Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1915-05-27

Gee. Walter circulated, III gives
me a chill just 10 think OF it,
"Oh. you'd soon get used TO itr'
Wainwright returned indifferently.
Walter shook his head violently.
Yes" he agreed. Il suppose It's all
In the days work; but. just the same,
the idea OF receiving reatening let
ters and all that sort OF dope
Wainwright interrupted. my secre-
tary usually destroys hem At once"
There is one notable exception" Dr.
Forbes observed In his characteristics =
| ly precise manner of speech as he re
folded his hands carefully and smiled
wintry smile. Il refer to the white
card episode"
The white card episode?" Walter re-
peated
Wainwright's face lost it's rather
bored aspect.
! \"Ah. the white cardl" he said thought
| fully. Yes, that is something differ
emit And the white card is still com
/ ing-coming from some very mysteri-
Gus person, a sort OF genius In his
way" He put hand into the breast
pocket of his coat and drew forth "a
bit of white cardboard. which he ex-
tended toward his host. This is one
received yesterday"
Walter. who had examined the card
curiously, looked up in disappointment
as he returned IL to its recipient.
why, there's nothing on II" he com
planned What's the ideaf Is II from
somebody you sent upi"
at carries a message In spite OF its
being blank" Wainwright said somber-
~. AS TO your question, no. 1t Is not
from some one | sent up. I've never
seen the man that sent me this and
the others like 1t, and promises 10 send
me more OF different colors."
Wainwright then proceeded to de-
scribe the Allen murder, the sentence
and the threatening developments
thereafter.
Walters desire for details concern
ing the curious situation outlined by
Wainwright was thwarted by the en-
trance OF Mr.. and Mrs. Blount, pursu-
ant TO Andrews privately conveyed in
structions TO them. Husband and wife
were In evening dress He sprang up.
as his guests rose, and introduced the
twain as his father and mother
I'm right glad to meet any friend
OF my sons" the husband affirmed.
He proved himself my friend last
night" Wainwright said. Blount
chuckled.
Yes. he happened 10 be right on the
job, didn't her,
Mrs. Blount, who did not approve
Of being left out Of any conversation
In her neighborhood, interposed hospi-
tably, as she arranged her ample form
In chair near the guests.
Now, do sit down." she urged and
beamed on nrst the one visitor and
then the other. She felt triumphant
pride 10 her position here as hostess
In metropolitan society and wished
that the members OF the Mothers
club OF Laramie. Wyo.. might see her
now, entertaining thus intimately two
distinguished gentlemen OF New York
city. Wainwright remarked. as he
seated himself in n chair facing his
hostess IL fear we are OBTAINING you
Not bit. you amt" Mrs. Blount
asserted. with forcefulness. Father
and Lucene and were just going out
10 have dinner at some restaurant. aud
we amt In any hurry at ALL
Mr. Blount REINFORCED his wife's
statement.
NO. stree. we amt IN any rush
We've got taxi waiting" the west
erner went on as he opened cigar
case. Let IL wait. | say. Mother and
don't come 10 New York often. and.
when we do come why. darn the ex-
peuse. Eth? Amt that right, MOTHER"
Dr. Forbes made an effort 10 sus-
tain share In the conversation 10y nd.
'rcsenc Blount You come from the
cattle country. ! hear"
1T used 10 he a real cattle coun-
try" was the answer. but nowadays
It's all sheep. It's good business. too.
MI right. though the smell OF those
'ritters is something awful The last
few years have been wonderful. tell
YOU. sir. Why. can remember when
II cents for wool was considered
very good price. But two years ago
we got -. That's some price for raw
wool. believe me. But OF course no
one knows what this new tariT'-
Walter interrupted the speaker with
an admirable imitation OF the pert
sons rude manner toward the father
Now. dad. for heavens sake. don't
you get started on the tariff"
NO. John" Mrs. Blount Uttered. IL
wish had dollar for every hour I've
had to listen to that stuff" She turn.
ed her eyes on Walter Il wish my
dear she said In tones expressive OF
deepest maternal pride. that you'd 20
and ask Lucene to please hurry"
Walter stood up obediently.
Yes. mother" he said. III you will
excuse me 10 our guests" And he
hurried from the room
Blount took advantage ~ the refer
ence To the daughter OF the house TO
enter again into the conversational
arena.
Yes. Mr.. Wainwright and you. doc
tor, we're just naturally some proud
OF that girl Of ours. You might think
four years In France would spoil a
girl SO 1t might-some OF them,
guess. But not our girl! Why, Lucene
is just crazy to get home again-out
To Laramie. Wyo'
II don't know, father" the wife said
doubtfully. I'm afraid she'll never
be really satisfied here I'm her own
country any more"
sI g11aac fhaf'a RIGHT sotd Malta