The Lamar register., 1921-05-25
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to paralyze Great Britain and at the
same time seize world power. The other
three Hooking. American. and StsinemAn
and Won Gratz. Germans. all miilionaires
agree TO the scheme. providing another
man, Hiram Potts, American. Is taken
in The instigator of the plot gives his
name as Comte de Guy, but when he
leaves for England with his daughter he
decides to the name Carl Peterson.
CHAPTER l. - Capt Hugh CBulidog
Drummond. a retired off1cer advertises
for work that will give MIN excitement
signing ''xl0." As result he meets
Phyllis Benton. a young woman who an
swered his ad. She tells MIN OF strange
murders and robberier Of which she sus-
pecu a band headed by Carl Peterson and
Henry Lskington OF being the leaders
Thinks I'm going to lead you
astray, does she, Jamssr'- He was
opening the first envelope, and sud
denly he looked up with a twinkle In
his eyes. "Just to set her mind at
rest" he remarked gravely. ''you might
tell her that. as far as / can sse al
present. shall only undertake murder
in exceptional cases"
He propped the letter up against
the toast-rack and commenced bis
breakfast. where IL Pudlingtoo,
Jamesf and one might almost ash
why is Pudlingtonf No town has any
right to such an offensive name" He
glanced through the letter and SHOOK
his head. '-Tush tushi And the wife
of the bank manager too-the ban1
manager of Pudlington, james, Caa
you conceive of anything so dreadful
But I'm afraid Mrs. Bank Manager Il
a puss--a distinct puss. It's whsa
they get on the soul-mate stunt tAAt
the furniture begins to dy."
Drummond tore up the letter aAd
dropped the pieces into the basket b
d6e him. Then he turned to his -
want and handed him the remainder 1t
the envelopes.
Go through them. James. while l ~
sault the Kidneys. and pick two or
three out for me. see that you VIII
have to become my secretary"
DO you want me to open them,
sirr asked Denny doubtfuliy.
You've hit II. James-hit II In one
Classify them for me In groups. Grim
inai: sporting; amatory-thst means
of or pertaining to love. stupid and
merely boring; and as q last resort,
miscellaneous" He stirred his coffee
thoughtfIlly. Il feel that as u first
venture In our new chreer-ours, said,
James-love appeals to me irresistbiy.
Find me a damsel In distress. beau
tiful girl, helpless In the clutches Of
knaves. Let me feel that I can ny 10
her succor. clad In my new grey suit
ing"
He finished the last piecs Of bacon
and pushed away his plate.
Denny was engrossed In a letter he
had just opened. A perpiexed look
Was spreading over his face. and sud
denly he sucked his teeth loudly. 1t
was a sure sign that James WAS ex-
cited, and Drummond glanced up
quickly, and removed the letter from
his hands. I'm surprised at you,
James" he remarked severely. "A sec
retary should control itself Don't
forget that the perfect secretary is an
1t; an automatic mschine-a thing In
capable OF feeling :"
BE read the letter through rapidly,
and then, turning back to the begin
ming. he read 1t slowly through again.
MY dear Box Xl0.-I don't know
whether your advertisement was a
Joke: suppose IT must have been.
But read 1t this morning, and it's just
possible. X10 Just possible. you mean
II. And II you do. you're the man
want. I can offer you excitement and
probably crime.
I'm up against 1t, X10. For a girl
I've bitten OF rather more than | can
chew. / want help-badly. VIII you
come to the Carlton for tea tomorrow
a.ternooni ! want to have a look at
you and see II think you are genu-
Inc Wear white flower In your but
tonhole"
Drummond laid the letter down, and
pulled out his cigarette case. "To-
morrow. James," he murmured- THAT
is today-this very afternoon. Verify
/ believe that we have impinged upon
the goods" He rose and stood look
ing out Of the window thoughtfully.
You think it's genuine, sirr said
James.
His master blew out a cloud Of
smoke. II know 1t is." he answered
dreamily. Look at that writing; the
decision In 1.-THE character. She'll
be medium height and dark, with the
sweetest little nose and mouth Her