The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-14
The Double Cross

anu SOuIn american ports WIFI SAIL
ings every Monday morning. happen
to know because sometimes at the
office we used to have to catch these
boats with mail. don't know which
boat 1t is that sails tomorrow morn
ing, but any morning newspaper will
tell you. It's the Blue d Line. Mr..
Waterman will sail on this liner. You
are to see that he does"
"Hey, wait a minute" objected
O'Hara. "YOu amt aS'iing me to kid
nap the guy, ! suppose?'
Nonsense, what an idea"
"Well, it sounds kind of queer to
me-"
Nothing of the sort. Mr.. Water
man is going of his own free will. If
he decides at any time between now
and the time the ship sails that be
prefers not to go, that is his business.
1t Is his present intention to take that
boat. | want you to have the car al
the door in five minutes. You will
take Mr.. Waterman to town. There
will be few hours TO spend before
the boat sails. What you will do with
them Is Mr.. WATERWAYS business.
Only this-if Mr. Waterman should
change his mind, should he decide not
to sail, turn him over to the nearest
policeman and let me know by tele-
phone at the earliest possible instant
Is that clear?"
''Sure, that's clear enough" The
chauffeur rubbed his chin doubtfully.
But how about this business in there?"
He jerked his thumb over his shout.
der toward the library door.
"You needn't worry about that" said
Wilson. Everything will be done
that's possible. ! shall call the police
as soon as you're gone"
Suddenly he started to his feet.
"Oh," he said, there's one thing more.
Wait here"
II moment or two he was back
Here" he said to O'Hara, handing
him bulky envelope. "When you see
Mr.. Waterman safely aboard the ship,
give him this envelope-but not be-
fore. And stay there till you see the
sup actually uuucI way.
And what thenr demanded the
chauffeur.
"Why then call me up and I'll tell
you what to do. Now go and fetch
the car"
Again the little man collapsed upon
the lowest stair. But not for long.
For him the place was truly haunted
He rose and paced uneasily up and
down the spacious hall, pausing every
now and then to listen for possible
sound upstairs. Putting his hand in
his pocket for the solace of tobacco,
his fingers encountered something hard
and cold. For the second time that
night he handled the Colby necklace
"Good Heavens" he thought, ito think
| could have forgotten all about them.
What a night! What night"
AS he stood at the foot of the stair
case staring at the jewels. a voice
spoke from the hall above.
"Ah-h." it said. $50 you've got 'em
now?"
The secretary replaced the diamonds
In his pocket without answering and
Waterman came heavily down the
staircase The butler followed. carry.
ing his bag.
Outside gentle purring announced
the arrival of the car. The butler
opened the door. The three men went
door of the Limousine. Waterman got
in and fell Imply among the cushions
Wilson put his head in at the door
and said: "Mr. Waterman, have told
O'Hara of your plan to sail this morn
ing on the Blue ID Line. When you
go aboard the boat he will hand you
an envelope containing the funds nee
essary for your journey. Upon your
arrival at your destination, if you will
cable your address, the arrangements
already agreed upon will be made al
this end. The Blue ID liners are
equipped with wireless, believe, and
| would like it understood that soon
after sailing you are to send US
radio confirming your departure. And
if may say So"
"Oh, for Gods sake" cried Water
man, shut up!"
Wilson stood back and closed the
door. He nodded to O'Hara. The car
disappeared swiftly in the darkness.
Wilson sat down heavily upon the
stone steps, and watched the redness
of the tail light until it disappeared
around the bend in the road.
While he smoked a welcome Gig
arctic, he reviewed the tumultuous
events of the night. Presently, as his
eyes became accustomed to the dark
ness, he became aware of a figure
standing at the far corner of the
house. His heart leaped up-he started
to his feet and approached it.
"Well," he said, what are you do
ing here?"
"I'm just waitin' for the lady that
brought to the house," said the man.
''The cars around the corner. Fine
night"
"Oh-yes-" said Wilson. AS he
turned, the door opened once more
and Nina emerged. In her arms she
carried the sleeping child.
Heres your passenger" he said,
turning to the man, who disappeared
in search of the car.
swell, Pop" said Nina cheerfully,
"here we are again, eh?"
$50 1t appears" he answered
abruptly.
Funny how old pals like you and
me are always turning up. amt it?"
"Very drOll indeed" he answered.
Sunny kind Of deal get here,
though" went on the girl. "Mr. Stan.
ley tells me to come here to see him
in the middle of the Nightmares II
worth my while, too, I'll say-l show