The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-03-11
FOURTH EPISODE
The Frozen Safe.

The Frozen Safe.
Kennedy swung open the door OF
our tsxicab as we pulled up. safe at
last. before the Dodge mansion. after
the rescue OF Elaine from the brutal
Vaccinations of the Clutehing Hand.
Bennett was on the step of the cab
in moment. and together, one on
each side OF Elaine, they assisted her
out of the car and up the steps to the
house.
Elaire's Aunt Josephine WAS wait
ing for us in the drawing-room, very
much worried. The dear old lady was
quite scandaliEed as Elaine excitedly
told of the thrilling events that had
Just taken place,
And 10 think they-actually-car-
ried you" she exclaimed. horrihed.
adding, And not
But Mr. Kennedy came along and
saved me Just in time" interrupted
Elaine with smile. Il was we'll
chaperoned."
Aunt Josephine turned to Craig.
gratefully, How can ever thank you
enough, Mr.. Kennedy" she said fer
vently
Kennedy was quite embarrassed.
With smile, Elaine perceived his
discontinue. not at all displeased by il.
Come into the library" she cried
gsyly. taking his arm, I've something
70 show you"
Where the old safe. which had been
burnt through. had stood. was now
a brand-new safe of the very latest
construction and design-one of those
slooulsr safes that look and are so
formidable.
Here is the new safe" she pointed
out brightly. 1t is not only proof
against explosives, but between the
plates is a lining that is proof against
thermit and even that oxyaeetylene
blowpipe by which YOU rescued me
from the old boiler II has a time
clock, too. that will prevent its being
ynpened al night even if any one should
learn the combination"
They stood before tbs safe a mo-
ment, and Kennedy examined it close
ly with much interest.
Wonderful" he admired.
Il knew you'd approve of it," cried
Elaine, much pleased, Now | have
something else to show YOU"
She paused al the desk. and from a
drawer took out portfolio OF large
photographs They were very hand
some photographs Of herself
Much more wonderful than the
safe. remarked Craig earnestly. Then.
hesitating and a tribe embarrassed.
he added, May may l have oner"
IF you care for it," she said. drop
ping her eyes, then glancing up at him
quickly.
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
wi where we are she-she's demon
Bennett. Aunt Josephine and my
self were talking earnestly as Elaine
and Craig returned
That morning ] had noticed Ken
redy fussing some time at the door
of our apartment before we went over
TO the laboratory. AS nearly as / i
could make out he had placed some
thing under the rug at the door out
into the hallway.
Well" said Bennett. glancing at
his watch and rising as he turned
10 Elaine. I'm afraid must go now"
He crossed over % where she stood
and shook hands There was no doubt
that Bennett was very much smitten
by his fair client.
'Good-by. Mr.. Bennett she muir
INJURED. and / thank you so much for
what you have done for me today"
But there was something lifeless
about the words. She turned quickly 4
to Craig. who had remained standing. I
Must you 60 too. Mr.. Kennedy"
Ehe asked. noticing his position.
I'm afraid Mr.. Jameson and | must
get back on the Job before this Clutch
ing Heno gets busy again" he replied 4
reluctantly.
oh. hope you've get them soon,"
she exclaimed. and there was nothing
Efcless about the way she gave Craig
her hand. as Bennett. he and left a .
moment later.
When we approached our door, now,
Craig paused. BY pressing a little 4
concealed button he caused a panel /
n the wall outside to loosen. disclos-
Ing small. boxlike plate in the wall |
cRierneat,.
Ii was about foot long and perhaps
four inches wide. Through il ran .
piece of paper v hich unrolled from one
coil and wound up on another, actu-