The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-26

are engaged now in trying to discover how much Germany knows about the mysterious submarine that is being constructed for your government in certain isolated spot on the North East coast of Scotland" He fell into the trap. Its a lie! I have nothing to do with the submarine scheme. I am here as you see from the contents of my bag, on perfectly legitimate mis- sion-the discovery of the extent to which you are setting up new muni- tion plants. There is nothing very deadly in that"
 He laughed as he spoke. "No," l replied, controlling myself with difficulty, for I was immensely pleased at having drawn him so suc- cessfully, ''and really MT. Wild, I think I almost owe you an apology. In fact, am going to release you" How Max Was Rolled i My reference to thes ubmarines had been merely bow down at a venture, but it had found it's mark-in reality, I did not know of any submarine scheme, but had been merely warned i by my government to be on the alert for any such development
 'Heindrich," I said, turning to my companion, you will release this gentleman"
 Even as spoke, however, Wild, by some marvellous trick, wrenched his hands free, ,'struck out right and left, and darted off in the darkness. A hue and-cry chase followed, but we failed to discover him.
 Baffled in this. but elated by my other success, I decided to get back to the office. When I reached it, Muck was in the greatest state of agitation
 Well have you succeeded?" he rapped out when I entered.
 Beyond my expectations" I said determined not to reveal that Wild had escaped. I have discovered the reason for Wild's visit to this country
 He is acting in the interests of the British Secret Service, and has beer given a rowing commission to discover
 the extent to which we are layin.
 down new munition plants"
 I paused for a moment. Should
 reveal my other momentous discov
 cry? On second thoughts I decided
 that it would be better to keep tha
 matter to myself, and develop it o1
 my own initiative.
 I had already discovered on nor than one occasion, that Major vol
 Muck usually claimed all the credi for the successful ventures which
 carried through.
 Here had a scoop of transcendinj magnitude.
 } The possible discovery of the de signs of the British submarine nov building in Scotlandl
 Why should I not place such a mo mentous success before the Kasie
 himself? Why should others get tn l credit of this discovery when the cred it was mine?
 ) I decided to remain silent.
 well" said the Major, notic1n; my pause. What more?" l This" I said and I flung bundl . of manuscript on the table.
 '"These are the papers contained i :, Wild's bag. As far as I can discove l he has not made any more progres
 while here-he is not very danger = ous man, and after securing these = released him. There was no use c 0 risking complications" = The Major glanced at the MSS. n "Ha! Ha! You are a smart fellow d Max. These English dogs will lear
 to show more respect for the Germa mailed fist after this. The pups, t n think that they alone must wield tn I sword of power!'
 h '"They hold the fattest portion of tn
 earth now, Major; we can't deny that l. I retorted. For this clustering mar
 ner always annoyed me. His eye
 glinted.
 il 'Yes, and do you know the objet
 of tLa German Secret Service?" + et did not wait for my reply, but wei p on.
 "The object of the German Seer n Service is to undermine and tea IS from perfidious Albion her world CT le pire. n Hadn't we better get on with o1 le business and leave the featuring of the politicians, Major? I interjecte le they know how to smash the enen t. with their tongues"
 He laughed loudly at my sarcasl Ie Right, Max, right, bravo, the Reic a stag is the place for windbags, n n- Number TO-"
 of Then he became more serious. he You are too weak-hearted. ed really believe you have a conscienC ee We do not allow that luxury in t
 Secret Service, you know" i'd "I am aware of the fact, otherwi IT. you would not be here" nd He took my retort good humored he ''Well my boy, you must secure u
 Englishman, and have him put aw fly for a time-a little time in pris UT may break his spirit and make h To. a little enthusiastic about the work he the Government"
 si- ''I shall see to it. I said, and S ny uting, as we are supposed to do wh ,a- parting, left the office. I though 1g. was fairly certain to discover son 5re thing about Wild at his hotel. m- Where had he gone? Could t. his room? I was an old friend to1
 ing in Germany, and most anxious er- get in touch with him.
 The landlord war quite affable a is left me alone in the apartments. ere The first thing that caught my ret tention was an envelope on the mi all telpiece and adressed to myself Te ing it open Tread the following: