Grand Forks herald., 1922-03-02
out the experiment. Above all else

wanted to learn who Marie Gessler
was. Nothing else mattered 50 much.
for on this recovery all else hinged.
II violence, or treachety was intended.
able to defend myself.
The neighborhood into which was
venturing induced rae to take taxi,
and, within ten minutes, l was de-
posted at the door OF the saloon.
pressed open the swinging door. and
stepped into the brilliantly lighted
bAr-room.
costigan was behind the bar, but,
at sight OF me. rounded the end, and
apron, and slipping into a coat In
token that he had changed: his occu-
patton.
Better call Charlie" he said to a
man beside him, ''for I'll be off for an
hour or SO. You came to see George 2"
Yes; he telephoned me-"
said he was soin' to-. He's waitfn'
in the office there. I'll 80 alons with
you" @.
He pushed = passage through the
crowd, his breadth OF body according
me ample room in which to follow
without being obstructed, and opened
the closed door with a pass-key. To
a wave OF his big hand passed con-
fidently past him, and entered. The
next instant he had pressed me for
ward. came in also, and closed the
door; the sharp click. Of the lock
sounded like the report Of a pistol.
One startled glance at the interiof
told me 4 was trapped, and the swift
aside, SO that I should have my back
to the wall. Harris sat in the xwivel
chair, with feet elevated on the desk.
sardonically srinning at me over a
half-chewed cigar tilted between his
teeth. A white rag was bound round
his head, through which q. few drops
Of blood had oozed, leaving dark
STAIN, Leaning against the wall OPP
posite was Waldron, one eye half
closed. and his lip split. giving to hi.
face / look Of savage brutality, rem
effort. to smile. Costigan remained
motionless with back against the door,
as though thus barring all possibility,
Of escape. r had walked into their
trap. and the jaws had closed.
Tho grin on Harris face maddened
ME. WELL" ! said coldly. 'it was a
stall, was it? What is the idea?
He laughed. without changing his
attitude.
play. DAILY" he returned. appzientiy
well satisfied with hts smartness.
Then you have nothing to tell me p
.'Oh, yes, have; I've got q hi OF
Z lot to tell you. But first Of all you
are going to Neil me few things.
Push back your right sleeve to the ell
bow, shirt and ali.'
What's that for"
Never you mind what it's for; you
DO what ! say, e you know what is
,ookAd - 49, s.cas Ar thA ot,,s..
but they were hard as flint: MY hest
fancy caused Harris TO lower his feet
and ut up angr1ly.
Push up that sleeve, you. or I'll
have W&ldron do 1t for you. We've
rot you Houl. you fpol!''
stripped back my sleeve, expoAing
my right forearn. vet never remow-
Ing my eyes from their faces, Harris
ana costiran bent forward; intent Oh
shiftsd his position, Harris slapped
a hand ;on the desk, and gave. utter-
ance 20 An oath.
,,.l,s .as Cd; g, q p.n; 81; we're risat rhi.
. NOT In thousaad ye.rs hs aln't
HIS sure 4 dAAd.ringsr. though.
e Harris Strengthened up. the same
hAteful grin STILL exposing his teeth
we've rot your number this tint
. takfoeed anchor on his right farm,
Il didn't know It. but Dan did 4 I'll ie,l
YOU what made u Wise. In the min
dlk over ct Psrond's tonight. q card
case MAS Jared loose h from Y you !.
pocket. There waSs only one kind 81
Gard inside, and that WaSn't DAW by
4 d--n MEirf. 3 I told Dan about It.
md No was for getting - s4uint 81
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