The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-07-01

was a peculiar shape flask, open at ths
top. but like vacuum bottle.
"a Dewar flask calculated Craig
What is it?' asked Elaine. appeal
ing to him.
Liquid air." he answered. CAS- II
evaporated, the terrific pressure NJ
expanding air in the safe increased
until 1t blew out the door. That 10
what caused the cold sweating and tina
groans."
We watched him, startled.
On the other side of the portieraa
Michael and Clutching Hand waited
Then, in the general confusion, Clutch.
ing Hand slowly disappeared, foiled
Where did this package come
from?' asked Kennedy of Jennings
suspiciously.
Jennings looked blank.
why" put in Elaine, Michael
brought it to me"
Get Michael" ordered Kennedy.
moment later he returned. 'T
found him. going upstairs" reported
Jennings, leading Michael in.
Where did you get this package?"
shot out Kennedy.
1T was left at the door, sir, by
boy, sir
Question after question could NOT
shake that simple, stolid sentence
Kennedy frowned.
You may CO." he said finally. az If
reserving something for Michael later.
A sudden exclamation followed from
Elaine as Michael passed down tha
hall again. She had moved over to
the desk, during the questioning. and
was leaning against 1t.
Inadvertently she had touched an
envelope. 1t was addressed, Craig
Kennedy"
Craig tore it open, Elaine bending
anxiously over his shoulder, frightened.
We read:
YOU HAVE INTERPRETED FOR
THE LAST TIME. 1T is THE END"
Beneath it stood the fearsome sign
of the Clutching Hand!
The warning of the Clutching Hand
had no other effect on Kennedy than
the redoubling of his precautions for
safety. Nothing further happened that
night, however, and the next morning
found us early at the laboratory.
1t was the late forenoon, when, aft
er hurried trip down to the Office,
rejoined Kennedy at his scientific
workshop.
We walked down the street when 4
big limousine shot past Kennedy
stopped in the middle of remark He
had recognized the car, with a sort of
instinct.
At the same moment l saw a smiI-
ing face at the window of the car It
was Elaine Dodge.
The car stopped in something less
than twice its length and then backed
toward us.
Kennedy, hat of, was at the window
in moment. There were Aunt Jose
phine and Susie Martin, also.
Where are you boys going?" asked
Elaine, with interest. then added with
a gayety that Ill concealed her real
anxiety, I'm so glad to see you-to
see that-er-nothing has happened
from the dreadful Clutching Hand"
Why, we were just going up to our
rooms replied Kennedy.
Cant We drive you around?"
We climbed in and a moment later
were on. The ride was only too short
for Kennedy We stepped out in front
of our apartment and stood chatting
for moment.
Some day / want to show you the
laboratory" Craig was saying.
1t must be so-interesting! ex-
claimed Elaine very enthusiastically.
Think of all the bad men you must
have caught"
Elaine hesitated Would you like
to see it?" she wheedled of Aunt Jose
pline
Aunt Josephine nodded acquiescence,
and moment later we all entered the
building.
"You--you are very careful since
that last warning?" asked Elaine as
we approached our door
More than ever-now," replied
Craig. Il have made up my mind to
win"
Kennedy had started to unlock the
door, when he stopped short.
See he said. this is precaution
nave Just installed. l almost forgot
in the excitement"
He pressed panel and disclosed
the boxlike apparatus.
This is my kinograph, which tells
me whether have had any visitors III
my absence. II the pen traces