Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-16

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to ask information for such numbers.
Jack tried the bank but 1t was before
the opening hour and he could get
no answer. Meanwhile the precious
moments were slipping.
He snatched up his hat, and ran
out of the room careless If all his
work was destroyed. so he might
save his friend. He had to run half
block before he met taxicab. That
took him swiftly enough to Della
mares house. The inexpensive blind
windows told him nothing Of what
was happening within. 1t was exact
ly nine thirty when he rang the bell.
He prayed that Delamare might ov-
ersleep to-day.
The door was opened by middle
aged caretaker, with a somewhat for
bidding look. evidently Monahan,
II must see Mr.. Delamare at once!"
said Jack breathlessly
Not at home. You'll have to go to
his office" was the stolid response.
Jack could stand no more. Good
God. man! His life is threatened l
must warn him!"
Monahan was sure then that he
had a crank to deal with. He barred
the way with his great bulk. Take
yourself Off" he growled. "Or I'll
call the police
Jack almost despaired. "Shut the
door and leave me here If you want"
he said, but for Gods sake go to
your master quickly. Keep him out
of the dining room until you search
1t. There's n murderer hidden there!"
Monahan's mind moved slowly. He
stod staring at Jack full OF sullen
suspicion
Go! Col" cried Jack
a shot rang out In the house,
seemingly right behind Monahan.
TOO late!" cried Jack.
The sound of the shot galvanized
| the heavywitted one into action.
Turning, he ran from the door, leav-
ing 1t open. Jack followed him. The
dining-doom as he already knew ad :
! Joined the hall AS Monahan opened
the door there was flashed on Jacks
brain the picture OF man STANDING
with gun in his handf and another
lying face down on the floor.
Seize hint" he cried instinctively
But at the sound of their coming
| the erect man turned. and Jack saw,
| that 1t was Delamare with face pale.
but composed.
"Oh, you're all right! Thank Cod.
cried Jack. The suddenness of the,
reaction almost unnamed him. He
had to support himself against thu,
door frame.
you, Robinson" said Delamare ii,
low steady voice. Were you warn.
ed of this?"
Just ten minutes 90. came a.,
quickly as 1 could
do you know him?" asked Della :
mare pointing to the figure on tn .
floor.
II think so. Turn him over"
Monahan obeyed. and as Jack ha 4
expected. he saw the livid, drawn
face of the half mad youth he had
tried to befriend. The eyes were
closed.
Jack nodded. His name Is Berg. Is
he dead?"
Delamare shook his head smiling.
mot much. Stunned only. I crack
ed him on the head with his own
gun. He had no strength"
A wave of compassion swept over
Jack. poor devil! Poor dewitt" lie
murmured. He isn't the real crint-
mall"
II expect not" said Delamare.
Jack suddenly became aware Of
a dark stain spreading on Delamare' 8
coat sleeve above the elbow. You re
wounded" he cried.
Nothing serious A flesh wound.
can move my arm freely"
you must have a DOCTOR"
"All right. Monahan, telephone for
Doctor McArdle. Then for the po-
lice"
BY this time Bergs eyes were
open. He was muttering incoherent-
ly, and rolling his head from side to
side on the floor. AS Monahan was
leaving the room, Jack was struck
by an idea.
Wait a minute!" he said. To
Delamare: II might make a sugges-
tion-?"
go ahead" ED
Couldn't we keep this affair to
ourselves for the PRESENT."
Certainly. if it will further your
plans"
"rhis young fellow is mad-or the
next thing to it. If we could put him
in the hands of good brain special
ist and have his senses restored by
proper treatment, he might make an
invaluable witness against the man
we really want"
"Good!"said Delamare. well call
Doctor Watkins Kent. Monahan,
never mind the police. First call
Doctor McArdle, and say have had
a slight accident. Say no more than
that. Then call Doctor Watkins
Kent. Say that DR.. Delamare pre-
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