Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-20
brNAAFhFfAL,<hrhIt
The Web /
of Destiny |
BY }. U. oIEsY & J. 3. SMITH !
Authors OF SemlJual Stories :
Copyright,
The Frank A. Munsey Co. I
mas Ance a BABY? Connie 5;

"
mas Aiice a baby Connie sat
up and took immediate interest.
Girl | responded. Dual is its
godfather as it happens
Connie smiled softly
Il shall like 10 meet Them" she de-
cided 1T won't seem like meeting
strangers. but more like old friends.
because | know their stories and they
know you and Mr.. Dual. | think it
will be awiuly jolly
She glanced into the car behind her
and back TO me-
What do you suppose he is doing?
What was 1t that happened back
there on the PLATFORM" she asked.
dual sensed something subcon-
seiOusly," | ventured. Il have known
him TO do II again and again. The
first time ever met him, you know,
he sensed murder and SmithSon'S
desire for my presence. At another
time he sent me on another similar
ease. He can sense etheric waves
which are mperCeptible 10 us of les
ser evolution, though atiimes we un-
consciously do The same thing The
difference is hat Dual does il con.
y Tiously and at will a
J Tt rMst9 as at times when you wore
thinking of me or coming TO me |
have felt it, said Connie.
.assEsarGIv. f-on yaueand sfelt II
iua y.gue ,ay. rdal feels il in a
fperfeetiy cmt~eious n1amca Just rs he
senses the meaning o. eny occur
renee That is telepathy, 80 called
II is nothing but the ability 10 allow
the subtle vibrations of thought
; waves 10 influence our subconscious
minds and then translate then mean
ing INTO the objective plane of
Thought"
THAT, then. is what he meant by
saying he could read them if he
elected?" said Connie. "And then he
ssid he wanted to occupy our state
room instead oi his section. Gordon
what do you suppose he is finding :?
II makes me shivery clear down TO
my toes. You remember he said he
read that mans thoughts on the boat.
What do YOU suppose this will be-
Heaven knows" | answered. If
Dual wishes he will tell H.. Probably
he will because he Told you later,
and Semi never says a thing unless
lie means il, He says a person has
10 account for every thought and
word as well as every action
Goodness" said Connie. ADO
you suppose that's so?"
Il hope not told her I'd hate
10 answer for some of the things I've
thought every once is a while. il
they were known they might hang
me-"
"Br-rr!" laughed Connie. "Of
course every one knows you're des,
perate man.
| Joined in her laughter "Before
got into the business with Bryce and
made good used to think about rob.
bling bank every now and them |
declared And that reminded me.
II wonder how Bryce is getting
along? Things must be quiet; he
hasn't let a word out OF him in days"
Now, no business ohided Con.
ME. you're very lucky boy. You
got me without robbng the bank, and
you've got partner who used TO be
police detective and knows how to
run the business while you're gone,
and you've got a friend unlike any
friend of whom have ever heard.
Take real rest and don't worry
about the affairs of 'Glace 4 Bryce,
Confidential Agents. | myself told
Mr.. Bryce not to bother you unless
he had TO-"
''rhe deuce you did," | exclaimed.
what did Bryce say?"
Connie giggled He said he didn't
think you'd be of much use for at
least six weeks, anyway, and that
he'd try to struggle along
Under which circumstances | sup.
pose may az well enjoy the beauties
Ut nature remarked, and stared
1ulI INTO CONNIE race
Connie flushed and promptly point
ed out some cattle grazing in a noun.
tain meadow, knee deep in lush
grass.
The afternoon wore on in a peaceful
drOwsness, while the train climbed
up and ON around the shoulders NJ
hills, across gullies, past hills clad In
the dark greenery of the pines, across
upland valleys where little cabins sat
amid the trees.
Others came out and occupied