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CARGl►LL,
SIR TIMOTHY WADE: dubbed "Tim
the Teaman" by the irreverent.
Self-made millionaire, with hobby
of growing orchids. Nearing sixty
years of age, but wiry. He is, the
victim of a kidnappingplot which
Iater involves his niece.
T'ELICITE DEI,BOS: Tali,slim and
blonde; tmexpecttedly English in'
appearance andoutlook, despite
her French name. Sir Timothy's
sister married a Frenchman, but
the daughter was orphaned at an
early age and has been brought up
by her. uncle.
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS
BELLAIR BROOME: Private sec-
retary to Sir Timothy. Also tall,
but dark. Precise in his habits
until aroused, when he becomes a
man of action. • He is inlove with
Felicite, who returns his affection,
MAJOR MOSSON: employed in the
Legal Department of New Scot-
land Yard. A pleasant man with-
out mannerisms. Is called upon by
the C.I.D. because his experience
is valuable,• and, in its early stages,
the case requires very tactful
handling.
CAPTAIN CAYTHERS: Scotland
Yard Assistant Commissioner.
Quiet, incisive, and efficient, but
with a sense of humour, and known
on occasions to employ unorthodox
methods. Friendly with Mosson,
and knowing just how much rope
to allow his colleague.
"The CHIEF," alias `Mr. BROWN":
Was a high Army officer in the
war, but, after reverses and dis-
appointments, turns his organizing
talents to prime. Ruthless, but not
cruel. With him are three other
disgruntled Army men, each a
specialist in his particular way.
CHAPTER VIII
CURES FOR BALDNESS
"Very bald, you say?" Major Mos -
son observed thoughtfully. "The sort
of baldness you might get from thor-
oughly shaving the scalp?"
"Eh. Who the deuce wants to do
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that sort of thing?"
"A ringworm patient for one.
Remember what I .told you about
simple disguises. Like removing a
moustache. Or simulating baldness.
I. also suggested that one of the gang
had remained close at hand to look
after the local end of the business.
For a further guess I will hazard
him to be the chap who made off
with your car near Reigate."
"He was fair complexioned."
"And your clergyman was dark!
Naturally. The essential alteration.
Sunburn lotion, shaven poll, dyed
eyebrows, and so on."
"What about difference in age? My
parson companion looked older, more
sunken in the cheek."
"I was just thinking that if he
normally wore a dental plate a nice
finishing touch would be provided by
taking it out."
"Guesswork."
"Not entirely. We are fairly sure
that only four men are involved, The
Chief is a six-footer, the chauffeur
has a thin face and prominent nose,
and the driver who was with you in
the small saloon was too distinguish-
ed to make up as a meek and mild
clergyman. Which leaves a minority
of one. You admit some feeling of
familiarity, but couldn't place him,"
"Most of the time his nose was
stuck in his paper, and I didn't stare
naturally."
"Ah, the inherent politeness of the
travelling Englishman! Which also
accounts for your not having noticed
the message at once. Don't apologize.
nine hundred and ninety nine in
every thousand would have done the
saMe."
Broome breathed deeply. It was too
bad being made a scapegoat again,
Apparently he was expected to he
alert for every emergency. Seeing
his name on the envelope Loft behind
by the clergyman had so taken the
wind out of his- sails that the train
was in motion again before he could
take action. At the next stop, how-
ever; he had sought out Major Mas-
son. "Would you have acted in any
other way?' 'he demanded.
"N -no. I don't suppose I should."
On mature consideration he saw there
was no other course open, except,
perhaps, an instinctive spurt after
the baldheaded one. And that would
merely have been foolish. They want-
ed the other side to think that in-
structions were being carried out to
the letter, Communication had been
made with Broome in such a secretive
manner as part of the general scheme
to circumvent pollee interference. -Ar-
riving at London he was to put up
for the night at the New Holland
Commerical Hotel, registering in the
name of Samuel Dirksen.
"Why all this confounded beating
around the bush?" he questioned.
"For a similar reason a man being
followed dodges in and out of shops
and alleys. Only in your ease it is
to prevent the follower being tailed."
"Surely the money could be col-
lected withoat all this bother?"
"They don't think so. While it re-
mains in your possession no warning
tap on the shoulder from a pouncing
policeman is to be anticipated and
by setting you running round in
circles they expect to relieve you of
the burden at the psychological mom-
ent."
om-
ent"
'What psychological moment?"
"When youleast expect it and
when they feel absolutely certain the
coast is clear—by a simple exchange
of bags in a railway compartment, in
a crowded booking hall, or after
you've kept an appointment on some
lonely country road. We know there
have been plenty of suitable oppor-
tunities already, but they're not risk-
ing anything."
Mosson believed this was anin-
telligent summing up of the enemy's
strategy. His part was by no means
clear. Captain Caythers had now left
him to hie own devices. If necessary,
police aid was available anywhere at
short notice. That night they actual
ly remained within the effective area
of Scotland Yard, yet he dared. not
call in help for fear of upsetting
things again.
Apprehending the single represen-
tative of the kidnappers could be
arranged) only it would have little
effect on bringing about the release
of Wade and his niece. With Broome
he felt that this was all important.
No doubt a more experienced police
officer would prefer to pick up one
Criminal, expecting this to prelude a
general round -up. Mosson's hope was
to be led by easy stages to the hid-
ing place. Or even to conclude the
ransom transaction; so that when the
victims were free agan every pos-
sible measure might be taken to bring
the criminals to book without involv-
ing the innocent parties.
Broome went alone to the New Hol-
land Commercial Hotel, leaving the
major to keep out of the way at a
neighbouring establishment. They
kept in close touch by telephone, an
expedient that was as reliably secure
against eavesdropping as anything.
TOO MANY CLERGYMEN
Not until the middle of the next
afternoon was Broome able to report
further activity. This time it was in
the form of a telegram bidding him
make for Birmingham by the evening
Once again they split partnership,
the Scotland Yard man carefully
avoided any open intercourse. He was
early at the crowded terminus and
found a comfortable seat. The train
was made up of corridor coaches, so
he made up his mind to undertake
a cautious tour of inspection, trust-
ing that his appearance was unknown
by the gangster. So far as he knew
ony the chauffeur had seen him face
to face.
By an unexpected coincidence there
were at least a dozen clergymen
aboard. Two of them joined him,
apologizing for tha interruption.
They were in a jolly mood.
Masson was told the occasion was
a big convention.
His smile was returned with gen-
uine warmth. 'A, happy gathering
by all appearances," he commented.
"For most of us." The speaker was
one of those generously built individ-
uals who could have set off a bishop's
apron to advantage. "Why not, sir?
Happiness is the right of all God's
creatures. I have no patience with
my fellow -wearers of the cloth who
think it becomes them to walk about
with lugubrious expressions."
"Like that " began his col-
league. "Dear me, I am forgetting
the virtue of Christian charity."
Mosson pricked up his ears. "I
thing I begin to understand why you
came in search of fresh quarters,"
he said,
"You are quite right, sir. Very re-
grettable, but when three members of
the same calling are thrown together
one might at least expect a friendly
exchange of views. Ah, well, he'll
be able to commune in solitude for
the remainder of the journey."
This seemed to be a tip worth fol-
lowing. Exousing himself he stroll-
ed down the long corridor taking note
of all the passengers in spite of an
assumed nonchalance..
Sure enough there was a lone, in-
dividual in clerical attire in one of
'the compartments. The major dare
not hesitate long enough to get a
proper look at hm, but he seemed to
fit the description given by Broome
of the man on the train from Rei-
gate.
Wasn't it rather odd that he should
retain the same disguise?
Not at all, his intuition suggested
in a flash. It had served excellently
in the prior instance and could be re-
lied upon for further use. Who would
take a second glance at a clergyman
or connect him with criminal activ-
ites? Provided nothing had been said
about the first encounter he could
congratulate himself on having
brought Broome and th second 125,-
000 out
25,-000rout of the danger zone, •and
brought him nearer in time and place
to the chosen moment for taking
delivery of the packed travelling case.
Up to a point it would be neces-
sary to take Wade's secretary on
trust, If his sentimental interest in
Felieite Delbos was known so much
the better, and it would also be con-
cluded that the second kidnapping
h+ad taught the young man a lesson.
Farther along he caught Brootne's
eye in, passing, a slight jerking of his.
head being intended to convey the
information tisat danger lay he the
direction from when he had come. A
nod in reply suggested that the ges-
ture had`beeri rightly interpreted.
Several other passengers were in
Broome's carriage and the shiny new
case was very much in evidence
among a miscellaneous assortment of
luggage on the rack. If only these
people knew what was se carelessly
keeping company with their modest
possessions how amazed they would
be, '
Contrary to expectations no sign
was given in Birmingham. Browne
alighted and: stood on the platform,
undecided as to what was ,expected of
him. Unlike Mossorn he had not not-
iced the train was favoured by Birm-
inghant-bound parsons, and the sight
of so many of them lent an air of
unreality to the scene, for he had
been subconsciously keeping it look
out for the bald-headed man of the
previous day's encounter.
To expedite any intended transfer
of the ransom 'honey he had placed
the case at his feet, quite expecting
something n the nature of a slick
transfer forecast by the Scotland
Yard man.
"Excuse me!" He gave that in-
voluntary little frown which crimes of
being jostled it -ea crowd. There was.
a glimpse of a smooth expanse of
head as a broad -brimmed black hat
was politely lifted.
"Certainly sir! Oh, you're "
"Booking hall over the bridge in
ten minutes." Ile hurried away, leav-
ing Broome to follow more leisurely,
glad to observe the protective pres-
ence of Major Mosson bringing up
the rear.
Five minutes later he was sorry
they had not kept closer together.
This was when he was invited to en-
ter a waiting car. In the maze of
one-way streets which makes Birm-
ingham a motorists' nightmare, they
were quickly lost to sight.
KIDNAPPER HAS "NERVES"
"Tut, tut, Mr. Broome, you haven't
been playing the game;" murmured
his companion. "Once before your ill-
advised action put your employer
another £25,000 out of pocket, as well
as inconvenieneing his niece."
"I don't know what you're talking
about"
"0f course you do. If you hadn't
taken it into your head to runaway
that night our business dealings,
would have been settled long ago. And
if you hadn't been so ill-advised as
to remain tied to the apron strings
of Scotland Yard I should have been
able to exchange cases as intended on
the trip up from London. As it is,
I've had to scrap that scheme entir-
ely. There's a nice new bag, the twit
of the one you have with you, left
in the train. I ought to add that
to my expenses account, to say no-
thing of the cost of telegraphing for,
a private hire car to meet us :here."
"You're making a big mistake,"
"Oh, .no --i can't, afford to make
even a small one. Do you imagine
I''nt fool though to be eaught with.
the money in my possession:?"
"It was there to be picked up when
you wanted."
"Sure it was — and detectives all
round to pick me up,"
"Detectives?"
"Anyone can tell 'em at a glance,
Dressing them up like .parsons wasn't
smart: Pretty soon they knew they
were rumbled and cleared' off but
not. far. Trying to get, ,matey, the
poor saps!"
This had no meaning whatever fox
Broome. "Mosson promised faithfully
to avoid anything of that sort.".
"Well, he was double-crossing you.
That would be the chap sneaking
about the corridor, eh? Little mous-
tache and I-oan't-see-a-thing at
titude."
"So you know him?"
"Not to write house about. Just
putting two and two together and us-
ing my wits."
Broome remained doubtful about
the part played by the alleged de-
tectives in clerical guise. Undoubtedly
the fellow was in such a nervous
state as to be suspicious of the slight-
est suggestion of anything out of
place. It was not to be wondered at,
for he had remained in the firing
line, to bear the brunt of the offen-
sive.
Every time a policeman on traffic
duty held up his hand the fellow
betrayed his nervousness. Symptoms
such as sudden starts, bursts of bad
temper and spells of positively
dangerous driving betrayed a state
bordering on panic.
All this must have been steadily
,building up for days, a psychological
outcome of being in a constant state
of watchfulness. More than half the
precautions taken by the kidnappers
were really unnecessary. Times in-
numerable the ransom could have
been accepted with impunity. In. fact
the over -elaboration of scheming
tended to introduce weak links in the
chain. Like so many much vaunted
efficiency methods there was so much
system that useful energy was being
dissipated in carrying out a cut and
dried routine, when a quick decision
and initiative would have settled the
whole problem in an instant.
Once clear of the town the driver
donned a light peaked cap and pulled
the collar of a macintosh close up to
the chin. Broome was now sure
enough of his identity, and brought
up the subject of the stolen two-
seater.
"Yes, that was me all right," he
agreed. "Thought you'd spot it when
we were together on the train. Won-
derful what you can. do with a razor
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makes any difference who I am."
"Quite so. What is important is the
immediate future."
"That depends on several things."
"What things?"
"Whether we're followed is the
chief one."
"Hardly probable. We hadn't got
a car waiting like you had."
"Maybe not, but the police have
plenty of facilities. A telephone call
would start the whole hive buzzing,
and I expect the local patrols are
fitted with wireless."
"So you're holding me as an ad-
ditional hostage?"
"You've still got the dough, haven't
you?"
"That wouldn't heap you if we were
stopped. You people have an obses-
sion about being in possession of the
money. What difference can it make
if I'm here against my will with a
suit -case as incriminating evidence?"
"Shut up. I'm doing things my
way. And if anything goes wrong
I take the rap this time, riot The
Chief and the others."
"H'm, I see. Previously it was .a
case of lack of trust. Now, Mr. Jones,
or whatever his real name is, gets
clear with a cool twenty-five thous-
and, leaving you to hold the new
baby. He must think a lot of you to
leave yea to carry on without an.
overseas. Has it occurred to you how
useful the cash might be without
sharing it?"
"Meaning?"
"Well, there's a bag at my feet to
be taken for the asking. I shouldn't
try to stop you, especially if I had
an indication as to where Sir Timothy
Wade and Miss Delbos had Kean
taken."
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