Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-29

head him on. and capture the paper
which he carries.
Gordon reaches the home Of the chief
tempt to intercept him are captured
after a nsht by q special guard.o o. po-
licemen.
Chapter Xv.-(Continued.)
Inside the house Gordon was de-
liverinE up his message. and As he
silent while the elder man read and
pondered its tremendous import, it
occurred to him for the first time that
his chief would require SOME report
of his journey. and the hindrances
that had made him a whole day late
in getting back to Washington. His
heart stood still with sudden panic.
What was he to do? What right had
he to tell of his marriage to an un-
known woman: A marriage that per-
haps was not a marriage. He could
until he had told the girl everything.
AS far as he himself was concerned
he knew that the great joy Of his life
had come to him in her. Yet he
could not hope that it would be 80
with her. And he must think Of her
and protect her good name in every
way. If there should be such a thing
ever as that she should consent to re-
main with him and be his wife he
the marriage had been planned long
ago. 1t would not be fair to her. 1t
would make life intolerable for them
both either together or apart. And
while he might be and doubtless was
perfectly safe in confiding in his chief.
and asking him to keep silence about
the matter, still he felt that sven that
would be a breach of faith with Celia.
He must close his lips upon the story
her wishes. He drew a sigh of weari-
ness. 1t was 4 long. hard way he had
come, and it was not over. The worst
ordeal would be his confession to the
bride who was not his wife.
The chief looked up.
Gould you make this out, Cor
DOM" he asked, noting keenly the
young mans weary eyes, the strained.
tense look about his mouth.
"Oh, yes sir; l saw it at once I
was almost afraid my eyes might be-
tray the secret before I got away with
it."
Then you know what you have
saved the country, and what you have
been worth to the Service"
The young man flushed with pleas
ure.
Thank you, SIR" he said. looking
down. Il understood it was import
complish the errand without failing"
Have you reason to suppose you
were followed, except for what you
saw at the station in this city,"
Eyes, sir; I am sure there were
detectives after me as I was leaving
New York. They were suspicious Of
me. 1 saw n of the men who had
been at the dinner with me watching
me. The Observation-Disclosures, cir
wasn't sure. Then, there was q man
you know him, Balder-at Pitts
burgh?-
Pittsburgh"
Yes, you wonder how 1 got ia
Pittsburgh. You see, I was shadowAd
almost from the first I suspect fol
when l reached the station in New
York ! vas sure I recognized this man
who had sat opposite me a few min
which you 80 thouehtfully provided
bothered him, for though he follow.
ed me about at a little distance he
didn't speak to me. l had to get on
the first train that circumstances per.
mitted, and perhaps the fact that !,
was . Chicago train made him think
he was mistaken in me. Anyhow ]
saw no more OF MIN aIIef the tfa1n
left the station. Rather Unexpectedly
I found l could get the drawing room
compartment, and e into fmmedi.
ate retirement, leaving the train a
daylight where It was delayed on Z
side track, and walked across country
till ! found a conveyance that took ma
to . Pittsburgh train. 1t didn't seem
feasible to get away from the Chicago
train any sooner as the train made nd
further stops, and 1t was rather latl
at night by the time I boarded It.
thought I would u less riak by max.
ing a detour. / never dreamed the9
would have watchers out for me q,
Pittsburgh. and I can't think yet how
they managed to get on my track. but
almost the first minute I landed
| spied Balder stretching his neck ovel
the crowds. l bolted from the states
at once ana finding a.carria8e drawn
up before the door Just ready for me-
I got in and ordered them 70 drive
me to East Liberty station.
Lam afraid I shall always be Dus,
picious Of handy closed carriages al.
/ er this experience. I certainly have
reason to- be. The door wa nc sooner
\ closed on me than the driver began to
race like mad through the streets. ]
didn't think much Of It At frst until
he had been going some time. fully
long enough to have reached Eas,
Liberty, and the horse wa still rush.