The diamond drill., 1921-07-02

connection with the crime.
l knew that when the time came
for trial l could scarcely hope tt
escape thus easily. Under cross-ex
animation by the defendants attorney
the whole affair would be probed td
! the very bottom. and should be
compelled TO disclose every bit Of In
formation I possessed. In the mean.
while I must discover the girl, and
learn from her own lips. II possible,
Just how deeply she was involved.
Then. and then only. could decide
upon my own future course. But how
was l TO locate herr had nothing
10 guide me In the search. There
were only two people to whom could
turn for even a suggestion-Krantz.
the banker. and Sarah waldron.
doubted II either would reveal the
truth. but could use the threat OF
exposure against Krantz, and might
thus terrorize him into revealing the
truth. I decided that II the girl did
not call me by phone before noon the
next day 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. I would
learn. at least, whatever Adolph
krnntz 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-foored lobby and approached a
desk rather ,doubtfully. A middle
aged man glanced up from his work.
and listened quietly TO my question,
examining my card attentiyely.
service--I see. regret 10 say that
Mr. Adolph Krantz is not In the bank
today. In fact he Is out of town,
possibly for week. Yes. he left
rather suddenly for Washington. Per-
haps you might talk with his secre-
tary."
I hesitated, yet almost as quickly
decided to see what might develop
Il Will IL you please, for just a
Very good, sir. The third door
down that corridor to the left. You
will find 1t ajar. think; walk right
n"
proceeded as he directed. the glass
partitions OF the bank on one side, the
,ther divided into small private Of
Ices, the equipment plainly handsome.
The third door stood partly open, CIV
ng me glimpse within before
'entured TO enter. The place had far
more the appearance OF a private IL
'rary than downtown business Of
Ice. A woman was bending over the
urther desk. busied at some work.
With heart beating somewhat faster
ventured TO open the door sufficient
y wide 10 enter.
There was no one else present, but
er head instantly lifted, and she rose
o her feet, with quick smile, and
utstretched hand, coming directly to-
'ard me.
Mr.. Philip Severn. at last" she ex-
laimed pleasantly. "My faith IS re-
"Your faith" echoed. rallying from
~ surprise at this greeting. "Then
on were expecting mef"
Il have never felt a very serious
oubt. Does that sound odd? Let
le close the door. and then we win
{ down and talk. I am never dis
irbed when the door is shut. Here
the best place. Yes, Mr.. Severn.
was certain curiosity would cause
on TO seek me. even IL there was
0 other motive. / did not phone.
you came here"
Il had but two choices-to seek In.
'rmation either through Adolph
rantz or Sarah Waldron. chose
try Krantz first"
"And you really had no suspicion
was 10 be found here?
"None whatever. Why should II 9
OF even yet DO / know whom / am {
eaking with"
on. yes, you do--Marle Gessler. ,
yolutionlst. messenger 10 the Chilean
nta." She laughed her eyes spark e
". "Does not that satlsfyr n
Far from Il; I believe I am en-
led 20 even more" v
Indeed you are. have the honor s
being also private secretary to Mr.. r
lolph Krantz. Now. what nextf"
"Well, when he writes you a check. b
Int name does he make Il payable o
?"
Let me see; did you ever know any
e called Tom Longdale?"
Did II Why. great Scott you can 80
{ mean that you are actually Helen? -
Is not possible" on
'oh, yes. II is: little girls grow up, 'n
u know. And now II you will be te
~ good and quiet am going 20 un
! you just how II all happened.
hat led me 10 become desperate OF
ispirator. and-well, yes--a famous re
tective. Are you oil ready for my ne