Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1918-09-06

and Colonel Mac fairly gasped as he
whirled toward him and repeated the
one word. Tonight" in way
which showed he was far from con-
WINGED.
But II was on Reich that the words
had the most marked effect. He actu-
ally swayed on his feet and his face
seemed to me to grow almost CHASTITY
like that OF one who has received an
unexpected shock.
Tonight" he faltered. But, my
God! how can you? What can we do
tonight"
1T Is of that we must speak," said
Semi Dual. First" - he turned to
Miss Foote = will you. Miss Lucille,
take one of the hotels -taxis. go to the
proper place and establish our stand
ing with the San Francisco police? AS
soon as you have done so. request
them to place a detective at our dis
posal and return with him her."
Lucille, who had not removed her
hat, nodded and left the suite without
a word
Dudl luTneu Ddck 10 us.
Suppose we sit down." he remark
ed. From now on wish it distinctly
understand that / am in control, be-
cause from now on we must work and
work fast"
Bully" cried Sheldon, slapping a
hand on his knee. Nov maybe we'll
git action. can jest nacherally live
on that. What do do?"
II was coming to that" said Semi
Dual. Colonel, want you to listen
closely and do what l ask, no matter
what you yourself may think of the
request
you can see for yourself that Mr..
Reich is unstrung. This experience
has completely shattered his usual
control. You as the one of us who
knows him best, am going to ask to
constitute yourself his companion for
this evening.
His mental condition is such that
he may say or do something at time
when 1t would have very serious re-
suits unless he has an older head to
watch him, and it is that duty to
which / now assign you. In your own
way OF speaking, stick to him.,
colonel"
Il don't need a guard or a nurse"
Reich protested. But his words even
to me lacked force. "If you think I'm
likely to interfere with your plans
leave me here-put me to bed. won't
kick"
mr.. Reich" Dual addressed him,
you also come under my mandate OF
complete obediance. For reasons of
my own / do not wish you to remain
here in your present mental state.
1T is harder to wait than to be on
the field of action. do not wish to
condemn you to that I merely want
to provide in advance against any con-
.-etemps which sudden outburst on
your part might occasion. For the
rest let me ADVISE .hat you control
yourself to the best of your ability
and await the end"
But / don't see-I don't see how
you can end things tonight. How
can you? You've just got here = How
:" Reich spoke in a manner half
dazed.
at is not necessary that you
should" said Semi "You may remem-
Der that in Goldfield you said it was
results you wanted, and that promis-
ed that you should have them. In
few hours shall redeem that promise.
At the same time told you that my
methods were peculiar and there is
now no time for explanations. After
the matter Is ended l shall explain
everything to YOU"
"But what are you going to doi
Why keep us all in the dark% COM
planned Reich.
IL work in my own manner" said
Dual. Gordon, are you armedT
nodded. -
Dual turned his eyes on Sheldon.
"And you, colonel?"
me? Am I heeled? Well, rather!"
Colonel Mac rose and walked to the
piled-up luggage, dragged out his
bag, unlocked 1t, and put in his hand.
In a minute he withdrew it, clutching
the butt of long barreled AS revolt
yer.
II fetched along my old lambs
Leg he went on, holding up the wea-
pom. 1--WE shot off the head of more'n
one chicken an rattler with this here,
an reckonrI amt forgot her balance.
All you got to do is to lead me to 1t.
amt pulled trigger for right smart
SPELL" He lifted his vest, thrust the
revolver inside the band Of his trous-
ers, replaced the vest above it, and re-
sumed his chair.
you got gun, Homer" he re-
marked.
Reich nodded Automatic" he
said.
Gall right" grinned Sheldon. "Only
you want ter be careful how you pull
n I oliess then we're all hee1ed Mr.