Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-06

salient facts, and asked me to tell
Dual and explain 1t to him.
Il think Mr.. Dual made a very
great impression on Captain Connel."
And you," said on impulse. have
made great impression on Semi
Dual"
She leaned forward. Her lips
parted.
Z Mr.. Glaze. just what do you
means"
| II mean" / told her, still following
some compelling impulse to give her
an encouragement at ne beginning,
that now and then he meets some
one whom he recognizes as what he
calls a soul-seeking attainment-some
one who sincerely desires to learn and
grow. and that then he will do any.
thing in his power to help such a one,
Just as he answered your appeal for
his help for McKabe this morning."
"Mr. McKabe deserves help" she
flung out quickly. His fate came on
him through US. And it was l who
brought him into the danger-I went
on the errand which resulted in his be.
ing detailed. L"
She paused abruptly.
might have suspected il before,
but now l felt sure.
Why not? l asked myself The girl
was ng-strong-daring.
McKabe, too, was a soul which lived
and throve on adventure. Why should
not these two spirits find each other
congenial?
Why should not some rapid course
of events. such as had held us all last
night, work the results of months in
other circumstances and wake them 10
their mutual attraction?
The girl who sat opposite me in the
taxi loved Dan McKabe.
And Mr.. McKabe will have all the
help which Dual can give him." gave
her assurance. Can you doubt il,
| Miss Lucile?"
He is brave man." she said soft
| ly, and | knew she meant McKabe.
And your friend, and mine-yes,
mine, | am sure; is the most wonder
full person l have ever known. Yes,
l am sure he will do all he can, Mr..
| Glace.
But, oh"-she struck her knee to
emphasize her speaking-"he is fight.
ing such a terrible power OF evil! 1
know. l fought it, too, for years.
How can we be sure?"
Don't try" l responded Trust
No do l.
| Do what he says. Leave the rest to
him. Even now we are acting by his
direction. See, We are at our destina-
| ton"
The cab stopped.
Lucille Strengthened and her parted
lips grew firm. you are right. He
is the captain-we the soldiers. Thank
you, Mr.. Glace, for showing me the
necessity for remaining calm.
And do you know"-she fastened
me with her eyes-"I believe in some
way he looked for this move of theirs?
| knew it this morning for minute
| after l came back from the phone. He
was not surprised"
l told the driver to wait, and we
passed into the massive entrance OF
the Hall of Justice.
Last night had taught me the way
to ConnePs office and lost no time in
seeking admittance
My name and that of my companion
brought us ready entrance.
We came into the same room where
We had sat in the early hours of this
same morning, and found Connel,
grim-faced, sitting at his desk.
He looked up and sprang to his feet.
Miss Foote, Glace," he began
quickly, this is promptness with a
vengeance, and Pm glad to see you"
Himself he handed Lucille chair.
dual sent u.s." informed him. He
wants the verification of everything
you told us. First, are you certain
that McKabe is really in their hands,
and that the thing is not a plant?"
Its no plant" said Connel. do
you suppose Dan McKabe would hole
up anywhere if he could get here to
report? And if there was any doubt.
this alone would make it certain.
you must know, Glace, that there
are two things policeman never
gives up while he can retain them
his revolver and his badge.
Look at these"
In manner almost dramatic he
tossed a service revolver and gold
and-silver badge toward me across the
desk.
"McKabe's," he declared. s"Sent in
this morning with their demand for
the release of their jackals."
heard Lucille Foote gasp slightly.
In moment she was bending over
the weapon and badge. Her finger
touched the latter gently.
1t had been worn by the man she
had met last night for the first time.
Even thrilled at the sight of the "of-
fees" of the captured man.
If 1 had hoped there would be mis-
take, knew now there was none.
who brought them?" ] asked.
Nobody knows" said Connel THE
cleaners found them wrapped up in the
nall. The bundle was addressed to
me. Here. It also contained this
note"
He handed us a sheet of Daper GOV.