American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-08-26

VERY good, sir. The third door
down that corridor to the left. You
win find it ajar, / think; walk right
In"
/ proceeded as he directed, the glass
partitions Of the bank on one side, the
other divided into small private Of
fees, the equipment plainly handsome.
The third door stood partly open, CIV
ing me a glimpse within before /
ventured to enter. The place had far
more the appearance of a private IL
brary than a downtown business Of
fee. A woman was bending over the
further desk, busted at some work,
With heart beating somewhat faster
/ yentured to open the door sufficient
ly wide to enter.
There was no one else present, but
her head instantly lifted, and she rose
to her feet, with a quick smile, and
outstretched hand. coming directly to-
ward me.
Mr.. Philip Severn, at last" she ex-
claimed pleasantly, "My faith is re
warded."
your faith" I echoed, rallying from
my surprise at this greeting. Then
you were expecting mel"
81 have never felt a very serious
doubt. Does that sound oddly Let
me close the door, and then we will
sit down and talk. I am never dis
turbed when the door is shut. Here
is the best place. Yes, Nj. Severn,
1 was certain curiosity would cause
you to seek me, wen If there was
no other motive. l did not phone,
80 you anne here"
az had but two ctsoices-to seek In
formation either through Adolph
Krantz or Sarah Waldron. 1 chose
TO try Krantz hrst."
"And you really had no suspicion
/ was to be found here?"
"None whatever. Why should Il
Not even vet do I know whom / aw
speaking with"
"oh, yes, you do-Marie Gessfer
revolutlonfst, messenger to the Chilean
junta," She laughed, her eyes spark
ling. Does not that satisfyT"
EdA IIOh IT, L bSiicNt 4 A@l Ch
titled to even more"
Indeed you are. have the mono
of being also private secretary to MI
Adolph Krantz. Now, what next?"
well, when he writes you a check
what name does he make 1t payabl
to?"
Let me see; did you ever know an
one called Tom LongdaleT
'Did /! Why, great Scott you car
not mean that you are actually Helen
1t is not possible"
''Oh, yes. 1t is; little girls grow VI
you know. And now IL ycgl will b
very good and quiet l ana going t
tell you just how 1t all happened
What led me to become a tesperat
oonsptrator, and-well, yes-.a famou
detective. Are you all ready for m,
oonfessionf"
She rested her hand on mine, an,
permitted my fingers to close over Il
I'm a spirit of frank good FELLOWSHIP
Then listen; it may make yor
shudder in some of its bloodcurdlin
details, and possibly you may con
slider my actions very unwomanly
Now 1ust be quiet until / finish"
Her eyes met mine earnestly, Blu
felt I could perceive a certaba plead
ing In her depths.
II am Tom Longdale's sister Helen
AS you doubtless know, financial,
there is no necessity for my seekin,
employment. Indeed l did net seel
1t, but was induced to accept this po
sltion at the request of Mr.. Krantz
who has been a lifelong friend of m!
fathers. l enjoy the work, however
and have been here now nearly tire,
years. Adolph Krantz is a most Low
able man, and / am devoted 10 hi
service. lie is an Austrian by Dlrtn,
and has found it 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
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