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Rinehart, Mary Roberts, 1876-1958

"Dangerous Days"


Rudolph hesitated. The organization wanted Herman; he had had great
influence with the millworkers. Through him many things would be
possible. The Spencers trusted him, too. At any time Rudolph knew
they would be glad to reinstate him, and once inside the plant,
there was no limit to the mischief he could do. But Herman was too
valuable to risk. Suppose he was told now about Graham Spencer and
Anna, and beat the girl and was jailed for it? Besides, ugly as
Rudolph's suspicions were, they were as yet only suspicions. He
decided to wait until he could bring Herman proof of Graham Spencer's
relations with Anna. When that time came he knew Herman. He would
be clay for the potter. He, Rudolph, intended to be the potter.
Katie had an afternoon off that Sunday. When she came back that
night, Herman, weary from the late hours of Saturday, was already
snoring in his bed. Anna met Katie at her door and drew her in.
"I've found a nice room," Katie whispered. "Here's the address
written down.


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