New Britain herald., 1922-04-12
Has Katherine a Hidden Trump
 Cardo

That Lillian was stirred by my story could sec when after had reached the house with Dicky in his car trailing protestLgly after me, and my supposed breakdown" had teer exclaimed over and condoled with, had managed 10 get her alone, with out. as hoped attracting Dicky's at tention, and related to her my en- counter with the man calling himself Anton whom l was sure l had rec ognized as smith,
 Characteristically Lillian said noth' ing until l had finished, but l knew by half d dozen little signs familiar to
 me, that the appearance of Smith in this region--the opportunity of watch ing his movements--w of utmost i'm portance to her
 Katherine must hear this"
 These were the first words Lillian uttered and she rose to her feet 10 summon our little friend when l in- terposed anxiousy.
 Don't you think you'd better walt until Dicky is out Of the house? r. fought to tell you that he is seri-
  work. and don't want to direct any attention of his toward the incidents of our drive. You know he's rather quick, and if he should decide to do any investigating on his own hook, he might discover that Smith was here, and you know
 Lillians Plan
 Her quick perceptions leaped in- stantly 10 the fear was trying 10 ex- press.
 "of course" she said He'd not only spill the beans for l want 10 let this bird Smith. have the longest rope man ever played with, but he'd he very likely 10 find knife in his short ribs. Smiths a very bad actor, 1n- side Of twenty-four hours. I'll have couple of operatives down here who will engage to see that the gifted Mir Smith doesn't make another un- watched move from now till he lands in d dungeon cell, whether that de sired goal be two days or two years away. But until then we'd better fix up some scheme 10 chase the Dicky. bird to the city for couple of days. If Smith can find time off froEl the errand that brought him down here hell try to get Dicky as he no doubt recognized the car and you and can find out easily where yol are
 Her tone expressed the certainty that she knew Smiths errand. ven tured no verbal question lone just naturally doesn't when Lillian is con sidertns a problem, but suppose my face was one amplihed Interrogation point for she suddenly smiled indul- gently
 Hes here to get in touch with that other beauty---the man in the hospital who so frightened Katie. Depend f upon 1t. he'll try to see him, saying he's some friend who has just heard of the accident-that's the reason for his present disguise. and also the req son why Katherine must know all about this. and be prepared for his advent Suppose you go out and locate the Dicky- bird and as soon as you're sure he's planted anywhere to stay for spell, come back here I'll snake Katherine in her in the l 
 I departed obediently in search of | Dicky and found him engaged in a romp on the lawn with Junior and Marion which promised to continue for some time. I paused for passing word or two, then went back to Lil- Hans room, where to my surprise l found her alone.
 "It's Up to Ton"
 Katherine is in your nother-in laws room,'' she explained She put up a warning hand as I appeared, and I saw that Mother Graham was almost asleep. She will come here az soon as she can slip away"
 She cupped her chin in her palms, of the delay to study this new angle of her problem. And she had lifted her head again but a sec ond or two before katherine's light tap sounded on the door.
 Now tell Katherine everything you told me, please Lillian requested as we drew our charts close together. You remember what I told you about Smith in the Catskills" she threw at Katherine.
 Perfectly" Katherine responded |aconically. "Al right, go ahead Madge." and again l repeated the tale of my road side encounter.
 Now it's Up to you, katrinka, h Lillian drawled. That gentleman is sure going to pay your patient a visit,