Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-03-03

Jimmy Valentine turned his head
slightly to answer Doyle. who, be
well knew. came on no -errand that
would benefit released prisoner
How are you. Doyle?" he replied
indiherently.
Doyle's shifting. farseeing eyes. how
ever, caught the nervous twitching nf
Valentines fingers as they ran over
the edges Of the magazine.
You're perfectly innocent now.
hear" went on Doyle. sarcastic note
coming into his voice.
Perfectly" Valentines voice was
as even as though conyersing with his
most intimate friend.
$50 you told the governorY" com
mented the detective.
"Oh, yes!'
eve seen the governor too"
HE didn't have much to do this
morning. did he?" humorously.
"Very pretty, Jimmy. Let me ask
you question. Do you think would
be your friend If couldY'
do you think SO yourselfY
Eyes. If you were willing to ex-
change the ordinary courtesies be-
tween friends"
Meaning exactly what?"
"Favors. Now. I'll do the first one. .
He seated himself opposite the ex-con.
vict.
THANK you," in gay mood.
Sarcasm won't win you anything
with me- Jimmy. said I'd do you a
favor"
"What is it2" Valentine began to
inspect his visitor anxiously.
The detective paused momentarily
Then he said deliberately:
"l'Il-forget-that- -job-you-did at
acknowledgements"
The detective leaned back in Lis
chair, inserted his thumbs in the arm
holes Of his waistcoat and gazed fixed
ly at Jimmy Valentine.
The eyes Of the man addressed be-
came directed at the cover of the
magazine he still held. but only for
an instant. He shot defiant glare
at Doyle.
81 was never in Springfield in my
life," he said Indignantly.
(Which Springfeld?' asked Doyle
significantly.
mo Springfield"
You dodge it nicely"
II don't see how"
"Now, which Springfield did l think
you were going to say?"
II have no idea.'
Good again. Well. I'll tell you,"
continued Doyle. II meant Spring
field. Mass"
Valentine raised his brows doubling
~. innocently.
II don't think l was ever in the
state Of Massachusetts,"
II can prove you were in Spring
field. Mass, the night the safe In the
savings bank was grabbed"
"Oh. no. you can't"
"Believe me. Jimmy, l can. The
witness may be bit disreputable. but
l can prove it."
"You can job me. you mean. You
can get fake witnesses?" Valentine
asked excitedly.
II can send you for FIVE at least.
my boy"
"But you won't II do you favor"
you are very good guesser.
James,"
"Well?"
II want Avery"
"Avery?"
''Bill Avery. who finished nine
year stretch a month ago and Joined
up with your old friend Red Flana-
gan"
Bill Avery. concealed behind the pOr-
there's with Red. gave violent start
as he heard Doyle's words. Red had
all he could do to quiet him. The
aged thief. however. managed to draw
80 caliber revolver from side
pocket In his coat-quicker to get at
than the hip pocket. and then this
arrangement enables man to stand
with a hand carelessly thrust into a
pocket and to discharge the pistol
through the coat when dire emergency
threatens.
Course him." he whispered to Red.
II told him I'd get him II he turned
square. and when Doyle goes III bore
him through the mouth and into his
BRAIN
Serve him right" Kissed Red. "And
two chances for a slick getaway. No
guy can go on the square without 60
in crooked with his pals"