Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-03-09
THE MYSTERY OF
TF1E v DAGGER
BY PARRISH

for trial 1 could scarcely hope to e.
cape thus easily. Under cross-exam-
ination by the defendants attorney.
the whole affair would be probed to
the very bottom. and T should be
compelled to disclose every bit Of in
l possessed. In the mean
while I must discover the girl, and
learn from her lips, If possible,
Just how deeply she was involved.
Then, and then only. could I decide
upon my own future purse. But how
1 to locate her? I had nothing
to guide me in the search. There
were only two people to whom I could
turn for even "a Observation-Disclosures,
the banker, and Sarah Waldron. 1
doubted IL either would reveal the
truth, but I could use the threat of.
exposure against Krantz, and might
t~errorize him into revealing the
truth. I decided that II the girl did
not call me by phone before oon the
next. day I would certainly exhaust
every effort to find her. She would
assuredly learn by that time what
had occurred. but, whether she 50
let her. drop out Of my life. 1 would
learn. at least whatever &Adolph
KrantZ know about her.
The hours. dragged away bringing
no message. the silence merely
Strengthening my resolution and in
creasing ny interest After a lonely
lunch, in which her face seemed ever
before me, I took aNtaxi and drove
direct to the bank. I crossed the a
BILE -floored lobby and approached a
desk rather doubtfully. A middle
aged nan glanced up from his work,
and listened quietly to my question,
A~A~ai~i~~ ~r--A-3 ok<~~kfr,oly -
"Ah, yes. United States consular
service ee. I regret to say that
Mr.. Adolph Krantz is not in the bank
today. In fact he Is out Of town,
possibly for q. week. Yes, he left
rather suddenly for Washington. Per-
haps you might talk with his secre-
tary."
I hesitated, yet almost as quickly
deuided to see Whist might develop.
Il will If you please, for just a mo-
ment."
Very good. sir. The third door
down that corridor to the left. You
will fad it ajar, I think; walk right
proceeded as he directed, the glass
partitions Of the bank on one side, the
other divided into small priv1te Of
fices. the equipment plainly hand
ONE The third door stood partly
open, giving me a glimpse within be-
fore I ventured to enter. The place
had Tar more the appearance of a pri-
vate library than a downtown bus-
ness Office. A woman was bending
over the further desk, busted at some
work. With heart beating somewhat
faster I ventured 10 open the door
sufficiently wide to enter.
There was no one else present, but
her head instantly lifted. and she rose
to her feet, with q quick smile, and
outstretched hand, coming directly to-
ward me.
Mr.. Philip Severn. at last" she exz
claimed pleasantly. "My faith is res
warded.' /,
your faith" 1 echoed, rallyinz
from my surprise at this greeting.
'Then you we're expecting me?"
1T have lever 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. NHere
10 the best ,place. Yes. Mr.. Severn,
I was certain curiosity would cause
you>to seek me. even IL there was no
other motive. I did not phone, 30 you
came here"
II had but two choices-to seek in
formation either through Adolph
Krantz Or Sarah w.ldron. l chose
to try Krantx firstly
And you really had no suspicion
I was to be found, here?
fNonN whatever. Why should 4?
Not even yet do I know whom I am
speaking WITH"
"Oh. yes. you do-Mane Gessler,
revolutionist, messenger to the Chill
can junta-" She laughed, her eyes
sparkling. Does not that satisfy?"
"FAr from IT.: I believe / am en-.
titled to even more.
Indeed you an. I have the honor
of being also private secretary to Mr..
Adolph Krantk. Now. What nextf :"
We'll. when he writes you q check
to"
.Ist-me $50: did you eva know any
one called Tom Longdale7
did I! Why. great Scott! You can.
not mean that you arc actually Helenf
II II not poasibles"
.Oh, yes, It II: little girh grow,up.
you know. And now II you win s.
very good and quiet I an goinr 10
tell you just how 1t al happened.
What led me to become q desperate
eonspirator, and-well. yes~-a famous
detective. Are You all ready for my
She rested her hand ON mine. ana
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