Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-08-14

community, ,he searchers had discOv-
cred no proof by this riding Of her
bag.
Farriss' letter contained nothing of
interest except the fact that Enright
had also left for the West. He in
structed her to be on the lookout for
him in Haskell, added a line or two
Of suggestions. and ordered her to pro
coed with caution, as her quest might
| prove to be a dangerous one.
Miss Donovan thought rapidly and
clearly, more than ordinarily eager 10
| solve this mystery. 1t was Frederick
Cavendish who had formerly been the
partner of Jim WeStcott This was
why no answer had come to the tele-
grams and letters the latter had sent
East, What had become of them? Had
| they fallen into the hands of these
others? Was this the true reason for
| Beaton's presence in Haskell. and also
why the La Rue woman had been
hastily sent for?
Westcott's discovery was not even
proven yet; its value had not been
definitely established: it was of com
paratively small Importance contrast
ed with the known wealth left by the
murdered man in the East. No there
must be some other cause for this sud
zen visit to Colorado. But what7 She
gave little credence to the vague sus-
picions advanced by Valois; that was
altogether too impossible too melodra-
matte, this thought Of the substitution
of some other body. No doubt there
had been a crime committed. its object
the attainment Of money. but without
question the cost had been the life of
Frederick Cavendish.
The harsh clang of the dinner-hell
from the porch below aroused her to
! sense of hunger.
Ten minutes later Timmons, guilt
less Of any coat but temporarily lay
ing aside his pipe as a special act Of
courtesy, escorted her into the dining
room and seated her at a table be-
tween the two front windows. Evil
IDENTIFY this was reserved for the more
distinguished guestsAtraveling men
and those paying regular day rates
for it's only other occupant was an in
dividual in a check suit.
A waitress, a red-haired. slovenly
girl with an impeachment in her speech,
took her order and disappeared in the
direction of the kitchen. and Miss
Donovan discreetly lifted her eyes to
observe the man sitting nearly on
posite. He was not prepossessing.
yet she Instantly recognized his type,
and the probability that he would adj
dress her if the slightest opportunity
occurred,
Che waitress spread out the various
dishes before her, and she glanced at
them hopelessly. AS she lifted her
gaze she met that Of her vis-a-vis fair
ly, and managed TO smile.
Some chuck" he said in an at
tempt at good-fellowship, but not
to remind you Of the Waldorf Astoria"
II should say not" she answered,
testing one Of her dishes cautiously.
but why associate me with New
York?''
you can't hide those things in
joint like this. When did you leave
New York;"
oh more than week ago." she
lied gracefully.
He stroked his moustache.
'Then l suppose you haven't much
late New York news? Nothing start
ling. I mean?"
No; only what has been reported in
the western papers. l do not recall
anything particularly interesting" She
dropped her eyes TO her plate and
busted herself with a piece OF tough
beef. "The usual murders. Of course.
and. things Of that kind"
There was a moments silence. then
the man laughed as though slightly III
at ease. "Whateyer brought q girl Ike
yor down In here?'
She smiled
I'm a feature writer; I'm doing
series on the West for Scribh ler's.''
she told him 81 visit New Mexico
next, but I'm after something elise he.
sides description of mountains and
men III also gong 10 hunt up an Old
friend interested in mining. who told
me if ever l got ont this way l must
look him up. He was continually sing
ing this valleys charms. and so here
am. And I'm planning a great sur
prise on him. And, Of course. I'm Ht-
orally drinking in atmosphere-to say
nothing Of local coior which seems
mostly to he men and reviewers"
The mon opposite wet his lips WITH
his tor-se in an effort 10 speak. but
the girl as busy eating and appar-
entity paid no attention. Her calm in
difference convinced him that her
words We're entirely innocent and his
audacity returned.
We'll" he yenrured, do you agree
with this prospector frieud"
The scenery, You mean glancIng
up brightly. why, 1t is wolderful OF
course. and am not at ali sorry hav-
ing made the journey. although fl
hardly compares with Tennessee Pass