Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-05

Wentworth glanced around him cue
riously. and his eyes lighted as he
noted camera, and fash light ap:
paratus. already in position. and
trained on the living room.
All that we need now is to wait
until she and Daniels are seated at
their tete-a-tete supper-and then light
rest" chuckIed Mary in apparent giee.
And we will sell the plate to the
highest bidder! said Wentworth with
a srimness which showed that he at
"ii Hush s ie Cautioned u h Mary Nary suddenly,
catching his arm, as a key turned in
the hall lock. The next moment Mona
and Charlton entered the suite, and the
with a show of tenderness, which made
Wentworth smile again in anticipation.
A tempting lunch of cold viands had
already been set on table. Carlton
took the seat, which Mona indicated,
and edged his chair closer to her. as she
inspected the articles of the menu.
Neither had glanced toward the bed
room.
Now" whispered Mary.
Wentworth softly struck a match
and dropped it into the powder, as
Mary flung aside the heavy draperies,
screening the entrance to the living
room: The bright flash of the powder
mingled with a cry of fright from
Mona-and Wentworth stepped into the
outer room, smiling cynically. But his
smile was suddenly frozen.
Carlton was facing him with drawn
revolver.
Hands upr snapped the young
actor.
Wentworth whirled about-to con-
front second revolver in the hands
OF Mary. The girl laughed at the scowI
OF rage on his face.
Caught with the goodsr' she
Knocked.
wentworth bit his lip. glancing COW
ertly around him in an effort to measure
his chances of escape. But he was
shrewd enough to realize that the trap
was secure.
you devil" he growled as Mary
laughed again.
That will do" commanded Carlton.
THE games up. We've got you fair.
your connection with The Tattler, and
your own Judgment must tell you that
we have evidence enough of your
blackmailing methods to send you to
probably care to reckonm
What do you want?" glowered
Wentworth.
"First-Those letters of Mrs. Bur
Tattler out OF business and remove
yourself from this vicinityr
which means, of course. immunity
from the law?' sneered Wentworth.
Not gutter It was Mary who spoke.
You are forgetting the expenses of
the case-and the money you have made
us spend to get you where we wanted
you! think five thousand would about
cover 1T. You can give us a check.
think we can take IL for granted that
you won't stop payment"
Wentworth swore, clenched his
hands as though meditating a bolt for
it-and then bowed ironically.
You win-with my compliments"
Mona stepped to the telephone and
ordered a taxicab.
1--WE may as we'll wind up the busi-
ness in hand now Wen accompany
you to The Tattler sanctum-if you
don't mind"
"As YOU WILL" said Wentworth in
differently.
The duartette descended by way Of
the elevator. Carlton keeping his re-
volver in his outer coat pocket, witn
the muzzle protruding through the
cloth at an angle. which dissipated anv
thought of rush for liberty which
Wentworth might have entertained
Twenty minutes later thev were in
the dingy, paper-littered office IN
which the questionable activities OF
The Tattler were conducted
Wentworth stepped to a safe in the
corner. epun the knob. and tossed
thin packet Of letters on the table.