The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-05-12
stunnIngiy for the opera tonight and
leave the rest to me-"

stunn1ngly Tor the opera tonlgnt ana
leave the rest to me-"
Olga shrugged. She was something
Of a fatalist. This man Of hers had
suddenly gone mad; and one did not
reason with mad people.
What shall I wear?" she asked
calmly.
"Emeralds: they're your good luck
stones. You will 60 to the box before
| do. I'VE got to spend some time at
the curb to be sure that this Servan
chap arrives. And it is quite possible
that our friend Jones will come later.
If not Jones, then Norton. was a
fool not to shoot him when ! had the
chance We could have covered II up
without the least difficulty But |
needed the information about that pa
per. With Norton going to Washing
ton and Jones comforting with this
Servan. I've got to strike quick. II
concerns us, that I'm certain. Perk
up; we've lots of cards in our sleeves
yet. Be at the opera at eight-thirty. Pay
no attention to any one; wait for me.
Remember, shan't write or send any
| phone messages. Be wary Of any trap
like that to get you outside. Now, I'm
off"
Jones approached Florence immedi.
ately after dinner.
Il have important business in the
city tonight. Under no circumstances
leave the house. | shall probably be
| followed. And our enemies will have
need of you far more tonight than at
! any previous time | shall not send
you phone or written message. You
have your revolver. Shoot any strange
man who enters. Well make inquir-
les after"
we are near the end?" whispered
Florence
Very near the end"
And l shall see my father?"
Jones bent his head. If we sue
coed.
There is danger?" thinking of her
lover
There is always danger when |
leave this house. So be good" the but
Ter added with a smile.
And JIM"
He has proved that he can take
care OF himself
Tell him to be very careful
I'll DO so. but it will not be neces-
sary;" and with this Jones set forth
upon what he considered the culminat-
ing adventure.
The usual brilliant crowd began to
pour into the opera. Braine took his
stand by the entrance He waited a
long time, but his patience was re-
warded. A limousine drove up and
out of the door came his man, who
looked about with casual interest. He
dismissed the limousine, which
wheeled slowly around the corner
where it could be conveniently parked.
Then Servan entered the opera.
Braine hurried around to the limou-
sine. The lights, save those demand
ed by traffic regulations, were out
The chauffeur was huddled in his seat.
My man. said Braine, would you
like to make some money!"
How much?" listlessly. The voice
was mulIied.
Twenty"
Good night, sir"
Fifty"
Good night and good morning."
"A hundred"
Now you've got me interested.
What kind of a joy ride do you want?"
mo JOY ride. Listen"
Briefly the conspirator outlined his
needs. and finally the chauffeur
nodded. Five twenties were pressed
into his hand and he curled up in his
seat again.
Servan entered his box In the box
next to his sat handsomely gowned |
young woman. He threw her an idle |
glance, which was repaid in kind.
Later Braine came in and sat down |
beside Olga.
Everything looks like plain sail
ing he whispered.
Olga shrugged slightly.
During the intermission between the |
first and second acts, Servan took the |
rear chair of his box, near the cur
tains. Braine, watching with the eyes
of lynx, suddenly observed the cur
tains stirring. A hand was thrust
through. In that hand was packet of
papers. With seeming Indifference
Servan reached back and took the pa
pers, slowing them away in pocket.
Braine rose at the beginning of the
second act.
where are you going?" asked Olga
nervously
ITO see Otto"
A bold attempt was made to rob
Servan while in the box, but the time
ly arrival of Jim frustrated this plan.
So Braine was forced to rely ON the
chauffeur of the limousine.
AS Farrar's last thrilling note died
away Braine and Olga rose,
Re careful. And come to the apart
ments just as soon as you can"
I'll be careful" Braine declared cas-