Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-07-26
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Story No. ID
THE MUSIC SWINDLER
Plot by George Bronson Howard.
NeveIixatlsH by Hugh C. Weir.
Copyright Kalem Company.
CONTINUED from Yesterday1


II can offer you the most attrac-
tive proposition, which it has ever been
in my power to present to anyone"
he began. But I will tell you at once
that 1t means quick action. ! am not
tae kind OF man to do business on
tells me OF Miss Rob srts, she should
make real star. But she must have
the right kind of play. and the proper
that win ut her. but 1t means ten
thousand dollars-in cold cash! II you
gentlemen are ready TO talk business.
all right If not. we had better have
an understanding at once before any
of US waste time"
Carson waved his hand carelessly.
I'VE are in position to put up ten
Peters. Eut you have got to convines
me that We are going to have some-
thing for our money. I am ready to
Ss eonvinseSmsn6 on1 So 2TeParsd to act just
Then you are the man I am look
ing for" Mr.. Peters said.
1--WE will put up the ten thousand.
the contract and guarantee Is that
satisfactory?'
The professor hastily turned to his
Peters nodded. and held out his hand.
THAT goes! I will notify you within
~ hours where and when we can meet
TO closs arraEgt ments." He rose to
I can only say that you have done a
good place OF business, a very good
piece OF business. not only for the
young lady but for yourselves!
He bowed himself out, and a moment
later Carson. Grant and Mona also took
their departure the professor accom-
panying them tc the elevator. and
they descended. From the inner room
Mary had heard the entire interview
and smiled del'ghtedly, to. herself as
made. She was on the point Of OPEN
ing the door. and steppiIg into Herr
mans Office when the hall door was
pushed open. and Mona stepped in
! turned in surprise, as Mona made her
way &c his side, and slipped n note
into his hand. Her face was nlshed
ana sRs Rsrt vas - ors3thblng rst ms quickly;
with voui" she confided. looking up
into his face with glance that melted
any suspicious which Herman might
have written down nay address for
you. I am so lonesome by myself in
this big city that I would love to have
you come and see me-"
"of course, I'll come-with pleasurew
promised Hartman. beaming.
But don't let Miss Roberts know
], have asked you said Mona hur-
which the other had registered. "She
is a little cat when she sees that
m1enA prefsr. me to her, And you do,
The professors smile deepened. "of
course, do! How could think other
Mona flashed him an answ ering
behind her when Mary entered the
office from the adjoining room. With
out word, she stepped across to Herr
man, an, and held out her hand
What note?" evaded Herman un-
easily, trying to hide it behind his
back
you! She can't put anything like that
over o men
Herman held out the note grudg-
i1gly. aud Mary snatched it away. her
eyes flashing.
81 thought that you were my friend!"
she said cuttingly.
II ann protested Herman. "You
Soans p f Son nra ts: most g d9sE 9e
m1rkable girl have ever metz He
ross from his chair, and tried to put
his arm around her waist, but Mary
Then you, VIII havs, to prove it~
that girl lere for you to make love
and get It straighti It is ' a strictly
business .pi oposition. And I want yoI
to keep II on that bas!sw
OF course, I shall, my dear" Herr
humble Mary looked at him, opened
her lips as though to qpeak again. and
then. without another word stepped
Into the hall. slamming the door behind
her. Her eyes were twinkling when
the elevator answered her summons.
She could picture the professor pacing
the floor OF his office uneasily, debat-
Ing the best course TO foNow under
the embarrassing circumstances
Mary had hardly reioined Mona in
their fat when the telephone shrilled
abruptly. Mona stepped to the instru-
r1ent. laughing
Who wants to wager that II isn't
Hermann? She took down the re-
ceiver. and motioned Mary and Winnie
Andrews to come closer
How are you, Professor?" she called
sweetly. TT Is so good OF you to re-
member me so soon, What is that?
Will I be at home this evening? OF
course! Yes, indeed, shall be glad to
see your
She hung back the receiver and burst
into a paroxysm OF merriment
'"He will be here at g. You Will
have to leave the coast clear. Mary.
Let me see-you gave him your ad-
dress, didn't your"
II told him lived in the suburbs.
But think I will call on you tonight
II you don't mind, dear?"
Fine! Give me half an hour with
him, and I viii guarantee to arrange
e. pretty a tableau as you ever sawP