Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-02-23
:ured secret service operative, ma.

querading as an automobile driver.
VINO Thomas Dean a why nc was
IN n secret service. and what his
real name was were questions that
Kept perpetually puxzling Jane. In
the presence, Of her father,and motha
err SO skilful an actor was he that II
was hard to believe him anything but
what he appeared to be, a respectful,
intelligent and prompt young mar
who knew the traffic regulations and
the anatomy of automobiles. When
ne and Jane were by themselves he in
vartably threw off his mask to some
extent. He became the director in
stead Of tho directed, though never
letting anything of the personal re-
,an9n creep IN: That he was college
pred, Jane felt certain. He spoke
both German and French much better
than she did. He occasionally used
words that NJ ordinary chauffeur
would be likely to know the meaning
OF. Sharing the secret Of such a mis-
sion as theirs. they quickly found
themselves on a friendly basis, yet the
glrl hesttated whenever her curiosity
prompted her to try to find out any
thing that would reveal his identity.
Inero was always present the feeling
that any exhibition Of undue curiosity
on her part-would be q disappointment
to her employer. The chief disap.
proved OF curiosity except on one sub.
the Germans were doing.
Many things Jane and her aide
learned about the Hoffs in the days
following Thomas Deans coming, re-
porting them all az directed. OF how
much, or Of how little value her dis
coveries were Jane had no means OF
knowing. Chief Fleck seemed salts
liedN u was always urging her to ac-
quire more information and moro de
details, always details. Dean, too
Lad seconded the warning about OBJ.
serving even what seemed to be in
significant tribes.
Most Of the Germans" he said ia
her. You will find are very methodi-
cal. Fol- instance, I learned yester-
day that old Hoff and his nephew ire
quently go off on all-day automobile
trips. They always go on Wednes-
day."
Are they going tomorrow"
The presumption is that they will
They have done so every Wednesday
for six weeks"
Cant we follow them in our car -
cried the girl, zane see what they are
up to?"
Dean shook his head.
The Chief is looking. out for that
There is more important work for u
to do right here: I want to try to in
stall a photograph in their apartment
How exciting"
you must find some excuse for me
to come up into your apartment and
see to 1t that none Of your people are
about"
THAT will be easy. Mother and
Aunt will be out all day, and it Is
cooks afternoon of. l can easily
send the maids out"
But that's not all. There is the
Hon's servant to be disposed Of"
that" said Jane. She could think OF
no possible way of overcoming that
difficulty.
She's an old German woman
Lena Kraus," continued Dean. "1've
found out that she always washes on
Wednesdays. When she goes. up on
the roof in the afternoon to get the
clothes will be our time. 1t will be
your job to see that she stays there
until I am through. It will not take
me more than half an hour
But what will I do if she starts to
come down? How will I stop herr"
You'll have to use your wits. Keep
her talking as long as you AN. When
she starts down come with her. Press
the elevator button four times. I'll
leave the door of the Hoff apartment,
open and very likely will hear it in
time to get away"
But how'll you get their door
iopen?"
Dean smilinsly drew forth a key.
Il borrowed the superintendent
bunch last night, pretending I had lost
the key to my locker in the base
ment. I knew he had'master-key that
unlocks all the apartment doors. and
there vas no trouble in picking it out,
l had some wax in my hand and
made an impression of it right undef
his nose"
"How clever" cried jane "but sup
pose the Hoffs do not go off tomor-
row. What will W do them"
you are taking tea with young
Hoff this afternoon, aren't you?"
Yes" said Jane, that is. he asked
me to. I am to meet him at the Bile.
more at five"
when you're with him propose do.
ing something together to morrow att
Lernoon. See what he says"
That's an excellent idea I'll ASK