The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-01-21

sneerlngly. 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 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
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 off his guard.
Il believe in sweating them! Work
Ing people are meant to work, not to
strike for more money"
You're a man after my own heartw
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 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.
I'D like to meet the man who wrote
thatr he snarled. I'D show him
whether or not it 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 a
man OF that name. Maybe he can find
him for you. Shall l ask him?"
Ayers nodded. And Tom, coming
up. grnned sourly at the sight of the
note.
know him? | should say so, the
skunk he said "Saw him tonight"
But he's no friend of yours, eh?"
chuckled Ayers.
"Friend?" snapped Tom. "No, sir!'
Tf you'll excuse your friend I've got
proposition to make to him." said
Ayers silSily. He led the way TO his
library. Look here" he said. "If
youll bring that man Larnigan here
to me I'll pay you $1,000, cash down
tonight, That's all want You need
not do anything more"
Easy money! said Tom, grinning.
"I'u go out now and see If can find
him"
Go, and good luck to your said
Ayers, greatly excited.
Tom, as he reached the street, was
amused.
"But | guess I'd do well to have
some one with me If | go back" he
reelected. 81 mightn't get in other
wise. and want to talk with Mr.. c.
Wood Ayers when he's alone"
lie hung about for time. wishing
he knew some one who would be will
/ ing TO impersonate him for few mo-
mcnts. He dared not trust a stranger
He was afraid that he might encounter
some spy. And. while he waited by
/ the strangest OF condolences he saw IN
automobile pass. in the back seat of
which sat Dorothy Maxwell. Had he
! only known the truth he would have
stopped that car mt the risk of his owl
life.
For I'm IL Dorothy was going to save
him, as she believed. Deeply suspi
cious of Stone. she had been watchins
him, and she had learned that Stone
afraid that Ayers would fail. had SEN
Dunn the successor Of the dead bully
Black. 10 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 60 with two thugs anC
point Tom out to them.
Dorothy. determined to save Bruce''
brother, disguised herself as this WON
an aud succeeded in being taken alon!
i'm the car I'm her place. N was as sh'
set out upon this crrand that Tom saw
7 her and sncercd at the sight of her
since he had recognized her at once.
However. he dismissed Dorothy iron
his mind. And at last he decided &
risk returning alone TO Ayres' house
Until. as he neared II, he came upoi
young man reeling. plainly helples
from drink.
"Thc very manr thought Ton
"ucre, bucko." he said, taking tn
young fellows arm, "Tn look afte
vou"