And the
waiting will be amusing, I promise you that."
When they arrived at the Atlas Building, Darrow was surprised to find
Simmons already in charge of the office.
"Thought you were on night duty," said he.
"I am," replied Simmons curtly. "But judging by what you said this
morning, I considered I'd better be on the job myself."
"Good boy," approved Darrow. "I see I've made no mistake in you. Just
stick it out twelve hours more, and we'll have it settled. Anything more?"
Simmons thrust a message across the table.
Darrow took it quite calmly. At this moment Hallowell entered.
"What time did this come?" asked Darrow, nodding to the reporter.
"At twelve thirty."
Darrow nodded twice with great satisfaction.
Then quite deliberately he unfolded the paper and perused its contents.
Without change of expression he handed it to Hallowell. The latter read
aloud:
"TO THE PEOPLE: A traitor is among you--one who has betrayed you,
one and all, but whom you cherish to your bosoms as a viper. I, who
am greater than you all, have laid my commands upon him, and he has
seen fit to disobey. He is now in hiding among you. This man must be
produced. I would not willingly harass you, but this, my will, must
be carried out. If he is not found by six to-morrow a sign will be
sent to you that you may believe. I am patient, but I must be
obeyed."
"Now, what do you think of that!" cried Hallowell.
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