Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-11-11
Il guess So"
Where, Is your Officer"

II guess So"
Where Is your Officer"
Ills Broadway"
Did you see the person that
brought the package in?"
Didn't take no particular notice"
We'll, was it a man or a woman? p
II didn't rightly look"
isn't it a fact when you boys are
waiting for CALL that you size UP
everybody that comes in to see
what kind of job you're going to
get, and what's likely to be in it3"'
I'VE gen'ally does" said Tommy
with an innocent air, but Fat Har-
ris was pushin' me on the bencht and
was pushin' him back, so i
didn't take no notice of who come In"
1t suggested itself to Jack that the
boy was under the spell Of n gener-
Gus tip. To offer him a larger tip
was the most obvious course. but
Jack. knowing something about boys.
hesitated. Tommy would take the
money, of course, but it would prob
al'v make him suspicious, and there
fore more secretive than before. y
better way was to win his confidence
If it could be done.
Tommy" said Jack, "the guy that
gave you that package is n crook,
and I'm trying to land him, seeY"
Tommy looked interested but wary
He required to be shown.
did they tell you at the office
who I WASP" asked Jack.
mo more than your name was
Robinson"
ibid you ever hear of John Far
row Norman"
THE poor boy that came In for a
hundred million! You het!"
wei, work for him. I'm his
secretary
a noiseless whistle escaped thru
Tommy's lips. But he still looked a
little incredulous.
You can find that out at the Of
flee on your way out" suggested
Jack.
Tommy looked impressed by this
evidence OF good faith. SAY, boss,
can l see him himself-Norman l
mesn?"
Hes out OF town today. But you'll
see him oil the time IL you work for
me-"
Tommy was melting fast. "On the
level, do you want me to work for
you?"
"Surest thing you know"
''Whatl doing?"
"Oh, just a little detective work."
said Jack carelessly.
Tommy was won. "Oh-h! detective
work; That's my speciality"
"The man who sent that package
to the Bienvenu Hotel is trying to
blackmail Mr.. Norman" said Jack.
We've got to catch him with the
goods
Tommy nodded sagely.
See If you can't remember what
he looked like. Was he a middle aged
man short and thickset, well dressed,
but not sporty, heavy white NOUS
tache, and little chin whisker?"
"Sure!" cried Tommy. That's the
very guy! I remember now"
well. give me some further par
ticalars then" said Jack to ties.
him.
Tommy considered His hair was
brushed in funny way, sticking out
like, in front OF his ears"
That's our mani" said Jack. HAS
he ever been in your office before 2"
Yes, once in while. He's a guy
you'd remember. Gives big tips"
when you couldn't deliver that
package at the Bienvenu what did
you do with it?"
Handed it in at the office again"
Then what happened to it?".
Its there yet. They couldn't re-
turn it to sender because he didn't
leave no address"
You're sure he hasn't been after it
HIMSELF"
Not up to the time left. Us
boys watches for that guy"
Thought you said you couldn't re-
member him"
We'll, didn't know which side
was on the square then,"s said Tom
my unabashed.
Good! I'm sure he will come after
1t. and l want you to go back to the
office and watch for him. When he
does come in. see If you're clever
enough to trail him back to his
home or his office, or wherever it
is he goes see?"
"How can l sneak out without or
ders from the desk?" objected Tom
my. and supposin' I'm out on an
other call when he comes in?"
You can leave that to me-" said
Jack From now on you're working
for me, and you won't take any other
calls see? I'll have an order sent
thru from the head office to your
branch. But mind you, not a word
to any of the other kids!"
That's all right, boss" said the
diminutive sleuth with dignity. II
know a thing or two about this biz.
down there
Here's something on account"
said Jack offering him a dollar bill
'"As to your final payment I'll just
say this: if you and 1 pull this off
together, I'll offer you permanent
job with Mr.. Norman"
me workin' for Norman himself!
Gee!" said Tommy
CHAPTER xxx.
A few hours later the bridal cou-
pie turned up at the Madagascar.
Miriam was beautiful and beautifully
dressed, but feeling sure of her po-
sition now, she made no attempt to
curb her arrogance. She believed
that she owned the Madagascar. and
acted accordingly. The hotel servants