The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10

him enter, opened the door and went in.
 At a desk sat girl, whose striking individuality, whose cool, self-pos sessed poise at once would have i'm pressed one. Furthermore, and aside from her attractive personality, she was a remarkably pretty girl, with wide, calm gray eyes, a wealth of wavy chestnut hair and a beautiful transparency of complexion that be- tokened perfect health
 This was Miss Helen Bertel. one of the Sutherlands' most valued opera tives. She looked up inQuiringly as Hazard entered, and waited for him to speak.
 Helen" said he, "are you too busy to help me in a little matter?"
 The girl sighed resignedly and laid aside several typewriter sheets which she had been perusing.
 Do have to go anywhere?" she asked
 Not unless you want to. Perhaps I can excite your professional zeal suf- hclently to endure the ordeal of CO., operating with me-"
 For the first time since his entrance the immobility of her handsome face was broken. She wrinkled her nose and stuck out the tip of her tongue at him.
 Rapidly he sketched the Fleuroy 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 l know about her is"
 Not much, of course" Helen inter- rupted with a grand air; you lack my superior advantages. Her father has oodles and bodies of money, and her name is in the society columns every day. The family resides in Hyde Park"
 Well, 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 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?"
 'I thought I'd told you It was Wednesday,"
 You are mistaken. It 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 Helesis deci- sive negative headshake checked him.
 No" she added; she loves him"
 Hazard considered.
 T suppose he said presently, I've cant 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 ard find out whether the dicks over there know anything worth whle?"
 I'm wid yuh," mimicked the girl Besides, may still prove useful Miss Rutherford supplied me with a list of every address in Chicago she could think of where MT Gentry might be likely to have business or likely to call for any reason"
 Good girl! I never thought of 'Ait' HIS dppIONdl NdS SD leTNeut that Helen breathed a deep sigh, and with mock demureness 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 Notwithstanding, by the pro- noun, the Sutherlands
 Hazard regarded him speculatively. In q moment he smiled pleasantly.
 ITO see that there is no miscarriage of justice. It's serious matter, you know"
 Tho otbor woe frorlyIv crcp;o;ou.