The diamond drill., 1921-07-02

and has found II more or less difficult
TO get away from thsf 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
ne accepted this In the ordinary course
OF business. without suspicionlng Its
purpose, but later learned how the
money was being expended. The mo-
ment ne became doubtful. Mr.. Krantz
absolutely severed all connections
with these plotters and their schemes.
While this was thoroughly understood
omcially, In Washington. where he re-
ported his suspicion. certain circles,
engaged In underhand work, still be-
iieved he could be used for their pur-
poses"
"fet ne accepted the trustf"
In way. yes; but with perfectly
loyal intent AS soon as word se-
cretly reached him that he was 10
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
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 withit. There was delay for
some reason Aiva was not quite ready
TO 60 ahead. and refused to draw the
money. Proof Of conspiracy was lack
Ing until this was consummated. Mr..
krantz. being afraid that he would
be followed II he went again to Wash
ington, delegated Inc 10 20, as I was
entirely unknown. The Secret Sery.
Ice there outlined a plan designed to
hurry matters. I was TO be sent d. |
rect TO these men-Alva, In particular
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
Isl now In this country, but unknown
even TO Alva. the task did not seem
q specially dangerous one"
She passed for moment, her mind
gathering up the odds and ends OF
narrative.
1T is not necessary that l go fur
her into detail met Captain Alva
Is planned, and was taken to the
place where his gang gathered. Krantz
vas there with the money, and my
MESSAGE compelled the Chilean 10 ac-
'ept, and receipt for IL. Government
lgents were stationed IN Jersey City
o intercept him on his way back to
Sew York. He never got far enough
o fall into their hands; before he
Iad driven four blocks he was mur-
ered and robbed. The rest OF the
tory you already know"
The money was actually In that
alise, thenT
Some money was, but not all. We
'ere afraid It might be opened be-
ore an arrest could be made. Each
ackage had real money on the out.
lde; altogether the amount did not
xceed fifteen hundred dollars, and
lese bills were all marked" ,
but you suspected Wine3 1 know {
your call at his Office" {
Il wondered IL you did. Were you
here thenT' (
"Yes. followed you in."
II wish had known; would have q
entured more than dared to alone. 1
suspected-yes; but that was all. Q
possessed no facts, but frightened .
IN so when ! exhibited that hat-pln
felt absolutely convinced that he c
as guilty" |.
You had no reason TO believe he v
assessed such weaponT
None whatever; merely took
lance. l think now the pin used be-
nged to Sarah waldron. but how IL "
me there can only be determined :
rough confession by her husband" :
Tier eyes lifted again to mine. ques- :,
'ningly, and bit anxious. r.
Was my course right or wrong,
lilip Severn"
Undoubtedly right, although i'm
Inc few girls would have had the
urage." r
You believe in spe stnS in the
)manl"
My handclasp frightened, and her
ed dropped before the message she
ist have instantly read In mine.
This has been. test OF us both
Itch we Will never regret" / an
cred soberly, "for' IL has brought
III, hope, love; is this not trueY'
She did not move. or glance up,
caught the whispered response
her lips. -
(THE END.) j
ong since Hester had let one OF the -,
les TO daguerreotypist named Hol- wo
We; and none others were in the nn
house save herself and Clifford -,
W pardoned out after serving SEM 80
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