The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-26

and youngish. Calls herself MAJ.
zief- I'll do what can for you
II was not Ercht distance from
tho theatrical district TO tho aiRnis
fled Archaeological Museum where
Miles found Professor Nigel Lorton.
Spread before him on his desk wns
the spurious papyrus taken from the
wrappings Of tho Peruvian mummy
and which the detective had sntFuhi.
ed 20 Zorn 10 deliver on tho previous
day.
The old professor removed his
Spectaclss and tapped his knee
thoughtfuliy with them.
My dear Sergeant" no began AT
last while tho other waited expect.
antiy. This document Is. as you as.
sumcd In your note. an imitation IN
texture and symbol Of thu ancient
Egyptian and whether 4 b a hoax
or not confess that Il IL the most
remarkable record Il has ever been
my privilege 20 examine"
You found Il easy 10 translate.
sir7'' Miles asked.
PARRY 90. sitho the terms used
were unfamiliar 10 me. I have made
q transllisratlon for you also and
with your knowledge Of the subject
OF which u treats you will be able
TO determine II Il l. the hailuclna-
ton OF a disorderra mind or tho rcys-
lntiOn Of brilliant II abnormal one"
II was well toward noon when the
conference ended and Milsa Iest the
building with feeling OF emulation
no; unmlxsd with awe at the very
snornlty Of the secret 80 sortul,ously
disclosed.
The theatrical producer had exert.
ed himself 70 some purpose In the
brief period allotted 70 him In which
20 locate tho motion picture artistic.
Miss Maize Gray. Il happened. was
playing second leads with tho Luxor
company and would he delighted 10
meet the press representative. Mr.
Owen Miles, NJ tho Admiral FOR
luncheon.
Mhzio was prompt 10 keep ths MP.
pointment but her professional smile
changed to one OF Eood.natured de-
rision when she recognized her host.
'ullog' she exclaimed with the
utmOst sangfroid as shs buried her
nose In his fragrant offering. II
might "a knowod there was ado
somewhere. / wasn't on that you
wsro in the EyTno when / spoks 70
you In tho road the other day, but
know you were following Mr.. Enslee
Grayln and bis nobs. Mr.. Andrew
Drake. Wots tho lay7"
II can't tell you that. but Draks's
going 20 doubis-cross YOU" Miles had
lowered his voice oonfidentlAIly. ~
have proof that no means 70 double.
cross me, too. and that's why i've
come TO Join forces with you II wo
can reach an agreement. Suppose
we give our order and then ws can
talk in peace"
That detail attended 20. the do,to.
tive went on. There's n lot you'll
have 20 take for erunted, but you
must use your own judgment about
trusting me. II you show UP with
your little story before the right
minute you'll queer tho whole thing
and VIC won't any Of us get our bit.
but Il is only right that you should
be on tho spot to appear when tip
you off. and VIC two can rake In all
the swag for ourselves"
Sounds fair enough" Malzls nd.
United slowly. You've como out
honest, and strike me pink II l don't
think you're on the square with
me"
Tho arrival OF their lunch put
Temporary halt to further discussion
OF the subject. but later over the
sweets Miss May Gray showed hor.
selt TO be a person Of quick decision.
I've myde up my mind 20 put my
money on you. old topl" she an.
nouneed. when do you want mo TO
80 to .Brooklea and whcre'n 1 nut
up2 AZ the King's Arms7 wot price
a widow named Mrs 'Iggins who
koepso to 'cr room until sho cara
from your"
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