Omaha daily bee., 1915-01-24

Bennett was on the step Of the cab In a mo-
ment. and together. one ON each side OF Elaine,
they assisted her out Of the and up the steps
the house.
AS they mounted the steps, Kennedy called
back to me, PAY the driver. Walter, pease!"
1t was the first time Had thought of that AS
II happened, had quite a bank roll with me. and
IN my hurry. picked off ten-dollar bill and tossed
il to the fellow. intending to be generous and tell
him to keep the change.
''say!" he exclaimed, pointing at the clock.
"come across--twenty-thre sixty"
Protesting. peeled off some more bills
Having satisfied this veritable anaconda and
gorged his datng appetite for bank notes, turned
TO follow the others. jennings had opened the door
grudge against me or whether he did not me,
he would have closed II before could get there.
/ called and took the steps two at a time.
Elaine's Aunt Josephine was waiting for in
the drawing room. very much worried. The dear
old lady was quite scandalized Elaine excitedly
told of the thrilling events that had just taken
place.
And to think hey--actually--carried you'll"
she exclaimed Mortified. adding, "And not"
but Mr.. Kennedy came along and saved me
just in time" interrupted Elaine with a SMILE 81
was well chaperoned"
Aunt Josephine turned to Craig gratefully.
How can l ever thank you enough. Mr.. Kennedy"
she said. fervently
Kennedy wac quite embarrassed. with a smile,
Elaine perceived his discontinue, not at all dis
pleased by 1t.
Come into the library" she cried gayly TAX
FMS his arm. 'Ive something to show you"
Where the old safe, which had been burnt
through, had stood. brand new safe of
the very latest construction and design-one OF
those globular safes that look and so formida-
Bile.
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 blow
pipe by which you rescued me from the old boiler.
1t has time lock, too that will prevent its being
opened at night. even if anyone should learn the
combination"
They stood before the safe a moment. and Ken
nedy examined it closely with much interest
wonderful" he admired.
Il knew you'd approve Of It," cried Elaine,
much pleased, Now, have have something else
to show you"
She paused at the desk and from drawer took
out a portfolio OF large photographs They we're
very handsome photographs Of herself
Much more wonderful than the SAFE" re-
marked Craig. earnestly. Then, hesltating and
trlfe embarrassed. he added. May I--may have
one?"
III yOa care for it," she said. dropping her
eyes, then glaneing up at him quickly.
Care for it?" he repeated" 1T will be one
OF the greatest treasures"
she slipped the picture quickly into an en-
velope. Come" she interrupted. Aunt Jose
phine viii be wondering where we are. she-she's
q demon chaperone."
Bennett, Aunt Josephine and myself were talk
ine earnestly as Elaine and Craig returned.
We'll" said Bennett CHANGING at his watch and
rising he turned to Elaine. I'm afraid must
so no@.''
He crossed over 70 where she stood and shook
hands. There was no doubt that Bennett was very
much smitten BY bis fair client.
Goodbye. Mr.. Bennett" she murmured, "and
thank ybu 50 much tor what you have done for
me today"
But there was something lifeless about the
verbs. She turned quickly to Craig. WHO had re-
manned standing