Omaha daily bee., 1915-02-07

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Il in the they had brought for the purpose.
They lifted 1t up and started TO carry it out.
"Be careful" cautioned the thrifty Jennings.
Rusty, now recovered, was barking and shifting
at the armor.
''Hdck the mutt off," growled one man.
The other did so, and Rusty snsrled and snapped
at him. Jennings took him by the collar and held
him as the repairers went out, loaded the srmor
on the wagon, and drove off.
Scarcely had they gone, while Jennings straight
ened out the dsarranged library when Rusty be-
gan jumping about. barking furiously Jennings
looked at him in amazement the dog ran to the
window and leaped out.
He had no time to look. after the dog though,
for at that very instant he heard a voice calling,
Jennings, Jennings!"
1t was Marie, almost speechless. He followed her
as she led the way to Miss Elaine's room There
Marie pointed mutely to the bed.
Elaine not there.
There, too, were her clothes, neatly folded, a.
Marie had hung them for her.
Something must have happened to her." walled
Marie.
Jennings was now thoroughly alarmed.
Meanwhile the express wagon outside driv-
ing off, with Rusty tearing after it.
What's the matter?" cried Aunt Josephine.
coming IN where the footman and the maid were ar
guing what was to be done.
She gave one look at her bed, the clothes and
the servants.
Call Mr.. Kennedy" she cried in alarm.
elaine is gone-no one knows how or where"
announced Craig, he leaped out of bed that
morning to answer the furious ringing of tele-
phone bell.
y 1t was very early, but Craig dressed hurriedly,
and followed best could, for he had the start
of me, teless and colarless.
When arrived at the Dodge house Aunt jose
phine and Marie were fully dressed. Jennings let
us in.
What has happened?" demanded Kennedy
breathlessly.
While Aunt Josephine tried to tell him, Craig
was busy examining the room.
Let US the library" he said at length.
Accordingly down to the library went. Ken
nedy looked about He seemed to miss something
where is the armor2" he demanded.
why, the men came for 1t and took It away to
repair" answered Jennings.
Kennedys brow clouded in deep thought
Outside we had left taxi waiting The door
was open and a new footman, James, was sweeping
the rug, when past him flashed dishevelled hairy
streak.
We we're all standing there still as Craig ques-
toned Jennings about the armor. With a yelp
Rusty tore frantically into the room. A moment he
stopped and barked. We all looked at him in sur
prise. Then, as one moved, he seemed to sim
gle out Kennedy He seized Craigs coat In his teeth
and tried to drag him out
Here, Rusty-down, sir, down!" called Jen-
nings.
mo; Jennings, no." interposed Craig. whats
the matter, old fellow?"
Craig patted Rusty. whose big brown eyes
seemed mutely appealing. Out Of the doorway he
went, barking still. Craig and followed while
the rest stood in the vestibule.
Rusty was trying to lead Kennedy down the
street.
wait here" called Kennedy to Aunt Josephine.
as he stepped with me on the running board of the
cab. 60 on. Rusty; good dog!"
Rusty needed no urging. With an eager yelp he
started off, still barking, ahead of us, our car fol-
lowing. On We went much to the establishment of
those who were on the street at such early hour
1t seemed miles that we went, but at last we
came to a peculiarly deserted looking house. Here
Rusty turned in and began scratching at the door,
We jumped off the cab and followed.
The door was locked when we tried It. and from
inside we could get no answer We put our should
ers to 1t, and burst 1t in. Dusty gave leap for
ward with Joyous bark.
We followed more cautiously. There were
pieces of armor strewn all over the floor. Rusty
shifted at them and looked about, disappointed,
then howled.
looked from the armor to Kennedy in blank
Amusement.
"Tlaine kidnapped-in the armor," he
cried
He was right. Meanwhile, the armor repairers
had stopped at last at this apparently deserted
house. a strange sort of repair shop Still keeping
IL wrapped in blankets. they had taken the armor
cut OF the wagon and now laid IT down on an old
broken bed Then they had unwrapped it ami
taken off the helmet.
There was Elaine!
She had been stupefied, bound and gagged
Piece after piece of the armor they removed. find
Ing her still only conscious.
Ssh! What's that?" cautioned one OF the men,
They paused and listened. Sureenough, there
was sound outside. They opened the window
dog was scratching on the door, en-
ieaVoring to get in. 1t Rusty.
Il think it's her dog" said the man. turning.
Wed better let him In. Someone might see him.