The Prescott daily news., 1921-03-31
The Wrong Man By ALVAH JORDAN GARTH
Id. l9sl. western Newspaper Unlon)

Wilton Revere was a seeker for tips and chances A speculator and schem- CT, he was the admiration of group kindred to himself who had witnessed some of his brilliant manipulation and l in many instances had been allowed to share In the profits of his money i making ventures.
 Revere called a conclave of his close friends, and his handsome, queeniy | sister, Eunice, was present We are a strong party of six when we bulk our energies and abilities, observed Revere. Here Is the propo- Sitlon: 1 have been tipped off by a city friend that q young man named Wright will come to town next week. He Is bent upon a secret and mysteri- ouS mission The son of millionaire, he Is the trusted advance agent of Sev- eral tinanciers who propose securing siteS for several factories and right of way for railroad He may make modest. guarded presentation and probably be very close as to the real merits of his visit. but l suppose mil lions are involved in his deals. and We want to gain his acquaintance and confidence and finally share in the benefits of the extensive investments he is to make"
 "All working from cooperative angle as usual 1 supposef suggested one of the accompllces,
 4,r and all that Yes" nodded Revere "Get close to him and next to his plans. but be polite and don't overdo your parts"
 And my share in rhe project?~ questioned the peerless Eunice.
 "Oh, just charm him. as you have so many others laughed her brother.
 Eunice tossed her naughty head dis dainfully. but her cheek gIowed and her eyes showed interest. All the am hltin of her soul was aroused. SLe had angled tor many a wealthy life partner. but had met with severe dis appointments. and the only man she had ever loved had proven recreant and had married another. Time had healed the wound in a measure, and she cherished the compensation of some day attaining a position of social eminence and wealth.
 There arrived in Weston a few days later commonplace, ordinary per SOnage, plainly dressed, rather reti- cent man of about thirty, who reg lStpFpI l rho local hnfal rka Wright. His non-communicative man. her and his name singled him out in the estimation of the Revere group as their prospective victim At once Revere and the others proceeded to watch him closely for couple of days.
 He has got all the local directories and his inquiries show that lie is aftea lot of general information as to the people of the town" Revere reported to his accomplices. "Now then. to get into his good graces."
 Which each one of the group pro- ceeded to do. They warily closed up an acquaintanceship. Mir Wright seemed a good deal surprised, then fluttered and finally delighted as Eunice was brought on the scene, and he found himself for some inexplicable reasoh feted, courted and given full attention at a liberal expenditure.
 Just about the same time q modest appearing, unassuming young man ap- peared at the home of Acton Bran,,. an old man living in a poor way with | an Oply do11obtor +ho oJ.xz village. He gave the name of Walter 1 Brown and introduced himself by say l ing:
 T am seeking some information about the town and it's industries and real estate. They tell me. Mir. Brand. that you are the best posted man to consult"
 Well, have known the village since it was the mere way station" was the response If 1 can help vou in any way, l shall be glad"
 That you can certainly do." de clared Brown, and for the week follow ing the two were a great deal together Brown had an automobile and he and Brand and sometimes the charming Lucia, his daughter, made a number Of trips in and about the town. Mir. Brown asked a great many ouestions did not disclose his purpose in doing so, but seemed manifestly interested in all of the information he acquired
 It was one afternoon about two weeks later that Revere came to his sister greatly perturbed and excited
 Well, Eunice," he announced. "vou can drop our friend Wright sum- marlly."