Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-11-10


ing Seen.
hat a heavy veil which could instantly
necessity.
From their place OF concealmen, re-
hind the palms Morton and Olga, who
had purposely gone to the restaurant
early, saw Hope and Cleo enter, and
saw them conducted by the head
waiter to q table which he had EVIL
IDENTIFY reserved for them. And. at
small table behind a column, watch
ing all four Of them. sat Mahlin.
All at once Olga, who had never
taken her eyes from the door, grasped
Morton's arm.
Look" she whispered. There he
isl"
In the doorway, a parcel under his
arm, stood Doctor owen. A boy was
helping him of with his coat. Even
as Olga spoke he signaled to the head
waiter. They were 80 close that they
could hear his words.
Where is Lieutenant Hope sitting?~
he asked. HE Is expecting me-"
yes, sir" said the man. preceding
him down the room toward Hopes
table. This way. II you please, SIR"
Owen had started to follow the head
waiter when Morton. realizing that to
obtain possession of the book he must
adopt desperate measures, stepped
from behind the palms.
This is Doctor Owen, isn't it," he
said cordially. II am Lieutenant Hope.
| heard you asking for me. It was
mighty kind OF you to meet me here.
Suppose we step out to the bar and
have drink before ordering dnner?"
But the doctor instinctively hesi-
tated.
He had vague feeling that there
was something familiar about the Eel.
low. And he seemed overnervous in
his manner; overeager. And naval Of
ficers do not usually appear to be
nervous In such ordinary situations.
Meanwhile the head waiter, suppos-
ing that Doctor Owen was following
him, proceeded down the room to the
table where Cleo and Hope were sit
ting.
Here is the gentleman you were ex.
pecting. sir" he said. and pulled out
the extra chair
Beg pardon, sir" he added, but
he seems to have stopped to talk with
another gentleman. That's him, there
by the door, SIR"
As Hope looked no saw Doctor Owen
hand a paperwrapped parcel to the
man with whom he was talking.
Springing to his feet so suddenly that
he upset his chair he fairly sprinted
the length of the room.
rs this Doctor Owen"
Yes" said the doctor. That's my
name"
MY name is Hope" said tho officer
rapidly. II wired you yesterday about
F1tzmaurice's book. Did you bring It
with your"
But this man says his name is
Hope" cried the bewildered physician.
indicating Morton. who, having OBJ.
tanned the book. was slowly edging to-
ward the door. There's the book
he's got 1t in his hand. just gave
1t to him"
Hope whirled on Morton.
Give me that book" he demanded.
advancing threateningly.
Not on your life, Mister Lieuten.
ant" sneered the other and as Hope
sprang at him, he turned and slipped
the book to Olga, As Hope and Nor.
ton grappled. Olga dashed toward tho
door; but, quick though she waSSCyeo.
who had seen everything. wal ticker
still. Flingins herself. Wa All the
strength of her 1.-the youn v5dy. upon
the Russian woman, she ,rested tha
precious volume from her hand. AL
she did so she felt the por of the
restaurant heave sickeninEly beneath
her feet The building rocked ard
reeled; the chandeliers swung lias
pendulums gone mad; glassware and
dishes wen. crashing to the floor: the
music stopped abruptly: and dinev.
walters and musicians Joined IN q mad
stampede for tho door.
IT'S an earthquaker" screamea
someone. Run for your lives" AID
at that moment the ceiling .s.i.
ITO BE CONTINy,En .,