The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-10

l No. no.
 Slowly from out of the corner Tracy struggled to his feet and moved for ward, holding one arm tightly in a vise- like grip with the other hand. Crowdfng between the judge and Annie. he faced the girl, his brows drawn together in a blank scowl of rage.
 50 this is the way you worl2' he hissed through clenched teeth. "You give me a lot of soft soap, then turn on me like a snake. Well, I'll tell you this. You've turned on me for the last time" Wait the girl gasped Wait until you hear my side of the story. l couldtn't help it. l came down here because 1 had to come down. It was either me come down here disguised us Susie, or have her think there was something queer In | the wind, and then you'd had a fine chance of ever seeing her again. Why don't you wait until you hear what 1 ! got to say before you blame me for it?' l T don't have to wait" Tracy began. but Judge Crane, whv uad been intent | ly studying the girls face. rested his hand on the little chauffeurs arm. l Wait, Tracy" he said briefly. Now. Annie," he ordered, turning to the girl.
 let's have your story, only be quick about it."
 ] "I've got to be quick" Annie said. | speaking in a high, excited voice. "If 1 don't, Susie will be down here and find us. She knew that Ballin had spilled the beans to someone on the outside. l don't know how she knew it, but she did, or at least she suspected it, maybe she wasn't sure. Anyway, as soon as I sot up in the apartment, she made me dress ] up in her coat and hat and some down here. I was to draw your fire, and come | back and let her know if the coast was clear. That man over there is Susie's but Ter. told him the game was up, and that we were all as good as caught, and he agreed to help me get down here and 1 open the door and let Balliu out. I was going to tell you. looked all around, but | I couldn't find anyone when I got down here"
 Who was in that taxicab?'' the judge asked quickly. "The one we saw leave the house?"
 Annie laughed quickly. "susie's two maids" she answered
 l The judge nodded. And who is with her now-anyone?"
 /, "Yes," Annie nodded, Morrison
 Good" the judge exclaimed, and do you expect her down here?'
 Yes" Annie repeated. "She'll co8e down here as soon as she thinks the coast is clear
 "All right" Judge Crane nodded. 'Ttfen we must get ready for her. Haggertyw ''Yes. judge?" the detectives asked 1 stepping forward.
 Send one of your men with Tracy back to the car. Tell him to take that chauffeur from the limousine outsiGe with him. Put another man in the limousine be careful to change hats with the driver, and then station the others behind the counter in the shop. The dor will be left | open. I want you in here with me. We'll pull that case out from the walt a little I think we can both hide behind It. Now you, Annie and your friend he<ei You'll go back with Tracy If you'se
 told me the truth, and this man has lreally helped, you have my word that Iyou won't be troubled. There's no one greatly to blame save the woman who gave you orders; and one or two more that the chair man need, but wen settle that when the time comes.
 As he finished speaking the detective nodded, and was on the point of moving iaway, when a faint drumming was heard
 against the wall to the judges left.
 A moment passed before the judge Ire alzed what was taking place; then with an exclamation, he stepped to srSce between the shelves and pounded with his fist on the plaster
 "Hello?" he shouted "Is that you, Bal llin?'
 An indistinct call answered him. but Ithey could not catch the words.