American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1921-07-01

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"In a way-yes. He sent for him
to come back from England, but with
out explaining just what his graft
was. ON the way over Harris picked
up another end OF the same net, and
went after It himself. He wasn't un-
der any obligation to Waldron, and
preferred TO play his hand alone"
"And the Russian has found that
out, and now he butts In"
THAT'S the way I'd read the cards,
Costigan."
de sat silent a long while, and l lit
a cigar and watched him, his great
hands closing and enclosing, as he
slowly reviewed the situation.
"Say. this guy what was bumped
on-did, whoever did II, get a%nythingr'
"His pockets were riied, the papers
say-ali but a little change"
Are you sure this fellow Alva didn't
have that bunch Of money along with
him9"
"Nol Tn not sure, ofScourse, but
Harris had been shadowing him for
q month. Still, come 10 think, Alva
was with KrantK the same night. He
might have touched him."
with whof"
"Krantz-Adolph Krantx-the bank
ee. Kuih, Krantz and Company, over
In Wall street." | explained.
us he the same guy that k stands
for in the letter1"
"No doubt. He and Harris had an
gs.gn., ~ OAE 7 n ENnNnnfn STRAIT "
lie Compile, heyl / wonder who
lives theref'
"wel, | can tell you-it's Ivan Wal
dron.'
His fist came crashing down onto
the arm OF his chair,
"H-li That's all clear enough then.
He and George are up TO some deal
together. Say, I believe this Russian
guy is the buck who got Alva."
40 you think so1 Well, I am not
so sure of that. But, anyway, what
shall we dor
"wait until George ome back.
There amt any cause for us to butt
In yet. This is his game, ms see It.
II II was you, Mr.. DAILY" he added
grimly, "you wouldn't thank nobody
to shove in uninvited-wouid yer
nowf"
was unconvinced by his argument,
yet knew of no way or answering It.
He must have read my predIcameni
In the expression of my face.
"Itu come out NIL right, DAILY" h'
volunteered. 81 know George, an he
amt the kind to be outwitted by nj
Russian jew. Let's have n drink nm
Wen call II on for tonight. You leav,
me your telephone number an II any
thing happens I'll let you know"
1 tool ii taxi back to the hotel, feel
ing restless and dissatisfied, yet IN
able to decide on any definite action
AS l asked for my key. the clerl
handed it over. together with a car
In the box, which l read In bewildei
ment. "Mr. Philip Severn. C-145. Cal
Hotel McAlpin." Could this be Hai
Tis, ~ondeavoring to reach me privatel
with some messagef Or was II mere
ly an acquaintance who had learne
OF my presence In the city7 foun
the McAlpin exchange number In IN
telephone book and gained connection
nay pulses ~throbbing with excitement
A woman's voice answered.
"rhe McAlpin."
"This IL Philip Severn. You left
call here at the hotel for me-"
"Oh, yes, Mr.. Severn. I'm requisite
to ask you TO come at once to IN
/, parlor OF the McAlpln, on the mezrl
) nine honr--a friend wishes TO see you
"But really. I do not recognize yol
voice"
/, (Which IL not altogether strange, q
] am only the clerk on this floor. / a.
; making this request In behalf OF
guest"
"a man or n woman, may | askT'
: She laughed good-humorediy.
! REALLY, am not at liberty to sa.
You win Gomez
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