The Washington herald., 1916-06-11

slatern winked. $50 THAT you can keep me in
med Of his plans. Donf you see nv drift? II
l can make him think you are devoted TO his
orm plans, you can let me know in advance Of
thing in the wind"
Gee, but you are smart - cried Mona admir-
"oh, they will have to get up early to get
,ad of Sam Slatern !" admitted the Boss. nat
g his chest.
Mona promised to meet him at Madame
tro's place for little informal luncheon at
IN, and hurried back TO her apartment wh.re
found Mary waiting for her.
"Quick!" she commanded The time has
ne for you to take your part. Are you ready?-
Try me" said Mary, impatiently few
nutes later the two separated, Mary TO repair
job printers, and Mona to make her way
leisurely to Madame Sutro's slatern was
found the trio gathered around cosy table
in Madame sutro's own room, enjoying a
really delicious menu.
slatern was obliged to leave hurriedly
before the colored maid served the dessert.
but he remained long enough to give further
evidence of the his admiration he was be-
ginning to have for Mona. In fact Madame
sutro, after his departure, patted the girl on
the shoulder, and told her confdentislly "If
you keep up, dearie, you will have Dan Stat
ern eating out Of your hand"
Mona laughed, and her confusion was
establishment. Mona followed, for she had a
very definite idea as 10 the identity of the
new customer. II was Mary. Mona did not
show herself during the interview that fol-
lowed-an interview having TO do with an ap-
pointment for the first Of a series Of facial
messages. Mary took her departure, with a
promise to return for her treatment in an
hour. AS the door closed behind her, Mona
sprang into the waiting-room, and called 20
Madame Sutro.
Who was that woman? ?" she demanded
The Madame gave her neatly printed
card, which Mary had left, and on which
Mona read the name, Mrs. Reginald Trsvers
Wentworth" She looked up with a gasp.
she is putting one over on you," she
snapped. Her real name is Doris Greene
and she is detective for Carson"
Madame beckoned the girl back to her
private Office, and got Slstern on the tele-
phone. The Boss swore at this new evidence
Of Carsons persistence, and asked to talk
to Mona.
Can you follow the woman and dis
cover what she is up to?" he asked.
"surest thing you KNOW
Then do II I'll be there when she
comes back" And slatern hung back the re-
ceiver with jerk. Mona hurriedly told
Madame sutro of slatern's Instructions. and
made quick exit, leaving Madame TO revolve
gloomily the prospect of another raid"
Mona found no difficulty In picking up
hary's trail. In fact the other girl was wait
ing for her at q corner drug store, and the
two enjoyed a pleasant hours chat, while
waiting for the time of Mary's appointment
at the Beauty Parlors.
When the two girls separsted, Mary made
way back leisurely to Madame Sutro's, and
ma followed short distance in her rear TO
intain the deception. Mary found the pro-
etress awaiting her with q smiling cordiality,
she was conducted at once to one of tn.
vate booths, where the Madame insisted on
ing her the first treatment with her own
Ids.
Hardly had Mary taken her departure, with
promise to return the next dav for another
atment when Madame Sutro darted again 70
telephone. Mona, returning to slatern's Office,
ched the desk of the political boss Just az the
'prietress called him on the wire.
The new girl is right! That woman is
ective l watched her spying around the place
en- she thought was out What shall l do?"
Slatern pondered the question for moment.
ell have to get her out Of the way! II she
mes back tomorrow, we'll take care that she
,sn't leave"
He hung back the receiver and from q
Iwer of his desk took a small phial of whitish
vder. BE tapped it with wink
This is haladrone." he explained "A little
this will put our friend out of commission
re quickly than chloroform!"
Mona shuddered, as she recalled the tales she
heard Of the powers Of the drug, and realized
efects-if the slightest hitch occurred in her
ing plans. She compressed her lips tightly as
took her departure. They were playing with
desperate and cunning foe-one whom they
uld have to fight with his own weap pons II they
,ed for success!
Carson heard Mons's report of the converss-
with plainly worried air. Il don't like I''