The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1922-11-02

WI hhn way hNuTutB lNHnl0HH were
inconspieuous to any one whom the
car passed
1t was q little after eight In the
morning when Gramont drove into
Parads. He noticed that two large
automobiles were standing In front OF
the post Office, and that about them
were a group Of men who eyed him
and his car with some interest. Pay
Ing no attention to these, he drove on
through the town without a halt. d.
Sweeping our along the north road,
he encountered no one. When at
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 Ia the
bushes which, over the low rail fence.
gave him clear view OF the Gumberts
property. There he paused, quickly
drew back. and gnIned a point whence
he could see without danger OF his
presence being discovered. He settled
Into lmmobility and watched.
That Memphis Izzy himself had not
yet arrived, he was fairly certain.
Near the barn we're drawn I'D 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 blnocu-
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. were men In the lot
terry game. waiting for Gumberts to
arrive. 0ramont turned his attention
to the other buildings.
Both the barn and shop were omen.
and the buzzlng thrum OF machinery
bore witness that the mechanics were
hard at work upon the stolen cars.
Grnmont 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, n hIgh-pow-
cred and nolseless car came sweeping
down the road and he knew at once
that Memphis Icy had arrived. He
knew 1t intultlvely. even before he OBJ
talned q good glimpse Of the broad.
heavy figure and the dominating fea-
lures. Memphis Icy was far from
handsome, but he possessed character.
where's the GoogY As he left the
car. which he had driven himself. Gum
berts lifted his voice In a bull-llke
roar that carried clearly to Gramont.
where's Charlie the Goog?"
The mechanics appeared hurrledly.
One OF them. no other than Gramont's
friend Of the adenoldal 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
phis Izzy strobe 10 the cottage. He
nodded greetings TO the four men who
awaited him. took bunch Of keys
from his pocket and opened the cot
tage door, All Ave vanished within.
Oramont rose. A moment previous
", fever had thrilled him; the excite
ment OF the manhunt had held him
trembling. Now he was cool again.
his fingers touching the pistol In his
pocket, his eyes steady. He glanced
at his watch and nodded.
ITS time" he murmured. Lets
hope there'll be no slipupi All ready.
Memphis Izzy. So am I. Let's go"
Unhurried and openly, he advanced.
making his lelsurely way toward the |
barn and shop. Charlie the Goog. who |
was bent over the car OF Gumberts,
was first to discern his approach. and
strnightened up. Gramont waved his |
hand In greeting. Charlie the GOog
turned his head and called his breth.
-cn. who came into sight. staring at
Gramont.
The latter realized that II he passed
hem the game was won. II they
stopped him. he babe fair to lose
avery thing.
"Hello. boysl" he called. cheerlly, as
he drew near. 81 came out on an err.
and for the bOss-got a message for
Sumberts. Where is her In the
iousef"
The others nodded. plainly mlstrust-
ng him. yet puzzled by his careless
manner and his reference to Fell.
Sure" answered Charlie the Goog.
Go right ln-he's in the big front
-Oom."
''ThanlSs."
Oramont continued his way. con.
'ciOus that they were staring after
him. II there was anything phony
about him, they evidently considered
hat Memphis Tzzy would take care Of
he matter very ably.
The steps OF the cottage porch
,reaked protestlngly as Gramont as
'ended them. Perhaps Memphis Icy
recognized an unaccustomed footstep:
perhaps that conversation outside had
10 him. Gramont entered
he front door Into the hall, and as he
lid so, Gumberts opened the door on
lis right and stood gazing at hIm-