The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-01-27

5e25 worked secretly and IN his
own way. 1t was like Wilkerson to
respect Il fellow crooks special meth
DDS and mannerisms. He never inter-
fered with an expert when that expert
was working for him.
But he could not refrain from fur-
tive glance in the lobby Of the hotel.
He saw John Dorr there. still bearing
the bruises and burns gained in the
wreck of the auto truck. He stared at
him, for there was something uncanny
III seeing in the flesh the man he had
thought to have killed. Then he went
swiftly away. as Ruth came out OF the
elevator and Joined Dorr.
At supper both Ruth and John were
silent, not only from weariness. but
because they had not settled things
vet, Everett hadn't been seen nor any
preparations mndcsfor the raising Of
the money needful to improve the"Mas
ter Key mine. So by mutual consent
they madeM shogt meat Of 1t. In the
lobby they sat and talked little while,
but presently Ruth had 10 confess that
she was worn out.
..Of course you are" said John re-
pentantly. I'm take you right up and
turn you over to your maid. y good
nights rest will set you on your feet
again."
II shall dream of that horrible China
mani she murmured. shuddering
Don't let that worry you" he said
comfortingly. II have Il room right
near yours, and If you want help I'll
be there"
She thanked him. and together they
entered the elevator and were lifted. to
their floor In the hallway Ruth grave
ly shook hands and said Good night y
John tried to hold her little hand long
cr than was nccdful. but she shook
her head and slipped away to her own
room. just down Il short hall. He
watched her open the door and turned
to so to his own room when a thought
struck him. and he called gently,
Ruth"
She came back quietly. I'm so glad
you called me-" she said, with evident
nervousness. after all, it's ridiculous
~ early,to so to bed. Let's go for Il
ride some more
They went out through Golden Gate
park and after Il brief stop on the
bright beach came back into town by
way Of the Presidio.
Ruth was now Quoted, and as they
got out at the hotel she sighed hap
PLY.
"That was beautiful, john" she said.
At the desk the clerk handed John 4
note addressed in grabbed hand. He
tore it open, glanced ut the contents
and turned to Ruth.
"Old Tom Kane got here tonight!'
lie exclaimed. He came while we
were out and left this note for me-"
Ruth's face lit up wonderfully.
Whereas he? Where is he?" she de-
manded. II want to see him."
At her door lie left her with hasty
IN be right in as soon as Tom comes,
Ruth
"All right" she called back. and
opened her door as he opened his own.
She paused on the threshold ut the
sight within. \ tall man in a light
mask was delving into the desk aud
rummaging among her papers and be-
longings. At the sight of her he quick
ly thrust a bundle Of papers into his
pocket and slipped toward the open
window. Then Ruth understood and
screamed for help.
John Dorr heard that call and In
three bounds was in her room. She
pointed to the open window. gasping:
THAT way! The thief! He stole the
dceds!"
Without a word Dorr leaped to the
window. 1t opened on a fire escape.
He peered down. No one. He looked
up. A slight figure was mounting
quickly and silently toward tie roof.
Within another instant John had
swung himself out on the ladder ana
was climbing rapidly after the TN
known housebreaker. He paid no at