Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-08-18


to occur here which would give the
department any excuse for raid. If
there was fight, or even a murder,
it was hushed up instantly, and the
victim hidden away, before even the
patrolman on the block could hear
about it. He mentioned several cases |;
anS said the walters were especially
selected to take care of any rough
house."
Perhaps that is what makes it pop
ular with the class they cater to-"
"Safe, you mean. Yes; he said they
could spot any criminal of reputation
in the country at Peronds, if they
only waited long enough; that half
the big jobs in New York were plotted
at these tables" ~
81 begin to comprehend" l said
iocularly, why l was received as a
distinguished guest. The headwaiter
must have recognized me as an old
pal-my face is my fortune"
He may have mistaken you for
Daily" she admitted soberly, 'but
more likely it was your tip which
made him so attentive. You are some
spender, Mr.. Severn"
"That depends on who / am with !;
this is an unusual occasion"
She did not smile, or look at me.
but leaned. slightly forward, drawing
back fold of the curtain with one
hand, so as to gain a wider glimpse
of the large room without. A mo-
merit she remained motionless; then
turned her face sideways toward me.
''WaTdron is already here" she whis-
pered warningly. ''He is alone at that
second table, against the pillar. Step
around this side and you can see
the man with gray, bushy hair"
| could not easily have mistaken the
fellow; his appearance was too en-
phatically that of the Russian Jew of
a certain type to enable him to con-
ceal his birthright. His back was to-
ward us, yet as he occasionally cast
his eyes about over the faces of those
around him, had a glimpse of a
beaked nose, and a sallOw, dull COM
plexion, which seemed to blend natu-
rally into a scraggling beard of no
perceptible color. His hair though
was lrongray apparently uncut for
weeks, and thrust back from an IN
usually high forehead, so as to give
the man ruffled, unkempt appear
ance far from pleasing. He was big
oil ovpr CT burIx- fnr q To,,,
with broad shoulders and large hands,
thiclkly covered with hair.
l moved back around the table as
Francois appeared, and resumed my
seat, keeping silent until the waiter
again vanished, and left us alone.
And now that you have located the
fellow" | asked curiously, "what do
you propose doing-go out and talk
with him."
She shook her head.
II have reason to believe he expects
to meet some one here" she ex-
planned. 81 do not know who; that
is one thing l desire to find out. From
what you have told me tonight rather
think now it may be Harris"
''To divvie up?"
''To talk it over, at least; they'd
hardly bring the stuff in here. Prob
ably by this time that is safely
planted"
Francois came back, and we devoted
ourselves to the meal. although could
observe her CHANGING constantly
through the opening in the curtains to
make sure of her man. Finally
Francois disappeared with the rem
nants, while we awaited the serving
of dessert. From my seat / could see
nothing Of the Russian.
mo one arrived yetT' / inquired
"The Jew still there?"
"He remains alone eating. All! nv
guess was right-isn't that Harris
who has just come in?'
It was "Gentleman George" beyond
the shadow of doubt. SHe had evi
IDENTIFY located Waldron the moment
of entering the room, and with nc
other thought in his mind headed
straight toward where the letter sat
The Jew glanced up, saw him ap.
preaching, and drew partially back
from the table, the knife he had beer
using still gripped in his hand.
His posture was that of defense. OF
one who anticipates possible attack
MOI did Harris expression and man.
Der render this improbable. The lat
ter pushed his way forward with an.
cry strides. until he reached the man
he sought. leaning over the table to
front him, his face black with pas
sion. his first words plainly audible
to us above the din Of jazz band.
"Say, where the hi have you beeni
What is this. double-cross, Wal.
dronT'
what you meanT" calculated the
other. "By Colt 1t is rather you |
should ask why you not tell me the
trnthT'
Tell youl What the devil have !
got to tell you? Don't get funny with
me. You sent me note this morning,