Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-12
Haschins the Plot at Madame SutrO's

womans suppressed scream rang
through the building. to be smothered
the next instant.
a curse. but Mona pretended to be un-
conscious of anything out of the or
dinary, although she was straining her
cars in the hope of a repetition OF
the cry. 1t had come apparently from
q room below, and there was no doubt
that a rough hand had silenced the
mouth from which 1t had burst. Was
1t the same woman who had called in
vain from the covered taXi-cab? She
saw that Slatern was watching her COW
ertly out of the corner of his eye, and
tried to smile.
Shall we be going back?" she asked.
"Or shall leave from this houseT'
"Oh. the coast is clear enough now."
said Slatern rather absently. He led the
way back through the tunnel. and
again into the Beauty Parlors. Madame
sutro was pinning on ner hat. evidently
preparing to 20 out for dinner. Except
for the splintered street door, there
was no sign Of the raid" which had
the place. and the liberty of its occu-
.'T think we are under obligations to
Miss Jenkins" said slatern. giving
Madame 1 sutro WSat hdo do S0S SsFf1 s1nR
your. services are worth to us?' he
asked; plugging his hands into his
pocket.
The girl made a gesture of protest.
Not a dollar! told you I was not
doing 1t for money-but to get back at
Carson! I rather think he will be sorry
before he is throuEh!"
Slatern grunted. Have 1t your wayI
But Just the same I am not a man to
forget a favor. Suppose you call at my
office in the morning? 1t is Just possible
that we can be Of mutual benefit to
"I'll come" promised Mona. as slatern
led the way to the street door. She
smiled a farewell and made her way
down the steps and TO the street. con-
scious that both Slatern and Madame
Sutro were staring after her.
Mary and Carson were anxiously
waiting for her when she reached her
apartment. The two listened in amaze
ment as she told of the exciting events
that had marked her introduction to
Madame Sutro, and of the success which
had SO far attended her efforts as anna
.L"I am to see slatern in the morning"
she finished. II have an idea that he
is going to suggest that I enter his
SON."
She was right. When she called on the
political boss next day he was plainly
much taken not only with the clever
ness of his visitor, but with her charms
and made 1t clear that he considered
himself much the gamer and Carson
csn an sF be- OF mue6 Of hps hsfGs fo
he went on. AS first step, make up
your differences with Carson"
why should I do that2" asked Mona.
Slatern winked. so that you can
keep me informed of his plans. Don't
you see my drift? If you can make
him think you are devoted to his re-
form plans, you can let me know In
advance of anything in the wind"
Gee. but you are smart" cried Mona
admtringly.
"Oh. they will have to get up early
to get ahead of Sam Slaternr admitted
tn, Bcss. patting his chest.
Mona promised to meet him at Mad
amc Sutro's place for little informal
luncheon at noon, and hurried back to
her spartn ent, where she found Mary
waiting for er.
"Quick!" she commanded. The time
Are you ready?"
TRY me" said Mary, impatiently. A
few minutes later the two separated,
Mary to repair to a Job printers and
Mona TO make her way lelsurely to
Madame Sutro's. Slatern was pune
tual and few moments after noon
found the trio gathered around a cosy
little table in Madame Sutro's own
room, enjoying really delicious menu
Slatern was obliged to leave hur-
riedly before the colored maid served
the dessert, but he remained long
enough to give further evidences Of
the high admiration he was beRinnins :.
to have for Mona In fact Madame
Sutro, after his departure, patted the
girl on the shoulder, and told her con-
ftdentially, IT you keep up, dearie. YOU
VIII have Dan Slatern eating out Of
your hand!
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