Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-07-18

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~ on. that my man had been
overpowered from outside; the
- first step across the threshold
by any one who did not know
where to set his foot would land MN
somewhere very near eternity. I think
I am safe here major. l am not re-
lying upon man, or mans hdellty. 1
have made this a mechanical fortress
operated by myself. Science at any
rate. cannot play me false"
Then, If I may, will go back to
town, sir" proposed.
Just as you please" Martin Hews
assented. Send me news when you
have any, major. Mr.. Ruben Sans, 1or
instance. All, I have not shown you
this. Look here. When YOU get back,
You may find Mr.. Bloor not so haro 70
convince"
He had a copy of the Times out be-
fore him and touched little paragraph
with his finger:
millionaire. is arriving at Liverpool
this morning on the Orinoco from
Buenos Aires and will be staying at
the Ritz Hotel"
Come a little before his time:
fancy" Martin HewS remarked. That
is why I think that Josephs star Is
setting"
Toward O'CLOCK, Inspector DIoOA
came to see me.
And thought you a good fellow
and a brave man." he groanec. as ne
took nv hand, but bit of a simpleton
Major. it's 1 who was the simpleton:
You gave me the chance OF my life, ana
l threw it away"
You know now. then, that we had
Joseph in our hands?"
I'm lust as sure Of 1t as that the
real Ruben Sans landed at Liverpool
this morning. Joseph has been playing
at higher game than ORDINARY Jewei
robberics He Is the most amazing per-
son we've been up against for many
wears. He left the Milan Hotel at 6
O'Clock this morning. I have just come
from searching his rooms. Not paper,
not an address, not single thing there
to help us. And to think" he deplored
a note almost Of passionate regret IN
that pleasant, even tone OF his, he was
my man last night-the greatest cap
ture of my life. hadent the sense
to believe you, major.
ct can't be helped" I sighed. We
shall get him before many hours have
why do you think SOP" he asked
eagerly. You see, can't AFFORD TO let
even an idea Of yours pass now, major"
Because" I explained, Il don't be-
lieve he would leave the country without
going down to Breezeley. Hes got an
account-and account of hate. sup
pose you'd call ito settle with Martin
Hews."
IT'S possible" Bloor admitted. TIL
send three men down there tonight;
I must be off now. l couldn't rest until
1 had owned up to you, Major. m
sorry-I can't say more"
I ordered an early dinner in my
rooms. Afterward I began to realize
nv WEAKNESS. MY sitting room was
warm and comfortable and fell asleep.
1 was awakened by soft tapping At
the door. I glanced at my watch and
sat up. 1t was only 9 o'clock so could
not have been asleep for more than 20
minutes. The tapping was repeated. l
took my automatic from under news
paper by my side, and acknowledged the
summons.
Come in" enjoined
The door opened Mr.. Leopold. smil-
ing at me deprecatingly as he Inwound
a thick scarf from his neck. took on
pair of motor glasses and advanced into
the room.
You will excuse this interruption,
Major" he begged Il have just mo-
tored up from the country. l am the
bearer Of very important message.
You permit that I rid myself OF some
OF these things?"
He deposited an enormous ulster, his
hat and other impedimenta upon one
of my chairs.
Are you alone?" I asked him.
Il come in peace, Major You can
search me. am unarmed."