Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-12-10

I'll try TO put u In words of one syl.
liable >. We're all old pals of yours
and we feel we've got right to be
let In on the ground floor when you've
struck II rich like you have. We want
a chance to work In with you and COP
out something for ourselves. You've
got the inside track now---God knows
how you worked II. but you did
you've got II, you can go where you
want and do about as you please with
the Ritz mob. And that makes II sim
pie for you to open things up for us
You know what we can do, each one
OF us: you can easy slip us tip now
and then and leave the rest to us
All I ask for myself. for instance. Is
few introductlons. I'll take care
OF the rest"
II think you must be madl" Pris.
elias head was swimming again
"was It TO tell me this that you
yOu-"
Precisely" Harry assented with an
amiable nod.
For an instant she was dumb per-
force. Then the vertigo beginning to
pass, and with II the fear of falntlng
again she found fresh confidence and
was visited by an inspiration of Gun.
ming.
"If I refuse-?
you'll get twenty-four hours TO
think II over" the Nut replied. IF
by that time you're stlll stubborn !"
"And II I agree?"
well put our heads together and
scheme out n working arrangement"
"But, I'm too III tonight :"
A CLEAN dawned In the ugly little
eyes of the Nut.
"That sounds like you mean to come
down to earth"
Priscilla inclined her head: II will
do what you wish"
Sensible young womani"
"But I'm unable to discuss details
tonight"
"You can go back and lie down till
you feel stronger"
mo. can't stay here. You must
let me go home"
Inez laughed aloud.
Hardly. my dear" Harry said.
"You won't get another chance to give
me the slip until the cases are all
framed, and I'm satisfied you won't
dare try II again."
you'll have TO take my word some
time-now or later"
"Sorry--no can do"
English Addie interposed: "But we
Ill know Leonora never went back on
her word"
Never" Priscilla affirmed; and had
Wit enough to refrain from throwing
l look of gratitude to this new-found
,lly
"Ah. for Gawd's sakel" Inez pro-
ested In disgust. "You make me
weary. IF you think you can trust
hat double-faced cat any further'n
You can see her."
81 don't ask you TO trust me-" Pris-
lila expiained--"onIy TO give me time
o rest In quiet and comfort-not here
we go into our plans. And
'ou need not trust me. I'm willing
hat one Of you shall come with me
nd see that I play fair. You can
rust Addie :"
That's perfectly fair" the English
'oman insisted. "I'll go with Nora
nd you know me well enough to know
he won't lift 'er and without me
eein' IT,"
"All right" the Nut conceded. "Take
.ddie home with you and give me
our word you'll be ready to see me
I eleven tomorrow"
lnez flounced to her feet in a rage.
You pack of poor boobs I" she shriIled.
Can't you see she's only framln' to
lip you the double cross-and you
II helpin' her!"
"Only one thing more" Priscilla IN
sted, as If she had not heard. 81
Just have my things back-my suit,
" blouse. my jewelry."
Hello" Harry sat forward, cycling
nr sharply. Thought you looked
ferent What's become of your
Othcs?"
Priscllla's nod indicated Inez. "She
ole them from me. Make her give
em back"
The Nut turned to Inez, scowling
ackly. "Give them back"
Yes, ! will-not. got a bromide
llargement Of me bein' such a simp."
You'll do as say" Harry insisted
Irkly. I'm runnin' this show"
you are-like HIP
The girls defiance found an echo in
new voice at the back of the room.
Like HI is right"
There was concerted turning OF
nrtled heads.
The door had opened noiselessly. II
lmed the figure OF enan wearing q
easy red sweater hlked up nj either
p to permit his hands TO remain in
e pockets of pair Of tattered,
lyed and stained khaki trousers. His
Sc was rudely nonchalant. A cap
gray cloth pulled forward shad-
'ed his eyes; but the face stamped I
tn an evil, mirthless grin, was I'M I
stakabe. {
After moments relish of the dra-
ltic sensation effected by his unher- {
led resurrection, Red Carnehan !
n hAh la. 81. A.