The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-02-12
sneerfngIy. Leave this man TO me.
I'll get rid OF him.

There was no opposition. Every one
was glad to have some one else under
take the task OF removing one or 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
a point OF talking TO Ayers and ex.
pressed great sympathy with the tex
tile magnate In connection with the
labor troubles at his mills.
THE better you treat 'em the more
they want" said Ben In pursuance OF
his plan to catch Ayers on his guard.
II believe in sweating them. Work
ing people are meant 10 work, not to
strike for more money"
You're a man after my own heart!'
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
IL out for Ben TO read
I'D like 10 meet the man who wrote
thatw he snarled. I'D show him
whether or not II was safe TO threaten
me. the hound But he'll keep out OF
my way, you'll see
"Tom Larnigan" said Ben. seeming
to be vastly surprised. why. my old
partner here is always talking about
man OF that name. Maybe he can find
him for you. Shall I ask him."
Ayers nodded. And Tom, coming
mp, grInned sourly at the sight OF the
note
Know him? should say 80. the
skunk! he said Saw him tonight"
but he's no friend OF yours. eh?"
chuckled Ayers.
"Friend?" snapped Tom. "No. sir!''
"If you'll excuse your friend I've got
proposition TO make TO him. said
Ayers silkily He led the way to his
library. Look here" he said Tf
you'll bring that man Iarnigan here
to me I'll 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 go out now and see II / can find
him"
Go, and good luck to your said
Ayers, greatly excited.
Tom. as he reached the street. was
amused
But guess Id do we'll TO have
some one with me If | go back" he
reflected II mightn't get in other
wise. and | want TO talk with Mr. c.
Wood Ayers when he's alone"
He hung about for n time, wishing
lie knew some one who would be Will
ing TO impersonate him for few mo-
ments. lie 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 In IL 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 so with two thugs and
point Tom out 10 them.
Dorothy. determined to save Bruce's
brother, disguised herself ms this WON
nm and succeeded in being taken along
In the car in her place. IL was as she
set out upon this crrand that Tom saw
Der, and snecred at the sight OF her,
since he had recognized her at once.
However. he dismissed Dorothy from
his mind. And at last he decided To
risk returning alone to Ayres' house
Until. as he neared r.. he came upon
young man reellng. plainly helpless
from drink.
The very man. thought Tom.
Here buckle" he said. taking the
young fellows arm. "I'll look after
you"
"Mush 'blished," said the young fell
low He went along as meekly as IL
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 10 YOU"
Tom obeyed. Then he followed
Ayers into the library
Keep your money" he said. "T've
tricked you. Mr. Ayres. It's that am
Tom I.arnlgan"
Ayers staggered 60 his feet.
Your he cried MY God. who IL
the other man,
lie leapcd FOR the door. And Tom
following, saw that the couch had
mysterlously closed Suddenly he un.