The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-05
REVELATIONS
OF A WIFE
How Madge Won Allen brakes Admir-
inn Aoproval,
BY ADELE GARRISON.

no" maU9e won Ntlon DrakeS NufHh
ing Approval.
Allen Drake didn't utter word as he
hurried me along the upper corridor Of
the Jamaica station and down the
seemingly interminable sets of stairs
TO the outer air.
When he reached the street he Sc
lected with quick, unerring vision, an
open space in which no people were
standing. Making his way toward it
he began talking rapidly, in low voice,
as soon as he was sure no one was
within hearing.
Act and talk as casually as possible
but in low tones" he cautioned first.
Then came the query had been ex-
pecting,
Where is the paper >
TN my wrist watch" I returned.
Good" he commented. Now, well
get into the machine I brought out
and go to hotel dining room a few
miles from here, where there will be
libut few people at this time.
What Drake Discovered.
"I must have time to examine that
paper and to determine what is to be
done before do anything else. shall
be able to do that without detection,
l,as you will see. But even George, the
trusted man who drives my machine,
mustn't guess the existence Of such a
paper. So, when we're seated in the
machine, wait until we're in the road,
Ithen get it out while 1 am talking and
slip it to me silently. The rest will
attend to-"
| My eyes were fixed upon his face.
saw startled look flash across 1t,
and in the same moment he lifted his
right hand and gave it a quick, search
ing glance. My eyes followed his and
to my horror saw blood running over
the fingers.
Inside the Car.
was glad a moment later that had
uttered no exclamation. Dicky or
Harvey Underwood, or any other man
| 1 knew, except, perhaps, DR.. Petit,
would have allowed an exclamation at
| least to punctuate the discovery, but
Mr.. Drake whipped out handker-
chief shut his fingers on it in such a
manner that the blood on his hand was
lcongealed for the moment, lifted my
/
| set down, with his left hand, stepped
quickly to my other side, and with only
| the murmured words, Please hurry"
started toward the fow Of waiting
taxis, among which was his own ma
chine.
| That the chauffeur knew our desti-
nation surmised Mr.. Drake gave him
no orders, even when a whispered
one, as he helped us into the comfort
| able limousine which he was to guide.
1t wasn't a luxurious car, nor one to at
tract any undue attention, but there
was something about it that seemed
Ito spell strength and speed.
| The moment the car had left the
brightly lighted region of the station
Mr.. Drake began with his left hand to
unto the button of his coat.
IT am afraid I'll have to ask you to
help me get my coat Of" he said. i
must find out what has happened, or
this blood will be all over my clothing"
As I leaned toward him he spoke
again sharply.
BE very careful of your gown. Do
you think you can manage this job?"
"I am sure can" returned. But
please wait one moment / may have
something here which will greatly
simplify matters"
Within the Light.
For there had flashed into my mind a
Remembrance OF the first aid bandages
which Katherine always kept in her
knitting bag. It was q hobby OF hers
always to have at hand the simple
things which might aid her in saving
life or preventing useless suffering.
Had she left them there when she
turned It over to me as camouflage for
the little ammonia gun? rummaged
lin the darkness of the bag, and with
a feeling of thankfulness felt the ia
Imiliar outlines Of the small packages.
Now tell me what to do I said.
as I brought them out OF the bag and
laid them on the seat between US.
Fortunately I have some first aid
Ibandages in the knitting bag"
Mr.. Drake made no comment, but a
street lamp which We passed just then
gave me a glimpse Of something in
his eyes eloquent of sdmiring approval
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