The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1922-11-09

inconspicuous to any one whom the
car passed.
1t was a little after eight In the
Paradis. He noticed that two large
automobiles were standing in front OF
the post office, and that about them
were q 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 n halt.
Sweeping out 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 ear among some trees
where it 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
tItN DdNh, ulll SdillNt IL punt i'i'NN
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 iiiv-
Vers, and sitting in chairs on the cot
tage yeranda were three men who
must have come in these cars. Ora
mort had come provided with binocu-
lars. and got these out. He was moi
long in discovering that all three men
on the veranda We're strangers to him.
They, no doubt, were 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, a high-pOw-
cred and noiseless car came sweeping
down the road and he knew at once
knew it intuitively, even before he OBJ
tanned a good glimpse of the broad,
heavy figure and the dominating fea-
lures. Memphis Ivy was far from
handsome. but he possessed character.
"Where's the GoOg?" AS he left the
berts lifted his voice in a 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 mellihuous 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
phlS Ivy strobe to the cottage. He
nodded greetings to the four men who
awaited him, took a bunch Of keys
from his pocket and opened the cot
tage door. All five vanished within.
GramOnt rose. A moment previous
ly, 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 slipup! All ready
Memphis Ivy. SO am I. Let's go"
Unhurried and openly. he advanced
making his leisurely way toward the
barn and shop. Charlie the GOog, who
was bent over the car Of Gumberts
was first to discern his approach, and
Strengthened up. GramOnt waved his
hand In greeting. Charlie the Coos
turned his head and called his breth'
rem, who came into sight, staring al
GramOnt.
The latter realized that If he passed
them the game was won. If the!
stopped him, he babe fair to LOSE
everything.
Hello, boys!" he called, cheerily, a.
he drew near. II came out on an err
rand for the boss-got a message To-
Gumberts. Where is he? In TIT
hOuse?'
The others nodded, plainly mistrust
ing him, yet puzzled by his careless
manner and his reference to Fell.
"Sure," answered Charlie the GOoe
"GO right in-he's in the big from
room"
Thanks"
Gramont continued his way. cor
scious that they were staring afte
him. II there was anything phOr
about him, they evidently cOnsidere
that Memphis Izzy would take care G
the matter very ably.
The steps Of the cottage pore
creaked prOtestlngly as Gramont a!
cended them. Perhaps Memphis LIZ
recognized an unaccustomed foOtstep
perhaps that conversation outside ha
penetrated to him. GramOnt entere
the front door into the hall. and as h
did so, Gumberts opened the door O
his ripht and stood Zinp at him