The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-01-22
snesringly. Leave this man to mo-
IN rot rid Of him~

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III get rid Of him.
There was no opposition. Every ono
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 bis eyes and his ears alike. man
aged 10 pick up some information that
seemed likely to be OF value later.
While be was SO. engaged Travers made
q point OF talking to Ayers and ex-
pressed great sympathy with th6 tex
tilc magAnte In connection with the
labor troubles at his mills.
Tho better you treat 'em the more
they want" said Ben In pursuance or.
his plan to catch Ayers or his guard.
Il believe IN sweating them. Work
ing people are meant to work, not to
strike for more money"
You're man after my own hearth"
laughed Ayers. entirely without suspi-
cion that Ben was only leading him
on why. they've even begun to
threaten me, personally. Look hero!
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
thatv' 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
'T0m 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 ask him?"
Ayers nodded. And Tom. coming
up, grinned sourly at the sight Of the
note.
Know him? l should say so. the
skunk" he said. 'Saw him tonight"
But he's no friend OF yours. eh:"
chuckled Ayers.
"Friend?" snapped Tom. mo. sir"
IF 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 I'll pay you $1,000. cash down
tonight: That's all want. You need
not do anything more"
Easy money! said Tom. grinning.
iii go out now and see if l can find
him."
Go. and good luck to you- said
Ayers. greatly excited.
Tom, rs he reached the street. was
amused.
But guess I'd do well to have
some one with me IL go back" he
reelected. II mightn't get in other
wise, and I want to talk with Mr.. c.
Wood Ayers when he's alone"
He hung about for time. wishing
he knew some one who would be will
ing to impcrsonatc 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 be 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 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 fall. 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 60 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 GRAND that Tom saw
her. and sneered 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 II, he came upon
a young man Keeling. plainly helpless
from drink.
The very man. thought Tom.
Here, bucko." he said. taking the
young fellows arm, an look after
your y,
'Mush 'blished." said the young fell
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. Ill settle with
you before i talk to you
Tom obeyed. Then he followed
Ayers into the library.
Keep your money he said. .rve
tricked you. Mr.. Ayres. It's that am
Tom Larnigan."
Ayers staggered to his feet.
''You?" he cried. MY God. who Is
the other manr'
He leaped for the door. And Tom.
following. saw that the couch had
closed. Suddenly he un-
derstood. The sofa was murder
designed to close and kill it's |
1t was murder Ayers had
murder of an innocent |
man that Tom had. unwittingly. help
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