Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-03

case and explained young Gentry's en-
tanglement Herewith. In conclusion
he told her what he wanted her to
do.
See Miss Gladys Rutherford, and
learn If you can whether she is keep
ing back anything concerning Gen.
try. All know about her is"
Not much. Of course" Helen inter
rupted with grand air; you lack my
| superior advantages. Her father has
codes and coolies of money. and her
| name is in the society columns every
day. The family resides in Hyde
Park"
We'll. use your own judgment as
to how you shall approach her; but
learn everything about Gentry that
you can. I'll wait till hear from you
before l try to do anything"
The afternoon was pretty we'll ad-
vanced when Miss Bertel returned
from her mission. She went immedi-
ately to Felix Hazards room and seat
ed herself opposite him with his table
desk between them.
When" she asked, did Howard
Gentry arrive in Chicago?"
Il thought Id told you. 1t was
Wednesday"
You are mistaken. 1t was Tues
day night. That detail is the one bit
of information that Miss Gladys Ruth
erford can add to the case. On Tues
day night he telephoned her that, as
the hour was late, he was putting up
at the Palmer house. and that he
would see her at ten the following
morning. Since then she has heard
nothing from him and all her attempts
to get into communication with him
have failed. She is beside herself
with anxiety"
An appreciable pause signified Haz-
ards puzzlement, then he spoke.
Might it not be she who Is mis-
taken" he began; but Helen's deci-
sive negative headshake checked him
NO" she added; "she loves him"
Hazard considered.
Il suppose" he said presently. I'VE
can't find anybody at the Palmer
house at this time of night who was
on duty late Tuesday night; we'll pos
sibly have to wait ourselves till to-
| night to learn anything there. Any
how, his arrival Tuesday night in
stead Of Wednesday may be of no
particular significance Want to go
over to the detective bureau and find
out whether the dicks over there know
anything worth while?"
I'm wild yuh." mimicked the girl
Besides. l may still prove useful.
Miss Rutherford supplied me with a
list Of every address in Chicago she
could think of where Mr. Gentry might
be likely to have business or likely to
call for any reason"
Good girl! never thought Of
that" His approval was SO fervent
that Helen breathed a deep sigh, and.
with mock occurrences asked:
Dear Felix, whatever in the world
would become of you were it not for
me"
To which he replied in sober earn.
estness:
Heaven alone knows"
Arrived at the detective bureau,
their first inquiry was for finger
prints None had been discovered;
but an accurate description of the
stolen jewels and coins was obtained
why are you horning in on this
case?" the detective sergeant demand
ed Of Hazard-meaning. by the pro-
noun, the Sutherlands.
Hazard regarded him speculatively.
In a moment he smiled pleasantly.
ITO see that there is no miscarriage
of justice. It's a serious matter. you
know"
The other was frankly suspicious
and skeptical, and expressed his doubt
of the good faith of Hazards inten-
tons by grunt-
well. don't forget" warned the de-
tective-sergeant, I'VE have the Indian
sign hung on that young swell; he's
our meat"
I'll not forget" was Hazards smil-
ing reply. that you say So"
AS he and Helen left the detective
bureau and proceeded south in La
Sale street, the girl observed:
"One thing sure: the police really
haven't the slightest idea where How
ard Gentry is"
mo. they. haven't And they are
afraid we'll tag him before they do"
His thin face widened in a grin. 1T
would be joke If they didn't know
what to do with him-if they do make
the pinch"
What do you mean?"
I've an idea the young man can
keep them guessing. Right now.
though, 1t looks pretty dark for him;
yet there is one factor in his favor
that made me say what just did
1T is: he was not obliged to frisk
his uncle's safe to get the $20,000-if
his uncle didn't tell that simply to
shield him"
Or" appended Helen, there may
be something behind this affair that
forces him to remain under cover.
Something unforeseen may have
turned up Unexpectedly that caused
him to make a hurried getaway"
I'VE haven't q hint of anything of
the kind yet. We might "a
we'll 60 round to the Palmer house.
It's a bit early for the night force, but
We might pick up something"
As Hazard had guessed. thew did