Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-08-10

terie Of South American consplrators
In this country were receiving large
sum of money from friends in Lon
don" explained briefly. This money
was TO be expended either in the pur-
chase of arms or the killing of certain
Chilean officials, leading to an over
throw of government My knowledge
was extremely vague-not sufficient,
you understand, to warrant my making
any report TO the United States au-
thorities. ! had no proof beyond a
rather vague suspicion. In truth
about an the clew l actually possessed
was that these fellows met secretly
at a certain number on Cans street
was half a day in learning that
Cans street was located in Jersey
City and ] went over there that eve
ming to seek blindly for further in
formation"
'You knew the names Of those in
volved?'
"Only casually. I had heard of
Alva; that the agent bringing the
Doodle from England was known as
Horner and that the actual money ex-
change was to be made through Adolph
Krantz, the banker"
you had never seen any of these
menY"
"only Krantz; knew him by sight"
"Then it was my meeting with Alva
which led you 10 the factory?"
Eyes. had dropped into the saloon
because ii was the only place to get
out of the rain. When Alva arrived,
it was perfectly plain to be seen you
two had never met before. You went
out together and ! could not help but
connect the whole affair together The
mud enabled me TO trail you down
the alley and good luck enabled me
to gain entrance TO the factory with
out detection. That is about the whole
story
She sat motionless, with hands
clasped in her lap and eyes fastened
upon me- The depth of her interest
in my recital was very apparent
"Then you were not really friend
of that Horner? You told me you
were"
l laughed, the absurdity of the rec
objection coming suddenly home with
full force.
II had to account in some way for
my presence; that was the only In
spiration which came to mind. 1t hap
pened that Horner had adopted me and
even given me rechristening, which
| was compelled TO accept.
Harry DAILY, the name you gave
me?"
Eyes. He ran across me prowling
about in the dark and flashed an cleo
tric light in my face. Before could
move the fellow thought he recognized
me and jumped at once to the con-
clusion that / was there on the same
Job he was"
-what was thatf"
Robbery"
"The-the English money which was
to be paid overf'
sOf course-it looked easy; all cash
and no one would dare go after 1t by
law"
.And Horner was in 1.-THE agent?
Why didn't he help himself beforeY'
"How could he? II was mere let
ter of credit to be cashed in this coun-
try. He had TO wait until IL was
transmitted into currency. Besides,
this fellow was not the real Homer;
he is an American thief who has been
operating in London. The real Horner
has been put out Of the way"
"Good heavens ] am beginning to
see ray of light. Who. then, is the
mann
George Harris-'Gentleanan George
they call him."
"And he actually mistook you Tor
one of his kind?r'
He certainly did; extremely fat
tering, wasn't it7 am supposed to be
one Of the fraternity, in good standing
Harry DAILY, whoever he may be.
Unfortunately i am not up In crimi-
nal biography"
Her glance left my face and swept
the room; then sought her watch
again.
Il am so glad you told me all this"
she said gravely. 'Tt is going to be
a wonderful help when / have time to
think. You are still willing to go
where / ask, without questioniDgY
Il am even pleased to be asked
and trusted"
Then we win go now. Perhaps II
win be better IL you depart first and
wait for me outside at the entrance"
She arose when i did. turning
slightly 50 that the back OF her broads
brimmed hat became visible for the
first time. There. braveIy displayed.
was the ornamental dagger hilt / had
believed hidden In my yalise at the
hotel. The sight Of IT there vanquished
my last suspicion.
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