Elbert County tribune., 1921-12-02

der eyes met mine earnestly. but
felt could perceive q certain plead
ing in her depths.
II am Tom Longdale's sister Helen.
Az you doubtless know. financially
there is no necessity for my seeking
employment. Indeed 1 did not seek
1t, but was induced to accept this po-
sition at the request of Mr.. Krantx,
who has been lifelong friend of my
fathers. I enjoy the work, however,
and have been here now nearly three
years. Adolph Krsntz is a most loy-
able man. and / am devoted to his
service. He Is an Austrian by birth,
and has found 1t more or less difficult
to get away from that influence. Much
money from Europe passes through
his hands in financing various schemes,
and among others this revolutionary
fund was intrusted to him. At first
he accepted this In the ordinary course
of business. without suspicioning Its
purpose, but later learned how the
money was being expended. The mo-
ment he became doubtful, Mr.. Krantz
absolutely severed all connections
with these pIotters and their schemes.
While this was thoroughly understood
officially. In Washington. where he re-
ported his suspicion. certain circles,
engaged in underhand work, still be
lieved he could be used for their pur-
poses"
yet he accepted the trust?'
I'm a way, yes; but with perfectly
loyal intent AS soon as word Sc
cretly reached him that he was to
be thus used, he laid the full facts
before the officials of this bank.
was present as his secretary, and
learned then for the first time what
1 have already told you. They ad-
vised that he make the plot known
Immediately to the authorities at
Washington. He was directed to ac-
cept the order, and thus, through
seeming cooperation, learn the details
connected with 1t. There was delay; for
some reason Alva was not quite ready
to go ahead. and refused to draw the
money. Proof of conspiracy was lack
ing until this was cons1mmated. Mr..
Krantz, being afraid that he would
be followed If he went again to Wash
lngton, delegated Inc TO go, as l was
entirely unknown. The Secret Serv-
ice there outlined a plan designed to
hurry matters. 1 was to be sent di-
with positive instructions from the
higher powers In Washington to draw
the money and get busy. AS / speak
Spanish easily. and took the name
of a well-known female revolution
ist now in this country, but unknown
even to Alva, the task did not seem
a specially dangerous one"
She passed for a moment, her mind
gathering up the odds and ends Of
narrative.
sit Ia not necessary that l 90 fur
ther into detail. 1 met Captain Alva
as planned. and was taken to the
place where his gang gathered. Krantz
was there with the money, and my
message compelled the Chilean to ac-
cept, and receipt for 1t. Government
agents were stationed In Jersey City
to intercept him on his way back to
New York. He never got far enough
to fall into their hands; before he
had driven four blocks he was mur-
dersd and robbed. The rest Of the
story you already know"
THE money was actually in that
valise. them"
"Some money was, but not all. We
were afraid 1t might be opened be-
fore an arrest could be made. Fach
package had real money on the out
side; altogether the amount did not
exceed fifteen hundred dollars. and
these bills were all marked"
But you suspected Wine? l know
of your call at his Office"
"I wondered If you did. Were you
there them"
Yes, l followed you in"
81 wish had known; would have
ventured more than / dared to alone.
1 suspected-yes but that was all.
l possessed no facts, but frightened
h SO when 1 exhibited that hat-pin
/ felt absolutely convinced that he
was guilty"
You had no reason to believe he
possessed such a weapon"
"None whatever; l merely took 4
chance. / think now the pin used be.
longed to Sarah Waldron, but how II
came there can only be determined
through n confession by her husband y
Her eyes lifted again to mine, ques-
tioningly, and a bit anxious.
"Was my course right or wrong
Philip Severn2"
Undoubtedly right, although l i'm,
agine few girls would have had the
courage"
You believe in me still7 in the
| woman?"
My handclasp frightened. and her
eyed dropped before the message she
must have instantly read in mine.
This has been test of us both
which we will never regret" l an