Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1923-01-11

"You were the original Midnight
Masquer." said Fell in his toneless
voice. At this direct charge, and at
Gramont's assent, the chief started in
surprise.
Eyes. One reason was that suspect
ed some one in society, some one high
up in New Orleans, to be connected
with the gang; but 1 never dreamed
that you were the man, Fell. rather
suspected young Maillard. / am now
glad to say that I was entirely wrong.
You We're the big boss Fell, and you're
going to serve time for it."
Fell glanced at the chief, who
cleared his throat as if about to speak.
At this moment, however, a sharp
knock sounded at the door.
"Come!" called Grannort.
A man entered. 1t was one Of Ora
mont's deputies, who happened also to
DE a reporter from one of the morning
1 papers of the city. He carried several
sheets of paper which he laid before
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. so
!! Hearne has given up everything, has
! he? Does this confession implicate
! 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"
81 know" Gramont returned the
papers that bore the confession of
Hearne. you've made copies of this,
of course? All right. Shoot the stuff
in to your papers right away, if you
wish"
] Fell raised hand to check the
other.
zone moment, please" he said, his
eyes boring into the newspaper man.
1Will you also take a message from me
| to the editor of your newspaper-and
see that it goes to the others as wellY'
IF Mr. 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, / shall
Immediately institute suit for libel.
! NJ cor
tor do, I assure you fully that no pub
Lefty is going to attach to me in this
matter. Neither, may add, am | going
to be arrested. That is all, sir"
I, 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 Mr.. 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. | know that this gang of yours
has influence running up into high
! places, and that this influence has
power. That is why was appointed
to investigate this lottery game secret
", 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 joachim
Fell. or not?"
The chief cleared his throat.
"Why, Mr.. Gramont," he observed
nervously, "about the rest of the gang,
we'll take care of 'enl, sure! But it's
different with Mr.. Fell, here. He's 9
friend of the senator"
Different, h-ll!" snapped Ora
mont, angrily. Hes a criminal, No
matter who his friends may be, and
have the proof of it,"
"Well, that may be So" admitted
the chief of police. 'But this thing is
up and down the state! You know
that as well as I do. Now, If / was
you, I'd act kind of SLOW"
Gramont smiled bitterly.
perhaps you would, chief In fact
I don't doubt that you would But you
are not me. Now, as dulyeappointed
officer acting under authority of the
/ governor of the state, I cali upon you
to arrest this criminal, and make you
duly responsible for his safe-keeping
] Do you dare refuse?"
The chief hesitated. He looked at
Fell for help, but none 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
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