Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

Of the 2sd instant, and was answered. Moth
ing, however, followed. think we can 80
ahead. For my own part, I am getting to-
gether crew Of choice and selected scoun-
dreis Upon my word, I verify believe that
we could steal the vessel altogether and lead
a life Of piratical pleasure on the Spanish
Main with them at our back.
you will see Greer tomorrow and In
form him that the business is scheduled for
midnight Of the 2sth. Have all things pre-
pared and don't look for me until the last
instant. A.
"P. 81 will wire Grady, morning of
the 27th, to inform v. II. same evening
and watch for signals; then to Join you at
earliest possible moment"
l dropped the note and envelope into the
fire and turned again to Callahan.
And what are your instructions7"
IL am TO kape shober." he recited as by
rote, AN take yer honor's ordhers."
well, you had better start right in, then.
How long will 1t take you to sleep this orr
Two hours" he announced, after con-
siderable mental computation. Not wan
minute more"
VERY we'll Go to the landlord and tell
him TO give you room at my expense,
Come back when you've slept 1t out"
Yer good sor."
He saluted with intense solemnIty,
wheeled abruptly, almost dashed out his
brains In attempting to open tho door, and
left l heard him take the stairs to the
lower floor in two leaps and crash and
moment later his voice rose in pacific
remonstrance with the landlord, whom he
was earnestly assuring that he always came
downstairs that way.
dismissed him from my mind, nor count
ed upon seeing his face again before morn.
ing to the contrary, he kept his word about
waking 70 n minute; in two hours precisely
he was back-qulet, reserved, little damp
N ~. 4
intelligent man.
was UP early the following morning,
and by 10 had driven into yarmouth. going
directly. neither counting nor evading OBJ
servaton, to the shpyards Of Rogers
Greer, which were situate on the outskirts
of tho old town, occupying a largo plot of
land which ran down to the river.
On the threshold of dIngy office building
n clerk took my name and retired to inform
Greer. l stated my ostensible errand as
desire to inspect, perhaps to purchase,
small sloop yacht. This gained me prompt
attention. Within very few minutes L
was admitted to the inner office.
Greer, wlthered little man with shifty
eyes and generally shabby appearance,
glanced me up and down without great
cordlality. He invited me, however. to n
seat by his private desk. and at once
launched upon general description OF
certain vessel corresponding to my specifca-
tlons.
Eventually, however. his customer rose to
go, and Rogers accompanied him to tho
door. l improved that instant, which hap
pened to coincide with n momentary cessa-
tion In Greer's flow of loquaclty by inform
Ing the gentleman that 1 was from Cron-
stadt.
He bowed his head between his hands,
eyeing me closely through his fingers.
Repeat that?" he whispered.
"Cronstadt."
AT what hour did you sail7"
"Midnight-preclsely."
The door closed Rogers turned in to his
desk. Greer swung about in his chair and
said, In voice palpably tremulous:
"Er-Mr Rogers am In consultation
with a customer from abroad"
The senior partner glanced at me as
though my very appearance was a terribly
ing thing to him, and without word.
turned and scurrled out, snatching his hat
from convenient hook. Greer grlnned
amiably, somewhat reassured.
Mr. Rogers is a very nervous man
nervous and conservative" he intlmated.
Il am Obliged to undertake the transaction
OF all business out Of the common run. You
will have something to show me7"
produced Won Holzborn's wallet, and
handed him the specified papers. He
glanced them over with keen eye, satis-
flying himself. evidently, OF their authentic
ity. Then. returning them with a little
bow, when Is II to be7" he asked
Tomorrow, at midnight. You will have
everything arranged"
Quite. You may rest assured of that"
The Clymene is ready to sail?"
"At a moments notice. Nothing has
been neglected. down to the least detail
Come, I will show you"
He led me out into the shipyards, con-
ducting me along what seemed to me