Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1915-06-18
FOURTH EPISODE
The Frozen safe.

ne FROZEN care.
Kennedy swung open the door OF
our taxicab as we pulled up. safe at
last. before the Dodge mansion. after
the rescue of Elaine from the brutal
Vaccinations OF the Clutching HIND
BENNETT was on the step Of tn cab
each side OF Elaine. they ass.sted her
out Of the car and up the steps to the
house.
Elaine's Aunt Josephine was wait
Ing for us in the drawing-room. very
much worried The dear old lady was
quite scandalized as Elaine excitedly
told OF the thrilling events that had
just taken place.
And 10 think hey--actually--car
ried you" she exclaimed. Mortified.
adding. And ] not"
But MIR. Kennedy came along and
saved me Just In time." interrupted
Elaine with smile II was well
chaperonedl"
Aunt Josephine turned to Craig,
gratefully. How can ever thank you
enough. Mr.. Kennedy" she said fer
vently
Kennedy was quite embarrassed.
With a smile. Elaine perceived his
discontinue. not at all displeased by It.
Come into the libraryl" she cried
gayly, taking his arm i've something
to show you
Where the old safe. which had been
burnt through. had stood. was now
brand new safe OF the very latest
construction and design--one OF those
globular safes that look and are so
formidable.
Here is the new safe" she pointed
out brightly 1T is not only proof
against explosives. but between the
plates Is lining that is proof against
thermit and even that oxyacetylene
bowppe by which you rescued me
from the old boiler II has a time
clock. too. that will prevent Its being
opened at night, even II any one should
learn the combination"
They stood before the safe mo.
ment. and Kennedy examined Il close
ly with much interest
WOuuerIul' ne ADMIRED.
Il knew you'd approve OF IT, cried
Elaine, much pleased Now I have
something else TO show YOU"
She paused at the desk. and from a
photographs They we're very hand
some photographs OF herself.
Much more wonderful than the
safe" remarked Craig earnestly Then.
hesita,ing and triAe embarrassed.
he added. May may have one?''
III you care for It," she said. drop
ping her eyes then glancing up at him
{ iickly
Care for tit" he repeated. 1T will
be one OF the greatest treasures"
She slipped the picture quickly into
an envelope Come. she interrupted.
Aunt Josephine. will be wondering
where we are she-she's demon
chaperon."
Bennett, Aunt Josephine and my.
self we're talking earnestly as Elaine
and Craig returned
That morning ! had noticed Ken
nedy fussing some time at the door
OF our apartment before we went over
20 the laboratory AS nearly as |
could make out he had placed some.
thing under the rug at the door out
into the hallway, 80
Well" said Bennett. glancing at
his watch and rising as he turned
20 Elaine. Elm afraid must go now"
He crossed over to where she stood
and shook hands. There was no doubt
that Bennett was very much smlttcn
by his fair client
'Good-by, Mr. Bennett" she muir
INJURED, and | thank GU so much for
what you have done for me today"
But there was something lifeless
about the words She turned quickly
20 Craig, who had remained standing
Must you go too, Mr. Kennedy"
she asked, noticing his position.
"Tm afraid Mr.. jameson and must
get back on the Job before this Clutch.
fng Hand gets busy again" he replied
reluctantly
"Oh, hope you've get them SOON"
she exclaimed. and there was nothing
lifeless about the way she gave Craig
her hand. as Bennett. he enc left q
moment later
When We approached our door. now,
Craig pause, by pressing a little
concealed button he caused panel
IL he wall outside to loosen. disclos-
ing a small. boxlike plate in the wall
pndcrneat'
5 AZ Was az out foot long and perhaps
fcss inches vide Through u ran
piece NJ ,'aper which unrolied from one
col ass souns 40 on another. actu'