pell miserably.
 'Workiug:' demanded Wikerson | mockingly. since when has old sam ! pell been workingg Answer. Since be was broke" He laughed loudly.
 'I came out here to live on the lev ' el.' pleaded the other. his foxlike face white with fear Things too hot for you in the tor rid castF We'll ! never went back on a pal, did !, sam: And I'm not going back on you now I'm going to put ! you in the way of some coin" Al this point they turned into a small ] Greek cafe, and WilbersOu ordered l coffee an around When they had been ] served and were alone be introduced | Drake and PcIl and remarked to Che ! former: sam PeI is known as the slickest man in his line Ain't you Samg"
 "I an't working that lay any morc,' was the sulky answer. Wikcrsou leaned across thc table. and his lean face held a very evil ez- | pression on it. ''Not working: But you'd do turn for an old friend. wouldn't you. specially when there's lots of good, safe money in itf'
 As if hypnotized, Pell stared into tha dark eyes fixed on his ana swallowed ! chokingly.
 CT knew you would" said Wilkerson. willfully misinterpreting bis inarticu- late groan. "Now Co business. sam"
 "Hegryr gasped the other My names Henry now Don't call me sam"
 "Weu, Henry said WHkcrson so0th- ingly. "l declare, l do forget names so easily. Now. ! want to explain my little proposition. It's just in your line. Sa-Henry."
 Pell bit his finger nails and squrmed on his sent But when the man op- ] posite him casually pulled out heavy purse and as he heard thc cliuk of gold he subsided Very rapidly and curtly WiIkcrson told him or the existence of @ bundle of papers that he wished Go recover. He laid only enough emphasis on their ] character to enable Pell Co identify them on sight and concluded by say ing: "lts worth money in your pocket to locate them and get tbcm back. Find a girl named Ruth Gallon in one of Che hotels here She has the pa | pers."
 Poll rose nervously. Not for me. ! Wilkerson.'