The Dolores star. [volume] (Dolores, Montezuma County, Colo.) 1901-current, 1915-04-30

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FOURTH EPISODE
The Frozen eass.
Kennedy swung open the door OF
COR taxicab - We pulled up. safe st
last. before the Dodge mansion. aftsr
he rescus Of Elaine from the brutal
Dachinatioas Of the Clutching 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.
Elaine's Aunt Josephine was wait
ing for % In the drawing-room. very
much worried. The dear old lady was
quite scandalised % Elaine excitsdly
told Of the thrilling events that had
just taken place.
And TO think they-actually-car-
ried you!" she exclaimed. horrined.
adding. And not"
But Mr.. Kennedy came along and
saved me just In time" interrupted
Elaine With = smile. Il was we'll
chaperonsd!"
Aunt Josephine turned 70 Craig.
gratefully. How can ever thank you
enough. NJ. Kennedy" she said fer
vently.
Kennedy was quite embarrassed.
With Q smile. Elaine perceived his
aisoomnture. not at all displeased BY II.
Come into the library!" she cried
sayly. taking his arm. 1--WE something
70 show you"
Where the old safe. which had been
burnt through. had stood. was now
Q brand-new safe Of the very latest
eonstruction and design-one Of those
slobular safes that look and are %
formidable.
Here y the new safs." she pointed
sst brightly. IT - not only proof
against explosives. but between the
plates b lining that 10 proof against
thsrmit and even that oxyacetylene
blowpips b. which you rescued me
mon the old boiler. Il has . time
clock. too. that viii prevent its being
opened II aight, even II any one should
leaSn the eombination."
They seeoA before the safe q mo-
nent. aad Kennedy examined II close.
h with much interest
-Wondssful!" be admired.
y knew you'd approve Of H." cried
Elaine. nuch pleased. Now ! have
someshiAg else to show yoN."
6he paused 1t the desk. and from =
drawer took out . portfolio OF large
DAotographs They were very band.
sons photographs OF herseif. Y
sMuch more wonderful than the
safe. remarked Craig earnestly. Then.
hssitating and Q tribe embarrassed.
~ added. May Inlay ! have one!"
IF you care for IT," she said. drop
ping her eyes. then slsncing up at him
quickly.
Care for ~" he repeated. 1T will
- one Of the greatest treasures"
She slipped the picture quickly into
q envelope. Come" she interrupted.
Aunt Josephine will be wondering
where We are. 6he--shes = demon
eAAperon." 4......
Bennett. Aunt Josephine and my.
ell were talking earnestly 90 Elaine
end Craig returned.
That morning ] had noticed Ken.
Dsdy fsssing soms time at the door
g our apartment before Ne went over
- the laboratory. A. nearly % !
eould make out he had placed some
thing under the rug q the door out
INTO The hallway.
"Wsll." said Bennett. giancins u
~ watch asd rising - he turned
- Elaine. TN afraid ] must 20 row"
He creased over 10 where she stood
cd sAook hands. There YES NO doubt
that Bennett was very mach smittsn
~ HE fair client
''Oood-by. Mr.. Bennett" she muir.
INJURED. and I thank you % much fos
what yos have done for me today"
But there was somsthins lifelsss
aoout the words. She turned quickly
- Craig. who he'd remained standing
"Msst you 90 teo. Mr.. ksnnsdys''
80 asked. noticing his position.
I'm afraid Mr.. Jameson and must
eet back on the Job before this Clutch
nag Hand gets busy Asain." he replied
reluctantly.
oh, hope you've ses them soon!"
- exclaimed. and thsrs was nothing
nee1sss about the way she gave Crais
hes hasd. - Bennett. he and ! left q