The Washington times., 1918-06-02

Dixie Mason, who had been careful
to plant her operatives in strategic
places. Dixie
There is no time TO wAs:s, Won
Lertz All messages must Be caught.
Get Woln Won IEel al once, and you
two 60 out with Won Papen and
Boyd in the MACHINERY
/ i will be with them "a three quar-
ters Of an hour or sooner, IL I can
make IT," Won Lertzs answered some
what slowly.
/ But ali hiIarity disappsarsd The
moment the receiver OF her phoT'e
slipped gently into, its hook IL Eaa
lifted very shortly and the Votes OF
Dixie Mason, having called her num-
Der, was carried TO the ear OF she
chief OF the Seefet Service A quick
conversation followed.
IT will have men at HArden's cor
ner. Did you get that? HaTden's
corner" he spoke In hnal tones. give
them the signal ]. have just told them
they would get from you. Every
thing straight? All tight. GoOd-ey.'
Dixie pushed the phone from her.
s1Fanettei Hurry! The motor togsi"
The spies evidently not knowing
they were followed. had driven their
car up into a road leading to q hill
overlooking the water. Won Papen
and Boyd were making the neees-
sary connection OF the wireless that
would enable them to catch the mes
sares at sea. Won Igel, with. the
driver, was standing guard. Sud
denly Won Igel uttered warning
shout. Explanations were unheceS-
sary. A. glance below showed that
they. were discovered. on LertL,
followed by Won Papen. leaped into
his machine and swung into the road.
followed by Won .Igei in the wireless
machine. with roaring eIhaustS
they raced for the broad road that
led TO the city. Behind them. swing
ing and swerving. Numbered the car
CARRYING the Secret Service men.
Far away Dixie. Mason, driving
leisurely.. heard the sounds Of the
race! The hills resounded with the
heavy echoes Of the. pounding ma
chimes. AS she reached the crest Of
the hill she saw them below her. A
small stream, which was crossed oy
a bridge, lay at the foot Of the hill.
AS Won Leftzs struck the bridge his
car leaped into the air, wavered a mo-
ment, and then crashed ahead, over
the bridge and with a grinding Of
brakes up the side Of the embank-
ment. Then. Dixie gave a cry OF hor-
ror as Won IgeTs heavy car. follow
ing, struck the edge Of the bridge, as
Won Lertz's had done. but with less
luck. for the car sveryed, skidded,
swung about. and then striking the
heavy cement railing Of the bridge,
captized, pinioninG Wolf Won Igel be-
heath II. A moment more and a flame
shot hiEh into the afr as the gasoline
tank exploded Won LeTtE and Won
Papen worked hiadly. endeavoring to
extricate Won Jgel from the wrecked
car. She could not see the driver.
Dixie peered. beyond them. In the
distance she could see the car which
should have carried her Secret Serv-
ice co-workers to the successful eli
max Of this afair. stalled, its erst-
while occupants working in vain en-
deavors to start II. Dixie groaned,
After all. II was up to her.
As her car slid slowly down the
hill. Won Papen spoke sauickly to Won
Lertz.
'Ho you know Eho this is coming
down the hill?"
Won Lertz glanced UP. mo. but we
passed him back in town. WhyT's
we can use him-if he is all right
You and Boy-Ed> take Won IEel In
your machine and get him to hos
pital quick. I'll have to try a rather
dangerous stunt-work the Fifth ave-
nue. wfrelessS It's risky, but"
Dixie had brought her machine to
a standstill near the smoking wreck
Of Won Igefs wireless machine. Her
heart pounded madly as Won Papen
stepped toward her Was fate favor
ing her? Il seemed so.
She drew her cap down and id
justed her goggles more firmly as
Won Papen advanced. we've had an
accident here" he said; 1--WE got TO
get back to town. Can you take me3"
Dixie nodded and opened the door
Turn into Fifth avenue at Fifty
second street and then. start uptown.
Make Il 4ss fast as the law allows!
Captain Y6n Papen was snapping his
orders exettediy, bot In q low voice.
"I'Vs got to get there to notify the
mother OF the boy Who has Just been
hurt. UnderatandF'
Dixie noddeL. Her foot pressed the