The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-01-22

There was no opposition. Every one
was glad to have some one else under
take the task of removing one of the
hated and feared name of Larnigan.
At the reception. which was held
that night. Ben and Tom were late In
arriving. But Tom. making good use
of his eyes and his ears alike, man
aged to pick up some information that
seemed likely to be of value later.
While he was so engaged Travers made
n point of talking to Ayers and ex-
pressed great sympathy with the tex
tile magnate i'm connection With the
labor troubles at his mills.
1.-THE better you treat 'em the more
they want" said Ben in pursuance Of
his plan to catch Ayers OH his guard.
81 believe in sweating them! Work
ing people are meant to work, not to
strike for more money"
you're a man after my own henrt!
laughed Ayers. entirely without suspi-
cion that Ben was only leading him
on. "Why. they've even begun to
threaten me personally. Look here!
Here's a letter got the other day"
From his pocket he pulled the note
that Tom had sent him and smoothed
1t out for Ben to read.
"Id like to meet the man who wrote
that" he snarled. I'D show him
whether or not 1t was safe to threaten
me, the hound, But he'll keep out of
my way. you'll see
TON Larnigan." said Ben. seeming
to be vastly surprised. why. my old
partner here is always talking about a
man of that name. Maybe he can find
him for you. Shall l ask hlm?"
| Ayers nodded. And Tom. coming
up, grinned sourly at the sight OF the
note.
know him? I should say so. the
skunkr' he said. saw him tonight"
But he's no friend Of yours. eh?"
chuckled Ayers.
"Friend?" snapped Tom. mo, sir
Tf you'll excuse your friend I've got
a proposition to make to him." said
Ayers silkily. He led the way to his
library. Look here" he said. IF
you'll bring that man Larnigan here
to me III pay you $1,000. cash down.
tonight. That's all l want. You need
not do anything more"
Easy money! said Tom, grinning.
I'll 90 out now and see IL l can find
him.
Go, and good luck to you!" said
Ayers. greatly excited.
Tom. as he reached the street, was
amused.
But | guess I'd do well to have
some one with me II go back" he
reflected. Il mightn't get In other
wise. and want to talk with Mr.. G.
Wood Ayers when he's alone"
He hung about for time. wishing
he knew some one who would be will
ing to impersonate him for few mo-
ments. He dared not trust stranger.
He was afraid that he might encounter
some spy. And. while he waited. by
the strangest of condolences he saw an
automobile pass. in the back seat Of
which sat Dorothy Maxwell. Had he
only known the truth he would have
stopped that car at the risk Of his own
life.
For I'm It Dorothy was going to save
him. as she believed. Deeply suspi-
cious of Stone. she had been watching
him. and she had learned that Stone.
afraid that Ayers would fail. had sent
Dunn. the successor Of the dead bully.
Black. to attack Tom at Lyndham.
One OF his women spies had spotted
Tom. and had reported after Ayers
had promised to take care of Tom.
She was to go with two thugs and
point Tom out to them.
Dorothy, determined to save Bruce's
brother, disguised herself as this wOm-
an and succeeded in being taken along
in the car in her place. 1t was as she
set out upon this errand that Tom saw
her. and sneered at the sight of her.
! since he had recognized her ut once.
However. he dismissed Dorothy from
| his mind. And at last he decided to
risk returning alone to Ayres' house.
| Until. as he neared It. he came upon
n young man Keeling. plainly helpless
from drink.
THE very man" thought Tom.
Here. bucko." he said. taking the
young fellows arm. "I'll look after
you"
"Mush 'blished," said the young fel.
low. He went along as meekly as II
Tom had been his oldest friend
Toms plan worked to perfection.
"Ah, you got him. Good" cried
Ayers. Here, take him in and pitch
him on to that sofa. III settle with
you before talk to you"
Tom obeyed. Then he followed
Ayers into the library.
Keep your money" he said. "Fv,
tricked you, Mr.. Ayres. It's that an
Tom Larnigan."
Ayers staggered to his feet.
"Youy" he cried. my God, who Il
the other MANI"
. He leaped for the door. And Tom
following. saw that the couch ha,
mysteriously closed. Suddenly he I'm
derstood. The sofa was 'murde
couch" designed to close and kill 1t