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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23
William McMulkin

Portsmouth, n. H., Nov. EVIL
liam McMulkin, aged SO, died sudden
ly Tuesday of heart trouble. He was
formerly in the employ Of the Boston
& Maine Railroad.
Since the death Of his young son
in a drowning accident three months
ago yesterday he had been seriously
affected and unable to work and this
is thought to have led up to his death.
He is survived by a wife. two daugh-
tiers and a son.
The body will be taken to Hallowell,
Me. for services and burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23
Candidates for Postmastership

There are at the present time two
candidates for the postmastership of
Gardiner. One being the present in
cumbert, w. H. Frost, whose term ex-
plres next July. and A. T. Burns. The
latter is circulating petitions among
those receiving mail from the Gardi-
ner office. One of his petitions is unique
in the fact that it contains the names
of 42S ladies. OF whom A are real es-
tate owners, ali residents of this city.
This is the first time that the ladies'
Of this city have entered the political
field III tliis way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23
DIPLOMATS LEAVE
ATHENS QUIETLY
WEDNESDAY MORN

Athens, Nov. 21.-(Nia London Nov 22J
All the diplomatic reprcs ,ntat:ves Of the
Central Powers and Turkey will leave
Athens quietly tomorrow morning in ac-
cor6ance with the demand made by Adj
mral Du Fournet. commando of the al
lied fleet. A6miral Du Fournet today re-
fused to extend the time limit for the
departure of the diplomats. The Turkish
minister Is having his legation disman-
tied and the furniture PACKED.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

The funeral Of the late Mary Ellen
O'Brien was held Wednesday forenoon
at st. Joseph's Catholic church, Rev.
P. H. Reardon officiating. The bearers
were Frank Curry, Jr., George F.
Curry. Raymond Kendall and Ralph
H. Curry. The interment was in st.
Joseph's cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23
COLONEL TO HEAD
NEUTRAL LEAGUE
TEMPORARILY

New York, Nov. 22-Theodore Roosevelt
has accepted temporarily the honorary
presidency Of the League of Neutral Ma
tons. it was announced tonight The or
ganization was formed soon after the
German invasion Of Belgium for the ptr.
pose. according to its members, Of infiu-
encing public sentiment on the rights of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23
YORK HARBOR WOMAN
FALLS DOWN STAIRS
With LIGHTED LAMP
and DIES FROM BURNS

York, Harbor, Me, Nov. 22.-Mrs.
Carrie Written, aged about so, a clerk
in the postoffice here. was fatally burn
ed today when her foot caught in her
dress and she fell down stairs wit ha
lighted lamp. She died during the aft
ernoon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

A spanish War veteran was before
recorder Clason Wednesday morning
10 answer the charge Of being intoxi-
Gated. He was found guilty and fined
costs Of court,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Mrs. Helen NJ. Tenney will go to
Norway today, where in the evening
she is to give a lecture on Starters
of Communicable Diseases" On Fri
day evening Mrs. Tenney will deliver
an address before the Parent Teach
crs' Association at the Morse High
school, Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23
Cars for AUGUSTA Toniuht,

In addition to the regular car service
extra cars will leave Gardiner at
and 7.3o, running directly to City hall,
Augusta, and returning Immediately
after the Meistersinger's Concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

The Board of Registration is now in
session at the City building and will
remain so for the balance of this week
from A. NJ. to / p. NJ; from to 5
P. NJ. and from to P. NJ each eve
ming, except Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23
Cars for AUGUSTA TONIGHT.

In addition to the regular car service
extra cars will leave Hallowell at 645,
us. 7.3O and 745, running directly to
City hall, Augusta, and returning i'm
mediately after the Meistersinger's
Concert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

A special conclave will be held at the
Asylum of Maine Commandery, No.
/, X. T., Friday evening at 7.3O o'clock
There will be work in the order of the
Temple
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

The Ladies' Aid of the Winter street
Free Baptist Church will meet with
Mrs. n. H. Dodge, AZ Harrison avenue,
Thursday afternoon at o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

A handsome flock of thoroughbred Tou-
louise geese, the property OF j. E. D. Pur-
ington, has attracted considerable atten-
ton since its appearance in the south
window of the Cash Market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Word was received in Gardiner on
Wednesday of the death at Nashua. n
H.. of Mrs. Leslie G. Larrabee, wife
of Edgar w. Larrabee, formerly of this
citY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

All members Of the U. o. G. c. are
requested to be present about o'clock
Friday evening at U. O. G. c. hall to
make arrangements for the straw ride
to be held Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Installation OF officers of kennebec
Lodge, 20. 5, +. and a. NJ. was held
on Wednesday evening. followed by a
banquet served by members Of Queen
Esther Chapter. No. 10, .. L. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

ont arrive until SIS Wednesday eve
ming, the delay being due to the de-
rdilment of a freight car at Iceboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

The Republican city committee has
placed the seal Of their approval on
tho candidacy of A. G. Robinson for
the position of deputy sheriff under
Sheriff-elect Harwood
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Henry H. Eldridge and Henry King
were drawn as special jurors tc serve
at the superior court in Wateryille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ran
dolph Methodist church will meet
Thursday afternoon at / o'clock in the
church vestry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

There will be a rehearsal of work In
the Third Degree at the Thursday
evening meeting of Gardiner Lodge
No. 9 l. o. O. F.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23
FROM HALLOWELL
TEL EPHoNE 249-R

Toulouse Geese Flock Of Local Man Attracts At
tention-Mrs H. NJ Tenney to Lecture at Nor
way-Traverse' Jurors Drawn for Superior
Court-Word Received from Hallowell Party
in the South-Kennebec Lodge, F. and A. NJ,
Installs Officers Speculation as to River
Freezing-Locals and Personals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Miss Adele Perry, Brunswick ave-
nue. was visitor Wednesday in Port
land
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

r. e. Ramsdell Of Lewiston. formerly
"a resident Of this city was calling on
Gardiner friends, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Everett Rich, who has been employ
ed in this city for the past few months
has entered the employ of the City
Job Print, WaterVille
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Sheriff Colby Getchell of Waterville
was visitor in the city Wednesday
for portion of the day, called here
on legal matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Kincaid and family
have moved from Loudon Hill to Gar
diner, where they will take up their
future residence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Auber returned
Wednesday from 10-days' trip
through Aroostook county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Lohn Mcclure of Wollaston was
calling on Gardiner friends Wcdnes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Dr. A. s. Libby returned Wednes-
day from a few days visit in New
York City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

William Marden Of Boston was call
ing on Gardiner friends Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

The Star Club will meet Friday aft
ernoon with Mrs. S. G. Decker, Main
avenue, Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Arthur Bowley of Lisbon Falls has
moved to a rent on Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

H. f. Tasker left "Wednesday for a
visit with friends in South Lawrence
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23
ADJUSTMENTS
THE ST RAND

THE STRAND.
"ouR BEST PEOPLE" PILLO-
RIED IN NEW TRIANGLE PLAY
lbsen's "Pil!ars of Society" Strong
Indictment of Social Hypocrisy.
1t is the pillars of our own small
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

= Mrs. A. r. Long was passenger
"Wednesday for Cordaville, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Mrs. William F. Woodside and Miss AL
bina Walker attended the shower given
Miss Annie kearns of Gardiner Wednes-
day evening, who is soon to be married.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

William Robinson has returned from
hunting trip to Madrid, bringing
back a buck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

H. n. WEIGH Of Waterville was call
ing on Gardiner friends Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Hon. Edwin W. Ellis was a visitor
Wednesday in Alma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

John Mcguire of Wollaston was call
ing on Gardiner friends Tuesday. He
left Wednesday on a hunting trip to
Madrid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Miss M. T. HELEN of Togus left on
Wednesday for visit with friends in
Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

At special drawing held Wednesday
afternoon Webster 7. Getchell and
Charles E. Brann were drawn to serve
as traverse jurors at the present term o.
the superior court at Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

A. S. Ardray of Portland was calling
on Gardiner friends Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gray left on
Wednesday for 4 brief stay in Port
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Mrs. A. NJ. Ross arrived Wednesday
from Avon, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Sanborn Lodge. No. 90. I. o. o. F..
will hold its regular meeting at $50
o'clock this evening. All visiting broth
ers are invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

A business meeting of the Bomba-
hook Club will be held at o'clock this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Friends Of Patrick II. Donovan will be
glad to hear he has recovered from his
recent illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

smaller countries against military op-
preston by the great powers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

II. l.. Nichols of Norway is the guest
of the Misses Clara and Grace Lord
Academy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Mrs. f. NJ. Spearin will leave Thurs
day for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

A. l.. Burr of Springvale was a visitor
in the city Wednesday, called here on
matters of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Regular meeting of Hallowell Com
mandery. U. o. G. c. this evening. All
members are urged to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

George w. Wiley returned Wednes-
day from a hunting trip in Northern
Maine. He brought back a doe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

c. H. Clifford of Newton, Mass, was
a visitor in the city Wednesday on
business matters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Z Miss Mary Ormand. Northern ave-
nue. left Wednesday for Il visit with
friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

Fred Sanborn of Lynn, Mass, was
among the out-of-town visitors in the
city Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

James c. Rankin Of Portland was a
Hallowell visitor on Wednesday, calling
on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

The train due in Gardiner at s.4s did
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

c. A. ingalls, of Portland was a WISH
tor in the city on Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

DR.. f. NJ. Cole was business visitor in
Portland Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

S. S. Aldrich was a visitor Wednes-
day at Granite Hill.
ii. w. Hall OF Auburn was calling
on Hallowell friends Wednesday.
Charles Stewart of Manchester was
a business caller in the city Wednes-
day.
w. L. Anderson of Bangor was
among the out-of-t town visitors in the
city Wednesday.
Austin Blair of Lynn, Mass, was a
recent visitor in the city. calling on
old friends.
Mrs. A. w. DeFratuS of the Litch.
field road, Manchester, was a visitor
in the city Wednesday.
Alfred Hawks of Manchester was a
visitor in the city Wednesday, called
here on matters of a business nature
Frank d. ConnorS of Manchester, N
H.. was a visitor in the city Wednes-
day calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-23

c. A. ingalls, of Portland was visi-
tor in the city on Wednesday.
A business meeting of the Bomba-
hook Club will be held at o'clock this
evening.
II. l.. Nichols of Norway is the guest
of the Misses Clara and Grace Lord
Academy street.
Fred Sanporn of Lynn. Mass, was
among the out-of-town visitors in the
city Wednesday.
James c. Rankin Of Portland was a
Hallowell visitor on Wednesday, calling
on friends.
A. l.. Burr of Springvae was a visitor
in the city Wednesday. called here on
matters of business nature.
Friends of Patrick II. Donovan will be
glad to hear he has recovered from his
recent illness.
Regular meeting of Hallowell Com
mandery, U. 0. G. c., this evening. All
members are urged TO attend.
Sanborn Lodge. No. 90. I. o. o. F.,
will hold its regular meeting at 100
O'Clock this evening. All visiting broth
ers are invited to be present.
Mrs. William F. Woodside and Miss AL
bina Walker attended the shower given
Miss Annie Kearns of Gardiner Wednes-
day evening. who is soon to be married.
At a special drawing held Wednesday
afternoon Webster I. Getchell and
Charles Z. Brann were drawn to serve
as traverse jurors at the present term o.
the superior court at Waterville.
A handsome flock of thoroughbred Tou-
louise geese, the property of J. E. D. Pur-
ington, has attracted considerable atten
ton since its appearance in the south
of the Cash Market.
Installation OF officers of kennebec
Lodge 20. 5, +. and A. NJ. was held
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-24
AUTHOR OF THE OCCASIONAL CFFENDER"
THE WIRE TAPPERS." GUN RUNNERS ETC.
NovELlzED OF SANE NAME
SYNOPSIS.

On Windward Island Palidori intriguel
Mrs. Golden into an appearance of evil
which causes Golden to capture and tor
ture the italian by branding his face and
crushing his hand. Palldori floods the is
land and kidnaps Golden's little daughter
Margery. Twelve years later in New York
a Masked One rescues Margery from Le-
gar and takes her to her fathers home,
whence she is recaptured. Margery'a
mother fruitlessly implores Golden to find
their daughter The Laughing Mask
again takes Margery away from Legar
Legar sends to Golden a warning and q
demand for a portion OF the chart Of
Windward Island. Margery meets her
mother. The chart is lost In a fight be-
tween Marley and one of Legar's hench-
men, but Is recovered by the Laughing
Mask Count Da Espares figures in &
dubious attempt to entrap Legar and
claims to have killed him. Golden's house
is dynamited during masked ball Le-
gar escapes but Da Espares is crushed in
the ruins. Margery rescues the Laughing
Mask from the police. Maniey finds Mar
gerry not Indifferent to his love. He saves
her from Mauki's poisoned arrows. Man
ley plans mock funeral which fails to
accomplish the desired purpose the cap
ture of the Iron Claw and his gang. Mar
gerry Is saved from death at the hands of
the Iron Claw by the Laughing Mask. An
attempt by the Iron Claw to blow up the
O'Mara cottage is frustrated In the nick
Of time.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-24
that means Red Egan must surely

that means Red Egan must surel
have seen him."
The next moment the man with hi
arm in sling had thrown the band
age aside and was running towards
the window that opened on the fire
escape landing.
On that narrow ledge of sheet-metal
wedged in between the window sash
and the escape railing, terrific com
bat was already taking place. Before
Legar could get the window open the
Laughing Mask, by an adroit jiu-jitsu
movement OF the body, succeeded in
pinning the winded Red Egan down on
the fre-escape platform. But already
second sentry of Legars was swarm
ing up the narrow metal stairway,
and all the attention of the man in
the mask had to be directed towards
his new adversary.
1t was while countering the on
slaught of this second enemy that the
Laughing Mask became conscious Of
still another point of attack. For as
he fought there, on his knees, astride
the painting form of Red Egan, an iron
claw reached viciously out over the
window sill behind him, and fixed it.
self in his shoulder. The next mo-
ment he was being hauled bodily in
through the open window.
Ready hands were there to take pos
session of that battered and breath
less captive.
Put him in that chairl" exultantIy
commanded Legar.
Now whatll we do with him?" de-
manded the painting Red Egan.
Leave him to me- announced Le-
gar, studying his captive out of mar
rowed and sinister eyes. Then the
man with the iron claw stepped slow
ly and studiously closely to the chair
in which the helpless Laughing Mask
sat, for the light in the room was none
too clear.
$50 you're the man of mystery, are
you! You're the hero who keeps g.
dead wall between him and the world.
eh! Well, my valiant hero, we'll soon
put your visor upi'
Williamsburg Sadie, with her mouth
slightly agape, stood halfway between
the chair and the wall, watching the
man with the iron claw as he exulted
over his enemy. She watched Legar's
hand as it reached out to the mask of
yellow cloth and tore it viciously from
the face which it had concealed /
Then a scream short hut high
pitched, burst from her startled lips !
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-24
THIRTEENTH EPISODE
The Hidden Face.

Enoch Golden looked at the heavJ
shadows about his daughters eyes
Then he seated himself heavily in the
armchair which she had SO abstract
eddy turned about for him.
"Margery." he said with an effort
u sternness, ARE you still worrying
about that young Manley?"
For moment or two the girl re-
manned silent.
II can't help 1t, father" she finally
acknowledged. And she further dis
comflted her frowning parent by a
suspicion of tears in her downcast
eyes.
But don't believe David Manley is
any more dead than I ami" the old
millionaire finally and stoutly as
severated.
Then why has there been no word
of him, no trace of him. since the
night of that awful explosion?"
This question, apparently, was not
an easy one to answer. But Enoch
Golden was not to be lightly dis
suaded from his task of consolation.
''I1l tell you what believe, my
girl believe everything's all right,
no meter what you think. Every
things going to come out all right.
Before the week Is out, II what the po-
lice tell me is trre, we're going to
have this man Legar safe behind the
prison bars where he belongs. What's
troubling me more than David Manley,
Just now, is the problem of this
Laughing Mask person. l had nothing
less than deputy commissioner call
me up this morning. for the authori-
ties down in Center street are con-
WINGED Of the fact this Laughing Mask
would be better haul than even
Legar himself. They claim to have
q clear record against him, and in ten
minutes I've got to face delegation
from the detective bureau and tell
them for the twentieth time just how
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-24

closet fingered only long enough to
point out to them the fleeing figures al
ready at the foot Of the fire escape.
Then he himself darted down through
the hotel hallway. took the stairs on
the run, circled out through the ro-
tunda, and springing through shrub
berry and flower beds, leaped into a
limousine drawn up at the side of the
road.
Follow that touring car those men
have just piled into" he called out to
his driver. Follow it until we get into
the city. Then swing past 1t and get
to Golden's house before it does, what
ever happens"
But that touring car showed itself to
be much speedier vehicle than it's I'M
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-08-24

Il
arm, she noticed, was carried in a vol
luminous white cotton sling.
Didn't tell you to keep away from
this Dump" he wrathfully reminded
| her.
well. didn't come because want
ed to!" was the others retort.
whats wrong?'
"Everythings wrong! Old Golden
had bunch Of flatties in his house,
and that Laughing Mask boob
squealed on me to the bunch. So l
had to beat it,"
Legar swung about on her.
And you beat it straight here, in
open daylight, leaving paper-chase
trail at your heels!' There was rage
in his voice.
Il tell you l left no trail. I've got
my own scalp to take care Of. And If
I've taken chance to beat it up here
and put you wise, 1t seems to me
there's more than this grouch-talk
comm to mel"
Then, for the love Of heaven, wom-
an. don't holler, so the whole house
will hear you'll Speak quietly.
A one-sided smile played about the
hardened face Of that worldly wise
young woman.
q guess you're kind O. losin' your
Nerve" she CONTEMPORARY an
nounced
Listen to me, my girl. I've been at
this game longer than you have, and
I've learned there are times when
even walls have ears"
The woman laughed.
"Then you'd better get earmuffs on
that window sill, for I've got bunch
it's"
Her voice died away at the same
moment that the smile vanished from
her face.
Don't turn around" she said in
sudden startled whisper as she looked
down at her feet. For there's a mans
face starin' in at that window now
Legar remained motionless.
What Sace?' he quietly asked.
Its the man In the Laughing
Mask was tho whispered response.
Legar continued to stare at her, still
motionless.
THAT means he came up by the fire
escape, meditated the fugitive. And