The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1922-11-10

car passed.
1t was a little after eight in the
morning when Gramont drove into
ParadIs. He noticed that two large
automobiles were standing In front OF
the post office, and that about them
were group Of men who eyed MIN
and his car with some Interest. Pay.
ing no attention to these. he drove on
through the town without halt.
Sweeping out along the north road
he encountered no one. When al
length he reached the Ledanois farm
he drove In toward the deserted house
and parked the car among some trees
where ii could not be seen from the
| road.
Leaving the car, Gramont took his
way toward the bank of the bayou and
followed this In the direction of the
adjoining property.
He went on to an opening in the
bushes which, over the low rail fence,
gave him a clear view Of the Gumberts
property. There he paused, quickly
drew back, and gained a point whence
he could see without danger of his
presence being discovered. He settled
into immObility and watched.
That Memphis Izzy himself had not
yet arrived, he was fairly certain.
Near the barn were drawn up two fiiv-
vers, and sitting In chairs on the cot
tage veranda were three men who
must have come in these cars. Ora
mont had come provided with binocu-
lars, and got these out. He was not
long in discovering that all three men
on the veranda were strangers to him.
They, no doubt, we're men In the lot
terry game, waiting for Gumberts to
arrive Gramont turned his attention
to the other buildings
Both the barn and shop were open,
and the buzzing thrum of machinery
bore witness that the mechanics were
hard at work upon the stolen cars
Gramont thought of Ben Chacherre
still tied and dashed to the chair In his
room, and wondered what was to be
found under the rear seat of Ben's
car. He could see the car from where |
he lay,
Almost on his thought, q high-pow- |
cred and noiseless car came sweeping |
down the road and he knew at once |
that Memphis Ivy had arrived. He |
knew it intuitively, even before he OBJ
tanned good glimpse of the broad,
heavy figure and the dominating fea-
lures. Memphis Ivy was far from
but he possessed character
where's the Goog?" AS he left the
car, which he had driven himself, Gum
berts lifted his voice in bull-like
roar that carried clearly to Gramont
where's Charlie the Goog?"
The mechanics appeared hurriedly. |
One of them, no other than Gramont's |
friend Of the adenoidal aspect, who
seemed to own the mellifluous title of |
Charlie the Goog, fastened to the side
Of Gumberts. and the latter gave him
evident directions regarding some re-
pair to the car. Then, turning. Mem
)his Izzy strobe to the cottage. He
nodded greetings to the four men who
awaited him, took q bunch OF keys
rom his pocket and opened the cot
age door. All five vanished within.
Gramont rose. A moment previous
Y, fever had thrilled him; the excite
Now he was cool again.
lis fingers touching the pistol in his
rocket, his eyes steady He glanced ;
It his watch and nodded.
ITS timer" he murmured. Lets
ope there'll be no slipup! All ready.
femphis Ivy. So am I. Let's goi'
Unhurried and openly. he advanced, /;
making his leisurely way toward the
arm and shop. Charlie the Goog. who
vas bent over the car of Gumberts. {
vas first to discern his approach. and {
up Gramont waved his !
and in greeting. Charlie the Goog 5
nrned his head and called his breth-
en-. who came into sight. staring at ,
'ramont.
The latter realized that If he passed t
hem the game was won. If they
topped him. he babe fair to lose {
verything. Il
Hello. boysi" he called. cheerily. as f
e drew near. ~ came out on an err O
md for the boss-got a message for c
i'hb'it 70. W htit 10 uCs HI iut | e
)use?' ri
The others nodded, plainly mistrust-
e him. yet puzzled by his careless II
amer and his reference to Fell.
"Sure." answered Charlie the Goog. II
10 right in-he's In the big front I,
om." n
THANKS" 1,
Gramont continued his way. con h
fous that they were staring after
m If there was anything phony :,
'out him. they evidently considered
at Memphis Ivy would take care Of
e matter very ably. r,
The steps of the cottage porch u
eaked protestingly as Gramont as n
nded them. Perhaps Memphis Ivy n,
cognized an unaccustomed footstep; a,
rhaps that conversation outside had a,
netrated to him. Gramont entered
E front door into the hall, and ms he 4,
so, Gumberts opened the door on M
! right and stood gazing at him
ther. glarIng. j..
Who're your" he demanded -.