Charlevoix county herald., 1915-10-16

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Jewel worshiper?"
Mr.. Delorme shook his head mega
lively. mo, no." he replied. II can
not. never heard the expression be-
FORE"
The artist returned to the club and
sought a telephone-booth, where he
had himself connected with police
headquarters. and then with the de-
tive bureau. whereupon he an
nounced:
"Will you inform Lieutenant
Muchmore and Mr.. Bunting that Mr..
Moreaux regrets very much indeed
that 1t will be impossible for him to
keep the engagement made with them
for twelve o'clock today Thank you.
And say also. please, that Mr.. Mo-
reaux will try to find one or both OF
them later In the day.
Contrary to all precedent, Crewe
appeared at his place OF business
shortly afternoon that day, and the
few who were scattered about among
the tables looked up In surprise, and
then cast furtive but significant
glance at one another.
He entered the saloon through that
small back room. He was in his shirt
sleeves, as he nearly always was, al
though Christy was ever emaculate
In a bartender's white coat.
Hello, boss!" greeted Christy,
who, although he had not expected his
employers coming, was quick to
"catch on" He knew by experience
that he would now be sent out on
some errand. II didn't know but
you'd plumb forgot that you'd prom
ised me this Afternoon off,"
'Ill let you go presently" Crews
replied, and walked behind the bar to
the upper end of it, near the window,
where Christy was standing.
when did you see Bobcat Rickett
the last timer" was the first question
that Crewe asked.
"He was here three nights ago
the night you were out in jersey"
Christy replied. II haven't seen him
since then"
do you know where he lives. or
can you find him and get him here to
see me by or before midnight"
Sure" Christy replied. with conf
dence.
II want him-at least, I think I
want him. He Is about the best of
the bunch in his line, isn't he?"
That's the reputation he's got; but
he has got another one. too, that isn't
quite as acceptable to his friends"
What is that?"
'Most of the yeggs that blow IN
here think he's STOOL and won't
work with him."
"Oh. well, If he Is, 1t won't matter
very much in connection with what
want him to do. He is clever cracks
man; he has got good tools, and he
knows how to use them-and those
are the three requirements that am
seeking just now"
Anything else, boss?"
Eyes. Find Sindahr, II you can.
and send him to me at once. Also,
here are impressions OF three Yale
keys. Have them made while you are
out and bring them to me when you
return. Have any headquarters men
been in today?"
Baxter and Marine were In not
half an hour ago. They only took
drink and went out again. Marline
was put back on the job only yester-
day. He walked along the tables and
glared at those who were here.
II guess he just wanted to let them
know that he was back on the job.
Baxter asked for you, and wanted to
know when you would be in. I told
him that you were the only man in
the burg that could answer that Ques-
ton. shouldn't be surprised II they
saw you when you did come and
here they are again, right now!"
Gall right. Christy. Tell Bobcat
that want him to bring his best and
smallest tools. There won't be any
heavy work in what I want him to
do"
as It for tonight?"
eff he should ask you that Ques-
ton, Christy, tell him to ask me when
he gets here"
How are you, Crewe?" Detective
Marline broke In, thrusting his hand
across the bar. 81 I'm back on the job
again, as you can see. Baxter m me
are working together, too. And say,
I'm blowed If I don't wish that Hol-
derness was back, too"
"No doubt" said Crewe as he nod
ded greeting toward Baxter.
I'VE wanted private word with
you, Crewe," Baxter announced. 81
see that Christy If going out. Can't
you hold him few minutes and take
us into the back room?"
"This Is about as private as any
spot in the place, Baxter. There isn't
guy within thirty or forty feet of
you. What's the subject of it?"
II just got 1t from the skipper on
the d. @. mind you. that honey
bunch of sinners was lifted from the
Delorme house at weddin' last