The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-06-19
FOURTH EPISODE

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FOURTH EPISODE
Tho Frozen Safe.
Kennedy swung open the door of
our taxicab AZ we pulled up, safe at
last. before the Dodge mansion. after
che rescue of Elaine from the brutal
Vaccinations Of the Clutching Hand.
Bennett was on the step of the cab
In moment. and together. one on
each side Of Elaine. they assisted her
out Of the car and up the steps to the
house.
Elaine's Aunt Josephine was wait
lng for Us In the drawing-room. very
much worried. The dear old lady was
quite scandalized as Elaine excitedly
told of the thrilling events that had
Just taken place.
And to think they-actually-car
ried you'll" she exclaimed. Mortified.
adding. "And not"
But Mr., Kennedy came along and
saved me just In time." interrupted
Elaine with q smile. Il was well
chaperoned!"
Aunt Josephine turned to Craig.
gratefully. "How can ever thank you
enough. Mr.. Kennedy" she said fer
vently.
Kennedy was quite embarrassed.
With q smile. Elaine perceived his
discontinue. not at all displeased by 1t.
Come into the library!" she cried
gayly. taking his arm. 1--WE something
20 show you"
Where the old safe. which had been
burnt through. had stood. was now
a brand-new safe OF the very latest
construction and design-one Of those
globular safes that look and are so
formidable.
Here is the new SAFE" she pointed
out brightly. 1T is not only proof
against explosives, but between the
I plates is lining that Is proof against
thermit and even that oxyacetylene
blowpipe by which you rescued me
from the old boiler. II has time
clock. too. that will prevent its being
opened at night. even II any one should
learn the combination"
They stood before the safe mo-
ment. and Kennedy examined II close
~ with much interest
Wonderful" he admired.
u knew you'd approve of IT," cried
Elaine. much pleased. Now have
something else to show you"
She paused at the desk. and from
drawer took out portfolio of large
photographs. They were very hand
sumo photographs Of herself.
Much more wonderful than the
SAFE" remarked Craig earnestly Then.
hesitating and q trifie embarrassed.
he added. May I-may have onef"
III you care for IT," she said. drop
ping her eyes. then glancins up at him
quickly.
Scare for TT" he repeated. 1T will
BE- one Of the greatest treasures--'
She slipped the picture quickly into
an envelope. Come. she interrupted
Aunt Josephine will be wondering
where we are. She-she's demon
chaperon.y
Bennett. Aunt Josephine and my.
self were talking earnestly ~ Elaine
and Craig returned.
That morning had noticed Ken
nedy fussing some time 1t the door
Of our apartment before we went over
to the laboratory. Az nearly a.
coald make out he had placed some
thing under the rug At the door out
into the hallway.
@Well." said Bennett. glancing At
hiA watch and rising az he turned
to Elaine, Tn afraid must 60 now"
lie crossed over to where she stood
ana shook hands. There was NO doubt
that Bennett was very much smittcn
By his fair client
"Good-by, Mr.. Bennett she muir
INJURED. and 1 thRnk you 30 much for
What you have done for me today"
But there was something lifeless
about the words She turned quickly
. Craig, who had remained standing.
Must You 50 too. Mr.. Kennedy
sha asked. noticing bis position. y
''I'm afraid Mr.. Jameson and must
I. - hack on the lob before this Clutch
ing Hand sets bgsy again. he replied
rolnctantly.
''on. IAope yol "a get them sooni~
~ oxolalmod. and there was nothing
1l1o1oos nbout 10 war she gave Craig
~ hano, - nennett, hs and Iileft =
u1onncnt nfor.
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