The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-07-14

| 1on,"I 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. I had no proof beyond a
rather vague suspicion. In truth,
about all the clew I actually possessed
was that these fellows met secretly
at a certain number on Cans street.
I was half a day in learning that
Cans street was located in Jersey
CITY and I 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
men"
"Only Krantz; knew him by sight"
"Then it was my meeting with Alva
which led you to the factory?"
Eyes. I had dropped into the saloon
because it 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 I 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."
1 laughed, the absurdity Of the rec
objection coming suddenly home with
full force.
81 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
I was compelled to accept"
Harry DAILY, the name you gave
me?'
Eyes. He ran across me prowling
about in the dark and flashed an elec-
tric light in my face. Before 1 could
move the fellow thought he recognized
me and jumped at once to the con-
causion that I was there on the same
Job he was"
"What was that?'
Robbery
"The-the English money which was
to be paid over?'
"Of course-it looked easy; all cash
and no one would dare 60 after 1t by
law"
"And Horner was in it-the agent?
Why didn't he help himself before?
"How could he? It was mere let
ter of credit to be cashed in this coun-
try. He had to wait until It was
transmitted into currency. Besides,
this fellow was not the real Horner;
he is an American thief who has been
operating in London. The real Horner
has been put out Of the way"
"Good hea |ens. I an beginning to
see a ray Of light. Who. 'hen. is the
many
"George HarriS--": ':s';': '"' George
they csu him"
Ana he actually mistook you for
one of his kind?"
"He certainly did; extremely fiat
tering, wasn't it? 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.
81 am so glad you told me all this,''
she said gravely. ut is going to be
q wonderful help when have time to
think. You are still willing to 60
where I ask, without questioningT
81 am even pleased to he asked
and truSted."
"Then we will 60 now. Perhaps 1t
will be better If you depart first and
wait for me outside at the entrance
She arose when 1 did. turning
slightly so that the back of her broads
brimmed hat became visible for the
first time. There, bravely displayed,
was the ornamental dagger hilt l had
believed hidden in my valise at the
hotel. The sight of it there vanquished
my last suspicion.
CHAPTER TX.
Perond's Cafe.
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