Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-04-09
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no names, but I know who is in the
next room and what he carries in that
valise. That is the point which brings
me here. l have come to dictate terms
of surrender"
The lady neither moved nor replied
but steadily regarded the cigar in
Goodwin's hand.
We" continued the dictator, thought
fully regarding the neat buckskln shoe
on his gently swinging foot speak
for a considerable majority Of the peo-
ple-demand the return Of the stolen
funds belonging to them. Our terms 20
very little, further than that. They are
very simple. As an accredited spokes
man, I promise that our interference Will
cease if they are accepted. Give up the
money and you and your companion will
be permitted to proceed wherever you
will. In fact, assistance will be given
you in the matter of securing a passage
by any outgoing vessel you may choose
It is on my personal responsibility that
/ add congratulations to the gentleman
in No 10 upon his taste In feminine
charms"
Returning his cigar to his mouth
Goodwin observed her, and saw that her
eyes followed It and rested upon it with
icy and significant concentration. Ap-
parenty she had not heard a word he
had said. He understood, tossed the
amused laugh, slid from the table to his
That is better" said the lady. 1T
I II
you. For second lesson I'm good man.
ners, you might now tell me by whom
am being insulted."
az am sorry" said Goodwin. leaning
one hand on the table, "that my time IS
too brief for devoting much of II to a
course OF etiquette Come. now; I ap-
peal 10 your good sense. You have shown
yourself, in more than one instance, to
be well aware Of what is to your advan.
tage. This IS an occasion that demands
the exercise Of your undoubted intelll-
/ geuce- There is no mystery here. J am
Frank Goodwin; and ! have come for
the money. I entered this room at a ven
| ture Had I entered the other | would
/ have had It before now DO YOU want
Il IN words? The gentleman In No 10
has betrayed a great trust. lie has
robbed his people Of a large sum, and
1t IS l who viii prevent their losing IT,
] do not say who that gentleman IS;
but If I should be forced to see him and
he should prove to be n certain high
official Of the republic, II VIII be my
/ duty to arrest him. The house is guard
ed. ! am Offering you liberal terms tt
/ Is not absolutely necessary that I confer
personally with the gentleman In the next
: room Bring me the valise containing
the money, and We viii call the anair
ended"
The lady arose from her chair and
1 stood for moment thinking deeply.
DO you live here, Mr.. Goodwin" she
asked presently.
yes"
What IS your authority for this 70 .
trusion?"
Il am an instrument OF the republic.
I was advised by wire OF the movements
OF tbe-genteman In No. 10"
May I ask YOU two or three questions?
! believe YOU to be q man more apt n
be truthful th1n-timid. What sort OF
town is this-Coralio, I think they call
IT,"
Not much Of a town" said Goodwin.
smiling. "A banana town. rs they run.
Grass huts. 'dohes. five or six two-story
houses accommodations limited. popula-
ton half breed Spanish and Indian.
CARDS and blackamoors. No sidewalks
90 speak Of no amusements. Rather un-
moral. That's an ofhand sketch, OF
course"
Are there any Inducements. say IN O
social or ga q business way, for people
to reside heret'
ION, yes" answered Goodwin, smiling