The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-07-23
FOURTH EPISODE

our taxicab as we pulled up, safe q
last, before the Dodge mansion. aftel
the rescue OF Elaine from the bruta
Vaccinations OF the Clutching H~nd
hennett was on the step OF TIL cal
IN moment, and together. pne or
each side OF Elaine, they assisted hel
Out OF the car and up the steps to the
house
Elaine's Aunt Josephine was wait
ing Tor 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 hey-actuaIly--car.
RED you" she exclaimed. Mortified
adding, And | not"
But Mr.. Kennedy came along and
saved me Just in time." interrupted
Elaine with a smile Il WAS we'll
chaperoned'"
Aunt Josephine turned to Craig.
gratefully How can ever thank YOU
enough. Mr.. Kennedy" she said fer.
venlly
Kennedy was quite embarrassed.
With smile. Elaine perceived his
discontinue, not at all displeased by it.
Come into the library" she cried
gayly. taking his arm i've something
to show you
Where the old safe, which had been
burnt through. had stood, was now
orand-new safe OF the very latest
construction and design--one of those
globular safes that look and are 80
formidable
Here rs the new safe" she pointed
out brightly 1T Ia not only proof
against explosives. but between the
plates is lining that ia proof against
rhermit and even that oxyacety,ene
blowpipe by which you rescued me
from the old boiler II has a time
clock. too, that will prevent it's being
opened at night, even II ary one should
learn the combination"
They stood before the safe a mo-
ment, and Kennedy examined 1t close.
ly with much interest.
WONDERFUL" he admired.
knew you'd approve OF It," cried
Elaine. much pleased. Now have
something else to show you"
She paused at the desk. and from a
drawer took out a portfolio OF large
photographs, They we're very hand
some photographs OF herself
Much more wonderful than the
safe. remarked Craig earnestly Then,
hesitattng and trife embarrassed,
he added. May may | have one?"
III you care for it," she said. drop
ping her eyes, then glancing up at him
{. lickly
Care for it," 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 a demon
chaperon."
Bennett Aunt Josephine and my
self were talking earnestly as Elaine
aud Craig returned
That morning | had noticed Ken.
nedy fussing some time at the door
Of our apartment before we went over |
to the laboratory. AS nearly as | |
could make out be had placed some |
thing under the rug at the door out |
into the hallway.
Well" said Bennett, CHANGING at
his watch and rising as he turned
20 Elaine. I'm afraid | must go now"
He crossed over to where she stood
Ind shook hands. There was no doubt
hat Bennett was very much smitten
by MS fair client
"Good-by. Mr. Bennett" she muir
nured. and ! thank GU so much for
What you have done for me today"
But there was something lifeless
bout the words She turned quickly
o Craig, who had remained standing.
Must you go too Mr.. Kennedy
he asked. noticing his position
TIN afraid Mr.. Jameson and / must
ct back on the job before this Clutch
lg Hand gets busy again" he replied
oh, hope you've get them sooni"
ne exclaimed. and there was nothing
feless about the way she gave Craig
er hand as Bennett. he enc left .
oment later
Nhen We approached our door. now.
raig pauset by pressing little
button he caused a panel
he vail outside to loosen. disclos- a
& small boxlike plate In the wall s
Iderneat.
n MAS tout foot long and perhaps k
ur inches ~I'ie Through il ran a h
go or rar.r which unroiled from one =
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