The record. [volume] (St. Maries, Idaho) 1913-1918, 1915-01-29

Gu lOI NOIlDu 10 lcdu the uJlCs
It was nothing more than one of
those love orders to come and call at
once. And she had made Jones ven
ture into town with it! The reporter
smiled and put the note away tenderly.
And then he caught Jones smiling, too.
Pm going to marry her, Jones'"
"That remains to be seen," replied
the butler, not unkindly.
well, anyhow, thanks for bringing
the note But I've got to disappoint
her tonight. I'm off In a deuce Of
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-byl"
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 un-
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. Nortons 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 If not, he would never bother
any one 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 it would be wise to call
there. Jim nodded his thanks and set
! off 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 Braines
suburban establishment He went
there occasionally to hibernate, as il
were. to grow a new skin when close
pressed. The caretaker was a man
rightly called Samson lie was a
bruiser Of the bouncer type
1t was fast work for Braine to gel
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 tina
internal cleverness which had Ions
since made him terror to the police
who were looking for ten differen
men instead of one He knew tina
Norton would understand Instant.
that he was not the general; but Oh
the other hand he would not know
that he was addressing Braine.
So the arch-conspirator waited; ant
so Norton arrived and was ushere'
into the room. A single glance wa
enough to satisfy the reporter, Away
keen eyed and observant
q wish to see General Henderson,
he said politely.
General Henderson is doubtless a
his own house" o
"Ahl"
Don't be alarmed 80 yet" sal
Braine smoothly.
q am not alarmed" replied Morton
II am only chagrined Since Genera
Henderson is not to be found her
l must be excused"
q will excuse you presently"
"Ahl begin to see."
Indeed" Knocked Braine.
81 have tumbled or walked into
trap"
"a keen mind like yours must hav
recognized that fact the moment 20
discovered 1 was not the general"
81 am indebted to the Black HUI
dred?" coolly.
Precisely We do not wish you il
Mr. Norton"
ITO be sure, mol" ironically. "Whs
with falling safes, poisoned cigarettes
and so forth, I can readily see thl
you have my welfare at heart. Whl
puzzled me was the suddenness wit
which these affectionate signs ceased
You're a man Of heart, said Brain
with genuine admiration. these a
fectionate signs, as you call then
ceased because for the time being yC
1 ceased to be a menace. You hay
5 become that once more. and here yc
arel"
: And what are you going to do wit
p me now that you have got me?"
There viii be two courses" Brain
reached into a drawer and drew Of
: thick roll Of bills. There are hel
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