White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-07

- WORKED Setltiy unu III mo
own way. Ii was like Wilkerson to
respect a fellow crooks special meth
DDS and mannerisms. He never inter
fered with an expert when that expert
was working fer him.
But he could not refrain from a fur
tive glance in tie lobby of the hotel.
He saw John Dorr there, still bearing
the bruises and burns gained in the
wreck of the auto truck. He stared al
him. for there was something uneanny
In seeing in the flesh the man he had
thought to have killed. Then he went
swiftly away, as Ruth came out OF n
elevator and joined Dorr.
At supper both Ruth and John were
silent, not only from WEAKNESS, u
because they had not settled things
vet. Everett hadn't been seen nor any
preparations made for the raising OF
the money needful to improve the Mas
ter Key" mine. So by mutual consent
they made n short meal of 1t. In the
lobby they sat and talked a little while.
but presently Ruth had to confess that
she was worn out.
.Of course o are said John re-
p~entantly. IN take you right up n
turn you over to your maid. a good
nights rest will set you on your feet
again"
IL shall dream of that horrible China
man. she murmured. shuddering.
Don't let that worry you" be said
comfortingly. Il have a room right
near yours. and If you want help I'll
be there"
She thanked him, and together they
entered the elevator and were lifted to
their floor. In the hallway Ruth grave
ly shook hands and said Good night
John tried to hold her little hand long
er than was needful. but she shook
her head and slipped away TO her own
room. just down a short hall. lie
watched her open the door and turned
to go to his own room when a thought
struck him. and he called gently.
Ruth
She came back quietly. I'm so glad
you called me-" she said, with evident
After all, it's ridiculous
ly early to go to bed. Let's go for a
ride some more"
They went out through Golden Gate
park and after n brief stop on the
bright beach came back into town by
way of the Preside.
Ruth was now quieted, and as they
got out at the hotel she sighed hap
PLY.
THAT vas beautiful. John" she said.
AT the desk the clerk handed John a
note addressed in a grabbed hand. He
tore it open. glanced at the contents
and turned to Ruth.
'Old Tom Kane got here tonight!
be exclaimed. HE came while we
were nut and left this note for me-"
Ruth's face lit up wonderfully
Where is he? Where is he?" she de
handed. II want to see him."
At her door he left her with a hasty
"rll be right In MS soon as Tom comes,
Ruth"
"All right she called back, and
opened her door as he opened his own
She paused on the threshold at the
sight within. A tall man In a light
mask was delving into the desk and
rummaging among her papers and be
longings. At the sight of her be quick.
ly thrust a bundle of papers into his
pocket and slipped toward the open
window. Then Ruth understood and
screamed for help.
John Dorr heard that call and In
three bounds was In her room. She
pointed to the open window. ~gasping:
'"That way! The theft He stole the
deeds!"
Without a word Dorr leaped to the
window. 1t opened on a fire escape.
He peered down. No one. He looked
up. A slight figure was mounting
quickly and silently toward the roof.
Within another instant John had
swung himself out on the ladder and
a climbing rapidly after the un-
known housebreaker. He paid no at