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"He goes from the Lenox Club to the residence of Mr. W. Danforth Lee, East Eighty-third Street, to get a suit case," repeated the Tracer. "Is that correct?" "Yes." "What is in the suit case?" "Samples of that new marble he's quarrying in Georgia." "Is it an old suit case? Has it Mr. Kerns's initials on it?" "Hold the wire; I'll find out."
He of the buttons knocked again to take the edge off before he entered; then opened the door and unburdened himself as follows: "Mr. Gatewood, sir, Mr. Kerns's compliments, and wishes to know if 'e may 'ave 'is coffee served at your tyble, sir." Gatewood, before the mirror, gave a vicious twist to his tie, inserted a pearl scarf pin, and regarded the effect with gloomy approval. "Say to Mr.
"I know a girl," broke in Gatewood excitedly, laying his arm on Kerns's to detain him; but Kerns slid sideways through the door with a smile so noncommittal that Mrs. Gatewood laughed again and, linking her arm in her husband's, faced partly toward him.
"Can I do anything to aid you in this?" "Yes," replied the Tracer, laughing. "If you can keep him amused for an hour or two before he goes after his suit case it might make it easier for me. This young lady is due to arrive in New York at eight o'clock a client of mine coming to consult me. Her presence plays an important part in Mr. Kerns's future. I wish you to detain Mr.
Flushed, earnest, a trifle out of breath with his own eloquence, Gatewood waved his hand to indicate a Ciceronian period, adding, as Kerns's incredulous smile broadened: "Say splash again, and I'll put you at his mercy!" "Ker-splash! dear friend," observed Kerns pleasantly.
"Splash!" said Kerns, rising. "I've a good mind," said Gatewood indignantly, "to put the Tracer of Lost Persons on your trail. He'd rope you and tie you in record time!" Kerns's smile was a provocation. "I'll do it, too!" added Gatewood, losing his temper, "if you dare give me the chance." "Seriously," inquired Kerns, delighted, "do you think your friend, Mr.
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