Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-09-29

IlOu on my puTl. hIduIZ > name was
used, but only indirectly, and the i'm
preston was left upon me that In
iueuce was being brought to bear to
shield the banker from any direct
connection with the crime.
knew that when the time came
for trial l could scarcely hope to
escape thus easily. Under cross-ex-
animation by the defendants attorney,
the whole affair would be probed to
the very bottom, and / should be
compelled to disclose every bit of in
formation l possessed. In the mean
while | must discover the girl. and
learn from her own lips, if possible.
just how deeply she was involved.
Then, and then only, could decide
upon my own future course. But how
was / to locate her? had nothing
to guide me in the search. There
were only two people to whom l could
turn for even a suggestion--krantz,
the banker, and Sarah Waldron.
doubted il either would reveal the
truth, but l could use the threat Of
exposure against Krantz. and might
thus terrorize him into revealing the
truth. l decided that If the girl did
not call me by phone before noon the
next day l would certainly exhaust
every effort to find her. She would
assuredly learn by that time what
had occurred, but, whether she so
desired or not, was not willing to
let her drop out of my life. l would
learn, at least, whatever Adolph
Krantz knew about her.
The hours dragged away bringing
no message. the silence merely
strengthening my resolution and In
creasing my interest. After lonely
lunch, in which her face seemed ever
before me, / took taxi and drove
direct to the bank. crossed the mar
ble-fioored lobby and approached q
desk rather doubtfully. A middle
aged man glanced up from his work,
and listened quietly to my question,
examining my card attentively.
"Ah, yes, United States consular
service-I see. l regret to say that
Mr.. Adolph Krantz is not in the bank
today. In fact he is out Of town,
possibly for a week. Yes, he left
rather suddenly for Washington. Per-
haps you might talk with his secre-
tary."
l hesitated, yet almost as quickly
decided to see what might develop.
81 will If you please, for just
moment"
''very good, sir. The third door
down that corridor to the left. You
will find it ajar. think; walk right
in"
proceeded as he directed, the glass
partitions of the bank on one side, the
other divided into small private Of
fees, the equipment plainly handsome.
The third door stood partly open, CIV
ing me a glimpse within before /
ventured to enter. The place had far
more the appearance of private H.
brary than downtown business Of
fee. A woman was bending over the
further desk, busted at some work.
With heart beating somewhat faster
ventured TO open the door sufficient
Iy wide to enter.
There was no one else present. but
her head instantly lifted, and she rose
to her feet, with a quick smile, and
outstretched hand. coming directly to-
ward me.
''Mr. Philip Severn, at last" she ex-
claimed pleasantly. my faith is re-
warded."
'YOur faith" echoed, rallying from
my surprise at this greeting. ''Then
you were expecting me?'
Il have never felt a very serious
doubt. Does that sound odd? Let
me close the door, and then we will
sit down and talk. am never dis
turbed when the door is shut. Here
is the best place. Yes, Mr.. Severn.
was certain curiosity would cause
you to seek me, even If there was
no other motive. I did not phone
so you came here"
81 had but two choices-to seek in
formation either through Adolph
Krantz or Sarah Waldron. CHEESE
to try Krantz first"
sand you really had no suspicion
l was to be found here?"
"None whatever. Why should I?
Not even yet do know whom ! am
speaking with"
"Oh. yes, you do-Marie Gessler,
revolutionist. messenger to the Chilean
junta." She laughed, her eyes spark
ling. docs not that Satisfy"
'Far from it; l believe ! am en-
titled to even more"
Indeed you are. have the honor
of being also private secretary to Mr..
Adolph Krantz. Now. what next?'
swell, when he writes you check,
what name does he make it payable
tor
'Let me see; did you ever know any
one called Tom LOngdale?"
'Did I. Why, great Scott you can
not mean that you are actually Helen
1t Is not possible"
"Oh, yes. 1t is; little girls grow up.
you know. And now If you will be