American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-04-15
I'm going to marry her, Jones.

THAT remains to be SEEN" replied
the butler. not unkindly.
We'll. anyhow, thanks for bringing
the note. But I've got to disappoint
her tonight. I'm of in a deuce of a
hurry to interview General Hender-
son. I'll be out to tea tomorrow. You
can find your way out of this old fire
trap. By-by!"
The moment he turned away the
smile faded from Jones face, and with
the quickness and noiselessness of a
cat he reached the side Of the booth in
which Gregg believed himself so Sc
cure from eavesdropping. The half
dozen words Jones heard convinced
him that Norton was again the object
OF the Black Hundreds attention. He
had seen the mans face that memora
BILE night when the balloon stopped
for its passenger. Before Gregg came
out of the booth Jones decided to over
take him and forewarn him, but I'M
fortunately the reporter was nowhere
In sight.
There was left for Jones nothing
else but to return home or follow
when he came out. As this night he
knew Florence to be exceptionally well
guarded, both within and without the
house, he decided to wait and follow
the SPY.
When Braine received the message
he was pleased. Norton's assignment
fitted his purpose like a glove. Before
midnight he would have Mr. Meddling
Reporter where he would bother no
one for some time-if he proved tract
able. II not, he would neve bother
any n again. Braine gave his or
ders tersely. Unless Norton met with
unforeseen delay. nothing could pre-
vent his capture.
When Norton arrived at the Hen
derson place, a footman informed him
from the veranda that General Hen
derson was at 40 Elm street for the
evening. and 1t would be wise to call
there. Jim nodded his thanks and set
of in haste for 40 Elm street The
footman did not enter the house, but
hurried down the steps and skunk of
among the adjacent shrubbery. His
mission was over with.
The house In Elm street was Braine's
suburban establishment. He went
there occasionally to hibernate, as II
were. to grow a new skin when close
pressed. The caretaker was a man
rightly called Samson He was a
bruiser of the bouncer type.
II was fast work for Braine TO get
out there. II the man disguised as a
footman played his cards badly Braine
would have all his trouble for moth
Ing. He disguised himself with that
Internal cleverness which had long
since made him a terror to the police,
who were looking for ten different
men instead OF one. lie knew that
Norton would understand instantly
that he was not the general; but on
the other hand he would not know
that he was addressing Braine.
So the arch-conspirator waited; and
SO Norton arrived and was ushered
into the room. A single glance was
enough to satisfy the reporter, always
keen eyed and %observant.
u wish to see General Henderson,"
he said politely.
General Henderson is doubtless at
his W house."
"Ahi"
Don't be alarmed - yet" said
Braine smoothly.
Il am not alarmed" replied Norton.
Il am only chagrined. Since General
Henderson is not to be found here
| must be excused"
Il will excuse you presently"
"Ah! | begin to see"
Indeed" Knocked Braine.
II have tumbled or walked into a
trap"
"A keen mind like yours must have
recognized that fact the moment you
discovered | was not the general"
II am indebted to the Black Hun.
dred?" coolly.
Precisely. We do not wish you Ill,
Mr.. Norton"
ITO be sure. mol" ironically. What
with falling safes. poisoned cigarettes,
and so forth. | can readily see that
you have my welfare at heart. What
puzzled me wae the suddenness with
which these affectionate signs ceased"
You're a man of heart said Bralne
with genuine admiration. These az
t%ectionate signs. as you call them,
ceased because for the time being you
ceased to be n menaoo. You have
become that nee more. and here you
arei"
And what are you going to do with
me now that you have got me?"
There will be two courses" Braine
reached into a drawer and drew out
a thick roll OF bills There are here
something like $1,000"
Quite a tidy sum-: enough for a
chap to get married on"
The two eyed each other steadily.
And In his heart Braine sighed. For
he saw In this young mans eyes In
compatibility.
1t Is yours on one condition" said
Braine, reaching out his foot stealthily
toward the button which would sum.
mon Samson.
And that io fpfarnnlataa Nro.4x,