The Raymer enterprise., 1915-06-03
FOURTH EPISODE
The Frozen Safe.

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our taIicab as we pulled up, safe at
last, before the Dodge mansion, after
the rescue OF Elaine from the brutal
Vaccinations OF the Clutching Hand
Bennett was on the step OF the cab
In a 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 walt.
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 they-actually-
ried youi" she exclaimed, Mortified,
adding. And | not"
But Mr.. Kennedy came along and
saved me Just In time" interrupted
Elaine with a smile. Il was we'll
chaperonedl"
Aunt Josephine turned to Craig,
gratefully. How can ever thank you
enough. Mr.. Kennedy" she said fer
yently
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
a 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
thermlt and even that oxyacetylene
blowpipe by which you rescued me
from the old boiler Ii has time
clock, too, that will prevent its being
opened at night, even II any one should
learn the combination.
They stood before the safe a mo.
ment and Kennedy examined it close.
ly with much interest.
Wonderful" he admired.
Il knew you'd approve of IT," cried
Elaine, much pleased Now have
something else to show you"
She paused at the desk, and from a
drawer took out portfolio OF large
photographs They were very hand.
some photographs OF herself
Much more wonderful than the
safe, remarked Craig earnestly Then,
hesitating and tribe embarrassed,
he added. May I-may | have one7"
III you care for It," she said. drop
ping her eyes. then glancing up at him
quickly.
Care for IT." he repeated. 1T will
be one OF the greatest treasures"
She slipped the picture quickly into
IN envelope Come, she Interrupted.
Aunt Josephine will be wondering
where we are She-she's a 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
to the laboratory, As nearly as
could make out he had placed some
thing under the rug at the door out
into the hallway
Well said Bennett, glanciug at
his watch and rising as he turned
to Elaine, I'm afraid must go now. E"
He crossed over to where she stood
and shook hands. There was no doubt
that Bennett was very much smltten
by his fair client
"Good,by, Mr. Bennett" she mur,
INJURED and thank you SO much for
what you have done for me today"
But there was something lifeless
aoout the words She turned quickly
70 Craig. who had remained standing.
Must you go too, Mr.. Kennedy"
abe asked, noticing his position.
Tim afraid Mr. jameson and must
get back on the job before this Clutch
ing Hand gets busy again" he replied
reluctantly
"Oh, hope you've get them soont"
she exclaimed, and there was nothing
hfeless about the way she gave Craig
her hand, as Bennett, he and left a
moment later.
When we approached our door, now,
Craig paused By pressing little
concealed button he caused panel
In the wall outside to loosen. disclos.
Ing a small. boxlike plate in the wall
underneati.,
1t was about foot long and perhaps
four inches vide, Through II ran a
piece Of paper which unrolled from one
coil snS wound sp on another. actu-