Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-08-29

decided character, the envelope was
superseribed:
OESON BERTRAM, Esq.
General Manager,
Claiming, Inc.
Introducing 81 Broadway, New York.
Capt Donald Parr.
The addressee accepted 1t from the
hands of Capt. Donald Parr with a
slightly bored air which was swiftly
dissipated once be had scanned the
dozen or 50 lines composing the body
of the note.
With u somewhat startled expires
sion Mr. Bertram peered over his desk
at this Captain Para brief scrutiny
which Donald endured with cJmposure
until Mr.. Bertram with the manner Of
one challenging the testimony of his
own sensesE, returned undivided at
tention 10 a second reading of the
note. Then a twinkle of amusement
showed in DOnald's eyes, he eommuni-
Gated this emotion in a swift glance to
his companion, and again masked 1t
with a semblance Of impasslvity.
Having verified his first impression
of the sense Of the communication
Bfr. Bertram clicked his tongue against
his teeth meditativeIy-"Tc Tch!'
Miss Claiming reposes a-pardGn
me-surprising degree Of confidence in
you. Captain Parr," he commented.
Il hope to prove worthy of her
trust" Donald declared with all due
humility.
81 used the term surprising in view
of the fact that it has been my mis-
fortune never TO have heard of you
as a friend Of Miss Channing's."
"Don't apologize" said Donald calm
Iy-and let it go at that.
"Of course" Mr. Bertram amended
hastily, IL am Miss Channing's sery-
ant. Her will is my law. Pray adj
wise me in what way may serve
you"
Permit NE first" Donald suggested,
'to introduce my friend, Mr.. Edward
w. Ryley, late Of the United States
Secret Service. now associated with
me in the private bureau of informa-
ton which / have organized for Miss
Claiming at her suggestion"
Mr.. Bertram looked, If possible, more
than ever startled.
Il know nothing of that" he said
mechanically shaking hands with Mr.
Ryley.
ut is Miss Trainings desire that
inform you concerning it, in strict
conhdence-naturally
Naturally" echoed Mr.. Bertram
and assumed a receptive attitude.
Rapidly Captain Parr sketched FOL
the benefit of the general manager
an outline Of the existing situation be-
tween Patria Claiming and himself
on the one hand, and on the other
Baron Huroki and his associates.
As he drew 10 his conclusion Mr.
Bertram betrayed boundless amaze
ment
Extraordinary he commented
and rather needlessly mopped his brow
''May I ask-T
Anything Mr.. Bertram. 1t is no
only my duty, am only too happy L
tell You everything
''Why-since these japanese an,
Mexican conspirators have SO openl,
shown their hands,
Il won't indorse openly" Donald in
terrupted with n smile. They hav'
been very shrewd arnl cunning, It ha
thus far been our good fortune-vitl
the assistance Of Mr. Ryley here-t,
penetrate their intrlsues and mat
their every move"
But surely you have ample eXcus
for swearing out warrants for thei
arrest.'
IL we do that" Donald explalne
patiently, 1--WE merely exchange :
enemy we know for one we do ne
know. japanese conspiracy win rs
die out in this country if we expos
and punish Baron Huruki; anothe
will take his place; and warned b
Huroki's fate, viii work even nor
surrcptitlously. But as long as Baro
Huroki is suffered to remain head an
forefront of the intrigue. we kno
whom 10 watch and, through our @
perience with his methods, how be-
TO forcstaI his Vaccinations"