Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-05-13

deemed W1nnlngiy Doylsn. NOW ne ne
sat erect In his dinner jacket by the
table on which the cards were display
ed he did justice by his appearance 10
| the judgment OF Andrew In this selec-
ton as the pseudo young gentleman OF
means come out OF the west for trial
OF the metropolitan life. He scowled
heavily. and his jaw shot out sullenly
as the trial of the cards proclaimed his
| luck essness He shot baleful glance
toward the irreproachable manservant,
who for some time had been standing
at little distance in an attitude OF
patient Difference.
We'll. Parker" he snapped, what
the devil are you standing around
waiting forf'
! For you to finish the game. sir"
And then what
ITO take the cards away, sir"
The young man sneered.
"Oh. that's IT, is it, he drawled
You're waiting TO take the cards
away"
Yes. sir Mr.. Andrews orders. sir"
The words, decorously spoken, were
the last straw TO the burden on Wal
ter's patience. With an oath he seized
the pack and threw it violently TO the
floor.
well. take them away, them he
snarled. with an evil grin. He sprang
TO his feet and moved about the room
nervously for minute
"Say. YOU he cried You know
who am, don't your he demanded.
And now there came a subtle change
in the infections OF the menials voice,
though its respectful quality was still
in Evidence There was a vague sug-
gestion OF satisfaction in his tones as
he answered:
"Yes, sir"
Walter muttered a curse.
Kept II TO yourself mighty close,
didn't your he affirmed rather than
Intercepted. "Oh. was on to you the
minute | saw YOU Walter spoke with
some relaxation OF his aggrieved man
per. for II was relief TO cast OF dis
guise in the presence OF this fellow.
But this Mr.. Andrew-tell me. Parker
who il he. anyhow? What's his little
game. ehT'
The anticipa ton OF information from
this source was not 10 be realized.
81 have been with Mr. Andrew for
some time, sir he said with an In
cress ed precision OF utteraDce and a
reversion 20 his customary sir" Il
never ask questions ] simply obey
orders. sir
Hes got 10 show me-" Walter
, stormed. that's all He's got to show
me what this game Is about or III
quit"
Walters gaze foiiewe In sstonish-
ment the figure OF the servant as II
went noiseleesly out OF the room. and
not until Il had vanished into the hall
| did he observe another form which
was standing motionless just within
the doorway-that OF Andrew himself
There was a dead silence while the
Master Mind walked slowly forward
until he stood close face 10 face with
his tool Though he wore livery. as
befitted his pretended place in the
household. there was nothing OF the
servle I'm the clear, cut face aud the
erect body as his keen gray eyes re
garded speculatively the Disconnected
youth before him. His tone was mild
when he spoke. hut he ran In II an un
dertone OF menace.
"You won't continue
Walter had recourse 10 buster.
NO. WON'T he declared grufiiy
You heard me say II the first time
didn't your
, Very we'll then" Andrew vouch
! safed. still in that voice OF omiDoui
calm 81 suppose that must motif,
, the Pinkertons 40 that you may return
10 your former condtion-the condition
, in which found you. Shall r.
, The young man labored TO preserve
, an undaunted demeanor.
= AT least" be voucbsafed sulkily. &c
should know where / was"
'Oh. there could be no doubt a. d
that" Andrew conceded with a grin
. smile. And you would know you
destination also for certaiDty-SinI
Sing"
, Andrew wasted no time In pleading
. Instead. he went to the telephone a
, one end OF the long library table an'
spoke into the transmitter:
Hello Give me 100 Rector"
/, The voice Of Walter sounded swiftly
Say. what's that NUMBER
4 The Master Mind turned from tn
n telephone in leisurely fashion and rs
g gsrded the young man with cold dis
a dain. He placed hand over the trans
e mitter and replied with signincsn
4 brevity. though quite without emphs
v sis:
v 'arhe Pinkertons"
Al wait, Andrew; wait!- Walter crts
Il desperately. I'm stick" he sal
a family.
Dr. Andrew put down the instrument an
q once again faced Walter Now, hi
d face was menscing. Hereafter. pleas