The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-11-16

Gramont. He glanced at Fell, who
recognized him and exchanged a nod
of greeting. then returned his attention
TO GramOnt.
"Ah!" said the latter with satisfac-
ton, as he examined the papers. $50
Hearne has given up everything, has
he2 Does this confession lmplicate
Mr.. Fell, here?"
well, rather" drawled the other,
cheerfully. and see here, cap! There
are two more of us In the crowd and
We've arranged TO split the story. We'd
like to rush the stuff to our papers the
minute you give the word, because"
Il know" GramOnt returned the
papers that bore the confession Of
l~learne. you've made copies of this,
of course? All right. Shoot the stuff
in to your papers right away, if you
wish"
Fell raised a hand to check the
other.
"One moment, please" he said, his
eyes boring into the newspaper man.
"Will you also take a message from me
to the editor OF your newspaper-and
see that 1t goes to the others as well?'
IF SIr. GramOnt permits, yes"
go ahead" said Gramont, wonder
ing what Fell would try now. He
soon learned.
Then" pursued Fell, evenly, "you
will kindly inform the editors of your
papers that, in case my name appears
in connection with this matter, l shall
Immediately institute suit for libel.
No matter what Mr.. Gramont may say
or do, ! assure you fully that no pub
LEFTY is going to attach to me in this
matter. Neither, I may add, am l going
to be arrested. That Is all, sir"
Gramont smiled. Take the message
If you see fit, by all means he said,
carelessly. You may also take my
fullest assurance that within twenty
minutes you will observe Ny. Fell
safely in jail. That's ALL"
The newspaper man saluted and de-
parted, grinning.
Gramont leaned forward. the harsh
lines of his face spelling determination
as he looked at joachim Fell.
$50 you won't be arrested, eh? Let's
see. l know that this gang of yours
has influence running up into high
places, and that this influence has
power. That is why l was appointed
to investigate this lottery game secret
ly, and in my own way. That is why,
also, brought the chief of police here
tonight"
He turned to the perturbed officer,
and spoke coldly.
"Now, chief, you've seen my author
ity. you've heard my charges, and YOU
know they will be proved up to the
hilt. Are you willing to arrest Jachin
Fell, O not?"
The chief cleared his throat.
"Why, Mr.. Gramont,' he observed,
nervously, about the rest of the gang.
Well take care of 'em, sure, But it's
different with Mr.. Fell, here. He's a
friend of the senator"
different, HILL" snapped Gra-
mont, angrily. Hes a criminal, no
matter who his friends may be, and l
have the proof of it,"
"Well. that may be So" admitted
the chief of police. But this thing is
goin' to raise a HI Of q scandal, all
up and down the state! You know
that as well as l do. Now, if l IA
YOU, I'd act kind of slow"
Gramont smiled bitterly.
perhaps you would, chief. In fact,
l don't doubt that you would. But you
are not me. Now. as a duly-appointed
officer acting under authority of the
governor of the state, l call upon you
to arrest this criminal, and l make you
duly responsible for his safe-keeping.
Do you dare refuseT
The chief hesitated. He looked at
Fell for help, but o m came. Fell
seemed to be rather amused by the
situation.
GramOnt leaned back in his chair.
The purpling features Of the chief
were streaming with perspiration the
man was in a frightful dilemma. and
his plight was pitiable. At this in
slant joachim Fell interpOsed.
LET me speak, please" he said.
gently. MY dear Mr.. Gramont, 1t has
just occurred to me that there may be
q compromise"