The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-11-19
CHAPTER II. (contInued)

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eT-THE bus iolted on np the ave
nue.. Billy Kane shifted his
- position uneaslly on the some.
what uncomfortably hard seat on
the top OF the bus, His first
impulse had been to confront
Laverto on the spot. but quick
on the heels OF that impulse
had come better plan. With
rope enough the man would hang
himself. IL there was anything
in this Marco affair, robbery
og was Indicated, Marco would
obviously report 1t TO the police as
soon as II was discovered, and he,
Billy Kane, being in possession OK
the evidence that would convict
its author, would then be In a posi-
ton to put an end, for a good many
years at least. TO Layorto's criml-
nal career; and besides this. there
was David Ellsworth did not
want to wound or hurt the others
finer senslblllles, but that David
Ellsworth should see LayertO for
himself in The latter'B true colors
was essential, for IL would and
must make the old philanthropist
In tho future less the victim OF
that over.genorous and spontaneous
sympathy which was 30 easily
excited by those who preyed upon
him.
The thought OF David Ellsworth
oil IL, h., IhAnnht M
David Ellsworth's anonymous let
ter. Billy Kane lighted u cigarette,
and smoked It savagely, 1t was
sumeune of the same breed as An
tonic IRyerto, and for the same
reason that Laverto would soon
have for revenge, who had written
that letter. He was quite sure OF
that In his own mind. What else.
indeed, could IL be2 Not David
Elisworth's explanat,onl That WAS
entirely too chimericall One by
one he reviewed the cases where
he had uncovered fraudulent at
tempts upon the old millionaire's
charity during the past three
months; but, while more than one
was concerned with characters
vicious, dissolute and criminal
enough, not one seemed TO dove
tail into the niche in which he
sought TO at 1t.
a second cigarette followed the
first, and his mind was stu busy
with his problem, rs he pressed
tho button at the aide OF his seat,
clambered down the circular iron
ladder at THE rear of the bus
stepped to the sidewalk as the bus
drew up to the curb, 'nd stood
waiting for the bus TO pass OH
David Eltsworths residence was on
tho FIRST corner down tho cross
street on the ether side OF the ave-
nue.. The bus creGked protestingly
into motion, and Billy Kane, In the
act OF stepping from the curb TO
cross the avenue, paused suddenly,
instead. as a voice spoke behind
him.
Begging your pardon, Mr..
Kane, sir, may | speak to you for a
moment7"
Billy Kane turned around alb
ruptly. He stared at the other In
surprise. 1t WAS Jackson, the foot
man.
why. yes, of course. But what
on earth are you doing out here,
Jackson" he demanded a little
sharply.
81 was waiting for YOU, sir" the
man answered hurriedly, 81 knew
you'd gone out, MIR. Kane and |
knew | couldn't miss you here, SIR,
when you came back, as you al
ways come by the avenue, sir.
And, begging your pardon again,
sir. would YOU mind II we didn't
stand here2 You wouldn't take
offeuse, sir, II We went in by the
garage driveway whore We could
be alone Tor a minute, sir2'
Billy Kane eyed the man critl-
Cally. Jackson, immaculate in his
livery appeared TO be quite him.
self, but Jackson at times had been
known 90 possess greater fond
ness for a bottle than was good
for him.
What is e., Iackson?' he de-
manded still more sharply, Did
Mr.. Ellsworth send YOU hera2"
mo, sir; he didn't" the man
answered neryously. "But. II You
please, Mr. Kane, sir, that Is. II
you don't mind, sir, Ia rather wait
unLll----R
Very well, Jacksonl" Billy
Kane interrupted curtly. 81 sup,
pose you have reason for your
rather strange request Come
along. then, and I'll listen TO wha,
you have TO say.
""Thank you, sir said the mar
earnestly.
They crossed the avenue, passed