The Dolores star., 1915-06-18
ELEVENTH EPISODE
the HOUR OF THREE

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THE HOUR OF THREE
With the ominous forefnger Of his
Clutching Hand extended, the Master
Criminal emphasized his instructions
70 his minions.
Perry Bennett, her lawyer. II in
favor again with Elaine Dodge" he
was saying. "9he and Kennedy arc
% the outs even yet. But they
may become reconciled. Then she'll
have that fellow ON our. trail again.
Before that happens We must get her
--sesr'
It was In the latest headquarters
10 which Craig had chased the Grim.
hal, In one Of the toughest parts OF
New York's great river front section.
'Now," went on the Clutching Hand.
Il want you. Slim, to follow them.
Bee what they do-whsre they go. It's
her birthday. Something's bound to
occur that win give you . lead. All
you've got to do 10 to use your head.
Get mef"
! II was, % Clutching Hand had said.
Nlaine's birthday. She had received
many callers and congratulations. I'm
numerabie costly and beautiful to-
kens OF remembrance from her count
less friends and admirers. In the
conservatory OF the Dodge house
Elaine, Aunt Josephine and Susie Mar
tin were sitting discussing not only
the happy occasion. but more, the many
strange events Of the past few wseks.
well. said . familiar voice behind
them, what would . certain blonde
young lady accept ~ . birthday pres
ent from her family lAwyerf"
All three turned In surprise.
"Oh. Mr.. Bennett" cried Elaiaes
How you startled us!"
3 Elaine hesitated. She was thin1lng
not 20 much Of his words ~ Of Ken.
needy. To them all. however, Il
seemed that she was unable 70 make
MP her mind what, in the wealth Of
her luxury. what she would like.
Susie Martin had been wondering
whether. now that Bennett was here,
she was not de trop. ~ she looked, ut
~ wrist watch mechanically. Az
she did DO. en- idea occurred to her.
why not one Of these!" she cried
impulsively. indicating the watch. ia
tAes has some beauties at the shop"
\ .sOh, good" exclaimed Elaine, ''how
sweetl" ~.
,.:Then let's AL 30 to the shop" said
Bennett. 'Miss Martin will personally
conduct the tour. and We shall have
eur, pick Of the finest stock"
II was too gay party to notice .
sinister figure following them in cab.
Chatting with animation. the three
moved over to the watch counter,
while the crook. with determination
not 70 risk missing anything. entered
The shop door. too.
s t'Mr. Thomas" asked Susie ~ her
fAther's clerk bowed to them. please
show Miss Dodge the wrist watches
father was telling about"
Unobserved. the crook walked over
near enough to hear what was going
o..
At last. with much banter and yet
care. Elaine selected one that was In
deed beauty and was about to snap
4 on her dainty wrist when the clerk
interrupted.
Il beg your pardon" he suggested.
but I'd advise you TO leave It to be
regulated, II You please
Reluctantly Elaine handed 1t over
To the clerk.
A moment later they went out and
entered the car again.
A. they did no. Slim, who had been
looking over various things in the
next case a. II undecided, came up to
Tie watch counter. s.sY
Tim making present" he remarked
accidentally to the clerk "How aDput1
tAose bracelet watchesi"
The clerk pulled out some Of the
cheaper ones.
.No." he said thoughtfully. pointing
eata tray In the showcase. something
me those
He ended BY picking out one iden-
ticslly like that which Elaine had re-
0ectsd. and started to pay forsit.
.Bettsr have II regulated" repeated
IL cl6rk.
mo- he objected hastily. shaking
~ h1aA and paying the money quick
". lts . prsssat-and ! want 1t to-
- took the watch and LEFT the store |
nls3edly.
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