White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1921-02-06
The Catspaw
By Gilbert F. B0remon

little game on at eleven; I'd be glad
to have you join me-"
I'm afraid 1t will be impossible
today, Mr.. Saunders, as | have some
business on hand that must be at
tended to: I thank you just the same,
though said Johnny.
We'll, I'm sorry you cant go:
this is Saturday, and a half-holiday,
SO | generally spend the day ON the
links. Call in and see me again
when you have time"
Fish strolled out of the bank, and
for several minutes stood on the
bank steps in deep thought; then he
walked slowly down the street. A
short distance from the bank was a
shop which dealt in trunks, suit
cases and the like; Johnny went in
here and after careful examination
purchased the best suitcase In stock.
To the clerks request for his address
for the purpose of delivery. Fish re-
marked that 1t vas unnecessary, as
he would take it with him. AS he
came out of the shop Mr.. Saunders
as just getting in his car. bound
for the club, Fish reentered the
bank, where he was engaged for
some time in the transaction of busi-
hess; he then emerged, carrying the
suitcase. and walked up The street.
disappearing around the corner in
the direction Of his office.
That evening at $50 as the linn
tied pulled out of Everford for the
east. a nan bearing a striking re-
semblance to Johnny Fish might
Lave been seen in a stateroom of the
rear Pullman; his luggage consisted
only of a handbag and a suitcase
identical il appearance with the one
purchased by Fish that morning;
this was a rather singular coinci-
denee, and as another coincidence
leading to a definite conclusion, after
lie departure of the limited. Johnny
fish was seen no more in Everford.
CHAPTER VI.
On the following Wednesday night
Messrs. Doolittle and Sharp return
ed, their train vas late, SO they did
rot arise ut the usual hour next
morning. and il was. nearly 10 o'clock
when they reached their Offices.
where both retired TO the Office of
Mr.. Doolittle % discuss with Riley
the various matters of business
which had arisen during their alb
ssence, as we'll as to examine the &C
cumnlated mail.
Did Fish call on you. Mr.. Riley"
said Sharp.
Yes, sir; | gave him the money
as you instructed.
Have YOU seen him lately2 Is
lie in town."
No, sir; | understand he left
town either last Saturday or Sun
day. AT any rate, he is not in town
now"
"Um-h. Did you attend to the
matter of that check for s25o,000 as
| requested"
NO. sir: not yet: I haven't been
advised by the. bank that returns
have been received from New York
is that 500 | don't understand
that; here's a letter from the New
York attorneys advising us that the
matter had been favorablv acted
upon. and that our draft for $780,
oo0 had been duly paid. It's dated
more than a week ago, so the money
Las had plenty Of time TO reach here.
Call up Harrison, the cashier at the
Second National. and ask him II the
returns have been received vet F"
Yes. sir,
In a moment or Two Riley was
back. Yes. sir; Mr. Harrison says
that the returns were received sew
eral days ago
Well. it's strange that they neg
leeted TO notify you as | instructed
them Get the check out of the safe
and take ii down 10 the bank at once,
Mr.. Riley; take the hank hook along
aud have the proper credit made"
Very well, sir
After Riley had cone the two part
ners fell 10 discussing the various
business matters needing attention,
laughing and joking. and in a most
loyial mood. While they were thus
engaged Mr.. Sharp's stenographer
entered
Il almost forgot, Mr.. Sharp; here
is a note a lady left for you while
you were away and she handed
sharp an envelope.
Probably a note from your sweet
heart" grinned Doolittle.
You never can tell" said Sharp.
Hey? What's this?' he continued,
as he removed the contents of the
envelope. Ii was a note with a check
pinned To it. aud he read aloud:
MIR. Ezra Sharp. City: Dear
Mr.. Sharp regret that you
had left for the east the norm
lIk UtIDtt 4 altttCdt 10 q
much desired to have you at
tend TO my business matters
while | was here.
II could not spare the time,
however. to await your return.
so | secured the services OF Mr..
Elliott Conrad, who has handled
everything most satisfactorily.
Thinking hat YOU may have
been put to a little trouble on
my account, l am enclosing my
check for 500, which l trust
will lac satisfactory. Yours tru-
ly, MARTHA kETcHUM.'
What the hell is the meaning Of
this? 1t cant be-
Just then he was interrupted by
the hurried entrance of Riley, who
said. breathlessly. There's some
thing wrong about that check. Mr.
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